Owner article
Fowler’s published scope includes pricing, photography, listings, showings, applications, screening, lease preparation, and move-in coordination. The right preparation sequence depends on the address, property condition, current occupancy, and any work already planned.
What to have on hand
- Property condition and outstanding work
- Access, timing, and current occupancy
- Property details needed for pricing, photography, and listing
- The owner’s decision points during leasing and move-in
Three things to consider
Start with condition and access
Review the property’s current condition, outstanding repairs, cleaning, safety items, access plan, and the details a prospective resident will need to understand the home. Bring open questions into the operating plan before marketing begins.
Set the listing up with usable property detail
Collect the property address, rental type, current lease or vacancy timing, features, available access, and known maintenance history. These details help guide the pricing, photography, listing, showing, and application sequence.
Keep leasing connected to the next cycle
A new lease affects resident communication, move-in coordination, maintenance records, reporting, and the next renewal decision. Treat those steps as one operating sequence rather than a list of disconnected tasks.