Tips for renting your home for the first time

Are you planning on renting your home for the first time? If so, this is a big decision to make because you’re going to become a landlord and there are a lot of responsibilities that come with making this decision.

Thankfully, renting your home for the first time is easy, especially if you follow these tips.

How To Get Your Home Ready For Rent

You need to prep your home like it’s going to be featured on HGTV. Here’s a list of things to get done:

  • Make the home livable by decluttering and removing any valuables.
  • Put a fresh layer of paint on the walls.
  • Check/replace heating and air conditioning filters.
  • Clean windows.
  • Fix anything that is broken.
  • Check that all appliances are working.
  • Have the carpets professionally cleaned.
  • Spray for pests.

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Hire A Central Valley Property Manager

At RPM Central Valley, we have decades of property management experience and our team will save you the time, money and hassle of managing your rental property yourself.


Say Goodbye to Marketing Headaches

We understand the challenges of the rental market in Central California. Tired of stressing about classified ads, signage, and property showings? Entrust your rental home to our team and we’ll take care of the hard stuff for you. 

Our clients benefit from specialized marketing that targets qualified tenants. Don’t worry about your property—let us find the right candidate for your home. 

No Hidden Fees—It’s Our Promise to You

Receiving a management bill from our offices shouldn’t cause you to hold you breath. At RPM Central Valley, we place an emphasis on transparency and honesty. We don’t nickel and dime our clients or use maintenance as a profit vehicle for our firm. 

When costs are occurred, we discuss them with you. We also make comprehensive statements available in the online portal. The guessing game is no more. 

Save Money, Choose RPM

At RPM Central Valley, we don’t simply take stress off your shoulders, we also work to cut costs. We find qualified renters quickly, saving potential losses from a vacant property. Our team will also identify areas of potential improvement in your property, which can result in additional earning potential. All of this leads to more money in your pockets.

Contact RPM Central Valley

For more information about the property management services that we can offer you, contact us today by calling (209) 572-2222, or click here to connect with us online.