All Forum Posts by: Christopher Jiggens

@Meghan Cheek I just finished going through a similar situation. I put the rent ad out while I was remodeling the unit. As I was both doing the work and showing the place, many times I had to stop working to clean up and get ready for showings. This slowed the process down a good amount. We had many many lookers but no takers. In fact, many people seemed turned off by the unfinished unit and didn’t even request an application. I finished the exterior painting and then re posted the ad with updated photos. Finished the interior work and began showings. We immediately got more interested people and within a few weeks got our tenants signed and ready to move in. The holding period was probably longer due to my attempt to do two things at once. I would recommend completing, or at least 90% completion, before posting the ad. A clean and completed home during showing will spark more interest compared to a home with some “final touches” needed.