Make-Ready / Turnover
Make-ready turnover prepares a rental unit for the next tenant with cleaning, painting, repairs, and replacements between occupancies. Speed and consistency reduce vacancy loss, and it is priced per project or per unit.
How make-ready / turnover is done
- Inspect and document the unit condition
- Repair damage and replace worn items
- Paint and touch up walls
- Replace flooring or carpet as needed
- Deep clean and detail
- Final inspection and rent-ready sign-off
What homeowners should know
- Use a standard turnover checklist for consistency
- Prioritize fast turnaround to reduce vacancy loss
- Document move-out condition for the deposit
- Standardize paint colors and finishes across units
- Bundle recurring vendors for speed and pricing
Permits, timelines & things to consider
- Most cosmetic turnover work does not require permits
- Speed directly reduces vacancy cost; priced per project or unit
- Standardized specs keep quality and cost consistent
- Larger repairs may pull in licensed trades and permits
- Reliable vendor relationships keep turnovers fast
Frequently asked questions
How fast should a turnover be?
Owners aim to minimize vacancy, so turnovers are often completed within days; the exact time depends on the unit's condition and scope.
What does a make-ready include?
Typically cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and flooring or fixture replacement to bring the unit to rent-ready condition.
How is turnover work priced?
It is usually priced per unit or per project based on the amount of repair, paint, and replacement needed.