Property Inspector Processes
BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE DAY CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
- LBX
- 3 sets of keys
- Orange stickers
- Get Date Resident Moved In
- Get Amount Spent on Prior Painting, Cleaning & Misc
MOVE IN INSPECTION CHECKLIST:
- When arriving at the property hand the residents a business card.
- Explain that we did 180 point inspection in writing prior to move in.
- Explain we did a detailed video.
- If they have a list you will put everything on move in list. (Don’t take their list)
- Hand them the $50 and under list of repairs they can do. (Tape to inside of Kitchen cabinet)
- Hand them Emergency hand out. (Tape to inside kitchen cabinet)
- Ask them to walk property from left to right with you.
- Have them initial and sign move in inspection on tablet
- Get their latest email
- Get their latest cell phone number and house number.
- Tell them any work order will be done within 5-14 days.
- Take down “For Rent Sign”
- Take Lock box off front door.
- Issue any work orders -In the field
- Save in Resident File Cabinet in M1 - In the field
BACK AT THE OFFICE:
- Put keys from lock box in an envelope with date, property address and your initials.
- File keys in key cabinet.
ANNUAL INSPECTION:
- Hand them a business card.
- Hand them the $50 and under list of repairs. (tape to inside of kitchen cabinet)
- Hand them emergency hand out. (tape to inside of kitchen cabinet)
- Ask them to walk property from left to right with you.
- Look under all sinks for moisture.
- Check all smoke detectors
- Check water heater for straps.
- Check self-closure on fire door.
- Be detailed in all rooms. Take pictures of all rooms
- Take pictures of front yard and back yard.
- Issue any work orders -In the field
- Finish annual report in your vehicle on your laptop at the property
- Contact your manager it’s ready for proof
- Mail or email report to owner depending on company policy
EXTERIOR INSPECTIONS:
- Be sure grass is cut and green
- Be sure flowerbeds are weeded and bushed trimmed.
- Check driveway for oil stains.
- All trash cans should be in backyard out of sight.
- Basketball hoop if not being used should be on side of house.
- Be sure all fencing looks good and not half way down.
- Check for multiple cars in driveway and parked in front of house.
- Check for overall cleanliness.
- If all of the above look bad, take a picture of same and backyard.
- If the yard looks bad and the house blinds are bent and drapes not hung properly you know the inside must be a mess. We may want to post a 24 hour notice to do an interior inspection.
- Serve a warning if needed
- Serve a violation notice if needed