{"id":32614,"date":"2025-03-21T10:58:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T08:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eliterealestate.gr\/?page_id=32614"},"modified":"2025-04-26T10:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T08:33:43","slug":"odigos-proetoimasias-akinitou-gia-enoikiasi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eliterealestate.gr\/en_us\/odigos-proetoimasias-akinitou-gia-enoikiasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Preparing a Property for Rental"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"32614\" class=\"elementor elementor-32614\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68051f9 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68051f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4193c77\" data-id=\"4193c77\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be3a6da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be3a6da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Full Guide <strong>Preparation of Property for Rental<\/strong><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4f4102 animated-fast elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"e4f4102\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:100}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10019c1\" data-id=\"10019c1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3316c2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3316c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Complete Guide to Preparing a Property for Rental<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b4fd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33b4fd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Real estate agency Elite Real Estate Kalamata<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47062bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47062bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"353\"><strong>1. Clean and tidy the property<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"409\"><strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"365\">Purpose:<\/strong> The tenant should feel comfortable and familiar.<\/p><ul data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"703\"><li data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"484\">Clean the apartment in general (floors, bathroom, kitchen, cupboards).<\/li><li data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"529\">Clean the windows and shutters.<\/li><li data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"703\">Remove unnecessary items or old items (e.g. shower curtains, rusty taps).<br data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"629\" \/><strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"637\">Tip:<\/strong> If you can't do it yourself, call a cleaning crew.<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"708\" \/><h3 data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"757\"><strong>2. Make minor repairs (low cost)<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"769\">Purpose:<\/strong> The tenant should not be burdened with damages that are not attributable to him\/her.<\/p><ul data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1149\"><li data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"872\">Replace burnt-out bulbs.<\/li><li data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"932\">Apply silicone to sinks, sinks and showers that are in poor condition and will be a burden on the property itself.<\/li><li data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"974\">Check knobs, switches and sockets.<\/li><li data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1037\">Make sure that the doors and windows are securely locked.<\/li><li data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1149\">Repair leaking flushes or taps.<br data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1086\" \/><strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1094\">Tip:<\/strong> Small expenses (&lt;30\u20ac) prevent bigger problems.<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1196\"><strong>3. Keep the compartment neutral<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1282\"><strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1208\">Purpose:<\/strong> The prospective tenant must be able to imagine themselves in the space.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1474\"><li data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1327\">Remove personal or old items.<\/li><li data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1474\">Paint with neutral colours (white, beige, grey) and clean spots with stains.<br data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\" \/><strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1417\">Tip:<\/strong> Neutral spaces look brighter and more spacious.<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1527\"><strong>4. Check facilities and functions<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1539\">Purpose:<\/strong> Avoid complaints and expenses after the rental.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1744\"><li data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1643\">Check lights, heating, switches, bells and whistles.<\/li><li data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1702\">Check the water heater and the electrical installation.<\/li><li data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1744\">Leave instructions for the power board.<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1798\"><strong>5. Prepare the kitchen and bathroom<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1868\"><strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1810\">Purpose:<\/strong> The tenant can stay at no extra cost.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2014\"><li data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1919\">Replace worn cabinets or curtains.<\/li><li data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1964\">Install a new shower curtain.<\/li><li data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2014\">If you leave kitchen or refrigerator, clean them well.<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2060\"><strong>6. Create a good first impression<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2192\"><li data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2087\">Ventilate the apartment or we do it before the hint.<\/li><li data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2133\">Open the shutters and turn on the lights or we will do it before the suggestion.<\/li><li data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2192\">Place a small decoration or plant (optional).<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2197\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2239\"><strong>7. Prepare the necessary documents<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2260\"><strong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2258\">They include:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2429\"><li data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2283\">Title of ownership<\/li><li data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eliterealestate.gr\/en_us\/energeiako-pistopoiitiko-ypoxrewsi-ekdosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Energy certificate PEA<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2351\">Recent electricity\/water bills<\/li><li data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2429\">VAT and identity card<\/li><li data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2429\">Active project of an electrician in the PPC. <br data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2374\" \/><strong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2382\">Tip:<\/strong> The PEA certificate can also be issued by a partner of our office as well as the electrician's plan if it has expired.<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2434\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2483\"><strong>8. Clearly define what the price includes<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2659\"><li data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2522\">Is the property furnished or not?<\/li><li data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2574\">Are utilities, WiFi or other costs included?<\/li><li data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2659\">Specify what is allowed (pets, smoking).<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2664\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2709\"><strong>9. Ensure the safety of the site<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2822\"><li data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2766\">Check entrance door, lock, communal lights.<\/li><li data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2822\">We recommend when renting a replacement key &amp; extra security.<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2827\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2867\"><strong>10. Organise the delivery properly<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"3000\"><li data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2914\">Photograph the property before delivery.<\/li><li data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2948\">Draw up a delivery status.<\/li><li data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3000\">Give instructions for power, garbage, apartment building.<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3005\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3073\"><strong>11. Outsource the promotion to a real estate agency<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3165\">Assigning the rental to <strong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3126\">ELITE REAL ESTATE<\/strong>, you save time, peace of mind and quality:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3600\"><li data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3205\">Professional property photography<\/li><li data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3235\">3D floor plan &amp; area measurement<\/li><li data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3279\">Video or 3D tour (where required)<\/li><li data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3315\">Checking the reliability of tenants<\/li><li data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3351\">Gentle &amp; human approach<\/li><li data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3403\">Informing the landlord &amp; tenant at every stage<\/li><li data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3436\">Drafting a fair contract<\/li><li data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3478\">Envelope with photos &amp; bills<\/li><li data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3600\">Property Inspector Service (see more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.property-inspector.gr\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3599\">https:\/\/www.property-inspector.gr<\/a>)<\/li><li data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3600\">Control of the PEA and active electrical design<\/li><li data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3600\">Registration of residence before delivery<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3707\"><strong data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3610\">Tip:<\/strong> The right cooperation with a real estate agency protects your property and saves you from stress.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3712\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3741\"><strong>What the tenant wants:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3833\"><li data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3783\">Clean, safe and functional home<\/li><li data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3810\">No unforeseen costs<\/li><li data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3833\">Clear conditions of stay<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3861\"><strong>What the owner wants:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3960\"><li data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3890\">Not to have constant expenses<\/li><li data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3927\">To deliver a reliable site<\/li><li data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3960\">Find the right tenants<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3965\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"3985\">\u2705 <strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4108\">With a few careful steps, your property can be attractive, immediately rentable and without any extra effort or cost.<\/p><h6 data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4108\">Yours sincerely,<br \/>for ELITE REAL ESTATE<\/h6><p>Spyros Vlachogeorgakopoulos <br \/>Mechanical Engineer, MBA, <br \/>Real estate appraiser<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete Property Preparation Guide for Rent Complete Property Preparation Guide for Rent Real Estate Agency Elite Real Estate Kalamata 1. 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