Knowing the Physical Property

Product

·         Year Built                                                    __________________________________

·         Wall and Floor Coverings                              __________________________________

·         Insulation R values                                       __________________________________

·         Fire walls                                                    __________________________________

·         Exterior building materials                             __________________________________

Appliances

·         Brands                                                                    __________________________________

·         Colors                                                                     __________________________________

·         Features                                                     __________________________________

·         How to use them                                          __________________________________

Floor Coverings

·         Types                                                          __________________________________

·         Colors                                                         __________________________________

·         Floor care                                                    __________________________________

Temperature Control

• Air Conditioning Unit                                           __________________________________

• Heating Unit                                                      __________________________________

• Hot Water Heater                                               __________________________________

• Capacity                                                           __________________________________

Resident Paid Utilities

• Average Electric Bill per unit                               __________________________________

• Average Gas Bill per unit                                    __________________________________

• Average Water/Sewer Bill per unit                        __________________________________

Unit Mix

• Total number of apartments                                 __________________________________

• Total of each size apartment                               __________________________________

Apartment Measurements

• Square footages of each apartment                      __________________________________

• Approximate room dimensions                            __________________________________

• All Window Measurements                                 __________________________________

Knowing the Area

• Location of Schools/Colleges

_______________________________________

• Availability of Transportation/Bus Line

_______________________________________

• Location of Religious Services

_______________________________________

• Location of Area Entertainment and Recreation

_______________________________________

• Location of Community Services/Post Office/Library

_______________________________________

Preparing Your Leasing Portfolio

Your Leasing Portfolio Should Include the Following*:

ü       Property Knowledge Worksheets

ü       Resident Activity Schedule

ü       Neighborhood Facts

ü       Target Unit List

ü       Current Newsletter

ü       City/ Community Maps Showing Schools, Shopping, etc.

ü       Site Plan

ü       Floor Plans with Room Measurements, Wall Lengths and Window

ü       A List of Features and Benefits for Each Floor Plan

Other

ü       Pen

ü       Tape Measure

ü       Business Cards

ü       Telephone / Visitor Record

ü       Community Brochures

ü       Lease Agreement

ü       Application for Rental

ü       Service Request Form