The short answer

Three numbers decide it: the last five leases on your street, the season and how the home is presented.

What we see in our own homes

Start with the last five leases signed within half a mile, not the asking rents on the portals. Then look at the season: homes listed in November lease slower than homes listed in May, so price to move. Finally, presentation. Fresh paint and good photos add more rent than a new kitchen.

What to do this month

• Look at the last five leases near you, not the asking rents
• Fix the small things before the photos
• Ask your manager for the numbers in writing

A home that is priced right and cared for is rarely empty.

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