Refreshing your residences between residents or over time is an important part of keeping your community attractive and satisfying to current and prospective residents alike. Not all of these updates have to be a huge deal, like a brand new HVAC system or a new deck or balcony. In some instances, a few smaller upgrades can be all it takes to really grab attention and keep residents completely satisfied. A few smaller updates that make a big impact on touring or current residents are:

  • A fresh coat of paint -- Few things can spruce up a residence like a fresh coat of paint on the walls. It's a fairly simple job to do, and almost immediately the space looks cleaner, more modern, brighter, and refreshed. When choosing colors, stick to neutrals that any resident can incorporate into their own style and make it a point to paint in between residents as well as every 3 to 5 years for current residents.
  • Shelving -- Storage is a big deal for prospective residents and current ones alike. While it may not be as easy to install new closets or expand closet spaces, it is easy to install new shelving in a space. Areas like the kitchen and bathroom to hold belongings, and the living room to display d©cor, can be revamped in just a few minutes by incorporating a few shelves for convenience.
  • New appliances -- Community management teams don't have to completely renovate a kitchen to make it a selling point. A few new appliances where they count can place your residence above the others prospects may be interested in. A modern refrigerator, a new oven, or updated countertops take an important space in the home and bring it up to date in a simple and actionable way.

At OccupancySolutions.com, we want to help community management teams to strategically prioritize the right updates in their residences to maximize impact. To learn more about what updates will impress prospects (or current residents) the most, contact us today.