Getting ready to rent your property

On the practical aspects it is important to prepare the apartment in order to show it at its best :

• the apartment must be in perfect (or at least good) condition, ideally repainted.
• all major repairs should be done in order to avoid negotiation or concerns for a future tenant
• small repairs should be anticipated (bulbs, sanitary facilities, door knobs…) the tenant will be sure to ask for
• a smoke detector is mandatory
• If the heating is individually gas-powered, make sure that the boiler has undergone its annual maintenance check (and that you have obtained the maintenance certificate from the previous tenant)
• it’s wise to have enough sets of keys (of which one should be available for the visits)
• the apartment should be tidy and clean (for photo shooting and visits)
• the apartment should be « neutral » (free of personal belongings, books, pictures…)

We need some to collect the following documents from you :

• Proof of ownership (property deed or property tax notice)
• Copy of ID
• Co-property expenses statement
• Electricity and gas bills
• Last maintenance certificate if the property has an individual gas boiler
• Up-to-date mandatory diagnostics
• Non-occupying owner home insurance certificate
• Up-to-date inventory (for furnished apartments)
• Bank information (RIB) for rent and security deposit payments
• If possible, a floor plan