Reduce Vacancy with a Pro Make Ready Process

Last week in Garland we opened a make ready that seemed simple: scuffed walls, tired carpet, and a wobbly vanity. Two hours in we found a slow leak behind the hall bath that had quietly swollen the baseboard. That is the moment timelines blow up for property managers, because every new discovery means another approval and another day off market.

We keep vacancy down by scoping like detectives. We start with the obvious paint and flooring, but we are also tugging on shutoffs, looking under sinks, checking caulk lines, and opening access panels before we ever send a number. In that Garland house we flagged the leak immediately, priced the vanity reset, and included fresh photos so the owner could approve without a second walkthrough.

Scheduling is where days are won or lost. We lock in a start and finish date before we touch a brush, and we group trades so the drywall patch, paint, fixture swap, and cleaning happen in one flow instead of four separate trips. Tenants and neighbors see one set of trucks, you see one thread of updates, and leasing knows exactly when photos can be reshot.

Documentation is the bridge to faster approvals. We keep it simple: before and after photos, a short summary of what changed, and a note on how it impacts rent readiness. Owners do not need a novel. They need confidence that the home is ready to show and that nothing is lurking behind the dishwasher.

This is how we work every turn across Dallas Fort Worth: clear scope, bundled trades, predictable dates, and respectful access. If you want a make ready crew that already speaks property management, send a work order and we will keep your vacancy days low.