Kansas City Make Ready Service

Full Rental Property Assessment & Make-Ready Planning

     Before a tenant ever steps foot in your property, the foundation for a profitable lease is laid during the assessment phase. As a dedicated Kansas City property management company, Raven Property Management doesn’t just walk through a property; we inspect it with the eyes of an investor and a compliance officer. We ensure that every dollar spent on preparation adds value to your investment and guarantees a smooth leasing process.

Detailed Walk-Through & Inspection

     Our process begins with a comprehensive, room-by-room detailed walk-through. We look beyond the surface to identify necessary repairs, assess cleaning needs, and spot potential safety issues that could become liabilities. We also look for strategic upgrades—like modernizing a kitchen or replacing carpet with hard surfaces—that can increase your rental value and attract higher-quality tenants.

Customized Make-Ready Plan

     Every property is different, and so is every investor’s strategy. We develop a customized make-ready plan tailored to your budget and goals, while ensuring the property meets strict Kansas City rental standards. Whether you are preparing a single-family home in Grandview or a multi-unit portfolio in the city, we ensure your property meets all requirements, including the Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program and local building codes.

The Rent-Ready Checklist

     To ensure nothing is missed, we utilize a rigorous rent-ready checklist created specifically for Kansas City owners. This list covers everything from cosmetic appeal to specific compliance needs for Section 8 and city regulations. By adhering to this standard, we ensure your property passes inspections on the first try and is ready for immediate marketing.

Repairs, Maintenance & Rent-Ready Improvements

   In the rental business, every day a property sits vacant is lost income. Speed is critical, but quality can’t be compromised. As an experienced property management company in Kansas City, Raven Property Management bridges this gap with fast, reliable property maintenance and repair. We coordinate quick-turnaround fixes and make-ready work through our trusted network of licensed, insured, and background-checked vendors. Our goal is to execute the make-ready plan immediately so your investment becomes rent-ready and starts generating cash flow as soon as possible.

Ensuring Mechanical Integrity, Safety & Long-Term Reliability

     We go far beyond cosmetic touch-ups to ensure the home’s core systems are safe and fully functional. A furnace failure in the middle of a Missouri winter is an emergency we work to prevent well before a tenant moves in. As part of our make-ready and property maintenance and repair process, our team performs thorough mechanical checks — including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical inspections — to ensure the property meets safety requirements, passes compliance standards, and is genuinely move-in ready.

Strategic Improvements for Maximum ROI

     We don't just fix what's broken; we look for ways to increase your property's value. We often recommend cosmetic improvements that offer a high return on investment, such as fresh paint touch-ups or replacing old carpet with modern hard-surface flooring. These smart upgrades significantly increase market appeal, allowing you to command higher rents and attract long-term residents.

Reducing Vacancy Days

     Our project management approach is designed to prioritize work efficiently. By managing the schedule tightly—from drywall patches and lock changes to final system checks—we drastically reduce the downtime between tenants. We focus on getting the work done right and fast, minimizing vacancy days to protect your bottom line.

Deep Cleaning & Final Punch-List Management

     Once repairs are complete, we move to the final stage of physical preparation. A "broom clean" standard isn't enough to attract top-tier tenants or pass strict city inspections. Raven Property Management mandates a full make-ready cleaning that touches every surface. We scrub kitchens and bathrooms, clean inside and behind appliances, wipe down cabinets inside and out, and ensure windows and floors sparkle. This level of detail sets the tone for how the tenant is expected to maintain the home.

The Final Punch-List Inspection

     Before we hand over the keys, a senior member of our team conducts a final punch-list inspection. This isn't a quick glance; it is a rigorous verification to ensure the home meets our "move-in ready" standard and all Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS) if applicable. We verify that:

  • All safety devices (smoke/CO detectors) are functioning.
  • No "trip hazards" exist in flooring transitions.
  • All windows lock properly and have screens.
  • Plumbing and electrical systems are fully operational.

Quality Control & Transparency

     We hold our vendors accountable by reinspecting all repairs for quality and safety. If a job isn't done right, they go back at no cost to you. Finally, we provide documentation with photos and video of the property’s pristine condition. This protects you from future disputes and gives you total transparency, letting you see exactly how your investment looks without needing to visit the site yourself.

Tenant Move-In Preparation & Quick Leasing Transition

     The final step in our make-ready process is ensuring the property isn't just habitable, but fully operational and marketable. At Raven Property Management, we handle the critical details that bridge the gap between a "finished" project and an occupied home. This phase is designed to ensure a seamless transition so we can begin marketing immediately and minimize costly vacancy days.

Ensuring Operational Readiness

     Before we list the property or hand over keys, we ensure all utilities are active, appliances are functioning correctly, and essential systems are running smoothly. This guarantees that the property is comfortable for showings and ready for rigorous city or Section 8 inspections.

Safety & Security Compliance

     Protecting your asset and your future tenant is our priority. We handle the installation of new HVAC filters to protect your mechanical systems, and we install or test smoke and CO detectors to meet all safety codes. Crucially, we perform lock rekeying immediately, ensuring that previous tenants or contractors no longer have access, providing peace of mind for the new residents.

Final Staging & Immediate Placement

     Once the property is secure and functional, we focus on presentation. We perform final presentation staging to ensure the home looks its best for professional listing photos and showings. Because our team coordinates this entire process, we can transition instantly from the final walkthrough to immediate tenant placement, getting your property on the market and leased faster than the competition.