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Make-Ready

The work required to prepare a vacant unit or space for the next tenant. Learn how make-ready affects property performance, owner decisions, and.

Direct answer

What Make-Ready means

The work required to prepare a vacant unit or space for the next tenant.

Make-ready work includes cleaning, repairs, painting, inspections, keys, safety checks, and final presentation before leasing or move-in. A disciplined make-ready process reduces vacancy days and resident friction.

How this connects

From the book to the operating plan

Make-Ready connects to Chapter 5: Ethics and Integrity in All We Do, section Repairs and Maintenance Done Right in Property Management Excellence. The operating takeaway for owners is: The work has to be visible before it becomes expensive.

Book section

Chapter 5: Ethics and Integrity in All We Do, section Repairs and Maintenance Done Right

Operating principle

The work has to be visible before it becomes expensive.

Owner question

How should Make-Ready be tracked before it becomes an expensive surprise?

Owner path

Multifamily

Canonical Coastline resource

How can a better property manager save me money?

PME resource

Connect to the PME book

Next owner action

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Also known as

  • turn prep
  • ready unit
unit turn move out inspection days on market curb appeal

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