When you are preparing a property for rent, especially if you have had an existing tenant for a long period of time, consider the aspect of outdoor and security lighting for your checklist. This is often an item that gets missed because the thought process is that the tenant isn’t living outside, but we would argue that proper outdoor lighting helps contribute to the total experience of the property. An enjoyable total experience helps a tenant to feel at home keeping them renting longer.
There are a few select ways to consider outdoor lighting for your rental.
Motion Sensor Light
A motion sensor light is a great option for a property to give your tenant added confidence that you truly are treating this place like your home. A motion sensor light is great for the side of a property near a gate access or where trash cans can reside. As gates or trash cans are often where someone who is not invited might approach a property, having a motion light here can deter those who aren’t supposed to be on the property.
Motion sensor light options have certainly expanded over the years. You can select a more traditional motion sensor with a basic adjustment for sensitivity or you could select a motion light that is a
smart light
that can connect to your
smart rental. There are even options that allow you to connect your smartphone, via bluetooth, to the light to adjust the sensitivity sensor.
Always On and Flood Lights
Motion sensor lights are certainly a more expensive option than traditional outdoor lights so you wouldn’t put them everywhere on your rental. For a selection of your outdoor lighting consider having some of your lights as “always on” and flood lights. These are lights where the renter will control them being in an on/off position. These lights are typically where evening usage might be more common. For example, in Long Beach there are often rear doors that open to the backyard where a BBQ could be present. Having a set of lights mounted at the rear of the house that the tenant can turn on will allow them to enjoy the backyard space, just as you would if it was your property.
Dusk Till Dawn for Your Front Entrance
Having lights come on without your tenant having to think about it is a great way to help someone feel safe. Your
dusk till dawn outdoor lights
are designed to come on at night and turn off in the morning. As you are evaluating which lighting to adjust on your rental property in Long Beach we would invite you to consider having at least one of these lights on your property. Consider placing a Dusk till dawn light at the front entrance of the property by the door. Few challenges are as frustrating as coming home at night and trying to see the door lock because you forgot to leave the light on. For this light your tenant can leave the switch always on and the light will simply turn on or off based on a light sensor.
When it comes to outdoor lighting of your Long Beach rental we are happy to provide guidance. To help you navigate the unknown and understand your options for increasing your rent we invite you to call us today at
(562) 888-0247. Or if you prefer a complete evaluation of your property we invite you to fill out our
Free Rental Analysis.
