--- title: Property Managers Tips on Tenant-Proof Ways to Increase Rental Property Value description: In order to increase your rental property value and end up with a higher list price, there are certain upgrades and improvements you can make. image: https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Window-installation.jpg --- [![Group 5068](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Group%205068.svg "Group 5068")](https://www.hometeampm.com) - [About](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Our Company It’s been over 20 years and our goal hasn’t changed](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Our Team Meet the Home Team Property Management Team](https://www.hometeampm.com/our-team) - [Why Choose Us No matter your property management goals, we will get you there](https://www.hometeampm.com/why-choose-us) - [Careers Take a look at our open positions and feel free to submit an application if your experience is a match](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Vendors We are continually seeking out qualified, professional vendors to fulfill goods or maintenance contracts](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/vendor-relations) - [Connect With Us Reach out to our expert team to see how we can assist you with your property management needs](https://www.hometeampm.com/contact-us) - [Testimonials Read HomeTeam Property Management client testimonials here](https://www.hometeampm.com/testimonials) - [MANAGEMENT SERVICES](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services) - [Residential View our residential property management services](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/residential-management) - [Commercial View our commercial property management services](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/commercial-management) - [Marketing View how we market your property to prospective tenants](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/marketing) - [Accounting We specialize in complete financial services for our property owners](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/accounting) - [Maintenance Property maintenance is one of the most important aspects of maximizing your investment](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/maintenance) - [Leasing Our leasing department utilizes the latest in application and credit screening procedures](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/leasing) - [Free Rental Analysis Get a free rental valuation of your investment property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services) - [Get a Quote Learn how much it would cost to manage your property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/getting-started) - [OWNERS](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners) - [Marketing Your Property Learn how we market your property to ensure the maximum exposure to qualified buyers](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/marketing-your-property) - [Renting Your Property We provide you with guidance on how to ready your property to compete in the ever-changing rental market](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/renting-your-property) - [Maintaining Your Property The best approach to maintenance is preventative maintenance, and this is HomeTeam Property Management policy](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/maintaining-your-property) - [No - Eviction Guarantee We are so confident in our tenant selection process that we include a No-Eviction Guarantee](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/no-eviction-guarantee) - [Free Rental Analysis Get a free rental valuation of your investment property](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners) - [Owner Portal Login Sign-in to monitor your account](https://hometeam.appfolio.com/oportal/users/log_in) - [Get a Quote Learn how much it would cost to manage your property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/getting-started) - [TENANTS](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants) - [Rental Search Find your next place to live in San Diego](https://www.hometeampm.com/properties) - [Tenant Portal Login Sign-in to monitor your account](https://hometeam.appfolio.com/connect/users/sign_in) - [Pay Your Rent Paying rent on time has never been easier](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/pay-your-rent) - [Future Tenants Important information for tenants wanting to lease a property from HomeTeam](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/future-tenants) - [Move Out We want your move-out to be a pleasant and successful one](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/move-out) - [Notice To Vacate Moving out? 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Although new appliances, countertops and carpet provide a nicer home for tenants, such upgrades are also vulnerable to spills, chips and damage. When it comes to increasing the value of your rental home, consider hidden ways to boost your value that aren’t easily affected by careless tenants. By hiring good property managers, you reduce the risk of damage to your real property in San Diego County. According to an [article](http://homeguides.sfgate.com/deal-tenants-damage-rental-property-44374.html) by sfgate.com, tenants need to take reasonable care of the rental home under California law. Property managers enforce the laws and lease when the neglect or damage is beyond normal wear and tear. Still, many property owners in San Diego County hesitate to invest in upgraded marble countertops or hardwood flooring imported from Brazil. When you increase the value with certain upgrades and improvements, you end up with a higher list price when it comes time to sell. ![Window-installation.jpg](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Window-installation.jpg) **Upgrading the plumbing fixtures** Most tenants never see the plumbing inside the walls, but if you own an older home, consider making updates that prevent maintenance costs and problems. Also, when an inspector looks at the rental home during a sale, it improves your financial position. Also, any upgrades to the plumbing count as deductions whether as part of a depreciation method or complete deduction the current year. Other fairly low-risk improvements include the actual fixtures and decorative items such as pulls and knobs to cabinetry. **Increasing the storage space** Renters love a lot of storage. Home buyers also value storage. Some easy ideas include adding hooks, extra shelves in the pantry and closet organizers. Avoid adding a shed on the property without checking with the home owner’s association or your property manager. Installing shelves or bookcases also appeal to renters, but aim for freestanding bookshelves as opposed to shelves attached or nailed to the walls. **Replacing older windows and roofs** If you replace older windows, you reduce the heating and cooling costs for your tenants. New and better windows also help a home sell in the future. Although tenants occasionally break a window due to a stray baseball or due to a bad storm, it’s likely the money you invest in new windows will pay off once you sell. If the roof of your rental home is more than 15 years old, consider talking to your property manager about options. Knowing a roof is good for 15 years, you can typically time the sale of your home so you get the most out of your current roof. Other miscellaneous upgrades that tenants will not likely disturb include modern pendant lighting, new landscaping, A/C units and siding. If you worry about wasting money on upgrades that don’t last consider putting down laminate instead of carpet and scratch-resistant countertops. People who rent out a furnished rental home often find their tenants do not always treat furniture with the same care as the owner would. Even with the best screening, don't expect furniture to stay in perfect condition if you provide a furnished rental home in San Diego County, California. Professional landlords warn against including any family heirlooms, antiques or sentimental decor items in the rental home. Some investors simply use furnishings and decor items to stage the rental home, but remove the furniture before the tenant moves in. A good property manager cautions you from over-improving a space. Before making major decisions about [improving your rental home](https://blog.hometeampm.com/preventative-property-maintenance-tenants-owners-property-managers), talk to at HomeTeam Property Management. We help property managers in San Diego County find qualified tenants as well as enforce leases. For more advice about upgrading and improving your rental property value in low-risk ways, please contact us today. ![icon](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Home_Team_2022/Group%205168%20(1).svg) #### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE THE LATEST NEWS Stay in the know with the latest news form the leaders in property management ### Subscribe Here! ### Popular Posts #### The Great Pet Debate: To Allow Pets In Your... | HomeTeam Property Management | 30 January 2020 When you become a landlord, it is up to you to decide what you will... [READ FULL POST](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/great-pet-debate-allow-pets-in-apartment) #### What Counts as a Rental Home Maintenance... | HomeTeam Property Management | 11 November 2020 Tenants are often shy about calling for repairs from their landlords... 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