How long should tenant turnover take?
Benchmarks by unit condition, leasing speed, and seasonality so you can spot delays early.
Turnover hub
Cut vacancy days with a clean, tight turnover process.
Use these guides to move from notice to move-in without stalls. Pair the checklists with the vacancy cost calculator so every day has an owner and a cost.
Vacancy reductionLeasing speedCleaning standardsTeam coordination
Quick wins
- Photograph every room before turnover work so you can charge back damages confidently.
- Schedule cleaners and maintenance as soon as notice is given—do not wait for keys.
- List within 48 hours of notice with “coming soon” photos if the unit is still occupied.
- Run showings in batches (2–3 windows per week) to keep momentum without burning time.
- Tighten approval criteria, but issue decisions within 24 hours of application receipt.
Guides
Turnover playbooks that ship fast.
Read the guides, then pair them with the calculators to keep vacancy accountable.
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Move-out cleaning checklist
Room-by-room cleaning standards, supply list, and when to bring in pros.
Vacancy cost calculator
See the daily cost of an empty unit, including your time and lost rent.
14-day turnover
Benchmark timeline.
A realistic schedule for a clean unit. Add 2–4 days if you have heavy repairs or HOA approvals.
Notice received
Pre-order supplies, schedule vendors, update listing copy, confirm lock access.
Day 0–2
Walkthrough with outgoing tenant, document condition, start cleaning and paint touch-ups.
Day 3–5
Finish repairs, swap locks, deep clean appliances, refresh photos, list or refresh listing.
Day 6–10
Show in batches, process applications, verify income and rental history, collect holding deposit.
Day 11–14
Final punch, smoke/CO test, professional clean, walkthrough checklist before move-in.
Last Updated: January 2025