3 Keys to Ease Replacing Windows in Investment Property

Old windows could be doing damage to your investment property by reducing the home’s energy efficiency and its value, both to your rental rates and your future resale.

Replacing your rental home’s windows is a good way to invest in your property and attract quality tenants in the future. Of course, if the home is currently occupied, replacing the windows can be challenging. Knowing what to expect from the replacement process, coordinating with your current tenants and choosing a reputable window manufacturer, dealer and installer can help make this valuable home improvement a success and reap you benefits for years to come.

#1. Know What to Expect When Replacing Windows

Full window replacement is a multi-step process that starts with a consultation with a window dealer. During your consultation, you’ll talk about your budget, discuss different window features and styles and talk about your goals for your new windows. Your window installation expert you’re meeting with will use this information to produce a quote for your new windows.

Once you’ve signed a contract, you’ll likely be assigned a rough date for your window installation to take place. This information will be important for coordinating with your tenants. Your installer will tell you about any preparations need to happen before the windows can be installed so you can let your tenants know what to expect.

These preparations may include trimming shrubs away from windows, which will probably be your responsibility. Anything that’s blocking the rental property windows on the inside will need to be moved, which will likely be your tenants’ responsibility. This too needs to be communicated with your tenants at the outset.

#2. Coordinate with Your Tenants on Window Installation

Following the signing of the contract, it’s your job to coordinate with your tenants. Start by communicating the benefits of new windows with your tenants. If they know they will be more comfortable, they’ll be happier about accommodating the work that needs to be done in their home.

• Noise levels. Window installation can be a noisy home improvement. Your tenants need to be prepared for the noise levels, so they can make arrangements to be absent if they need to. They can stay for the installation if they want, but they don’t have to be as long as you make arrangements for the installers to have access to the property. Someone will likely need to be there when the installers arrive to go over everything and ensure they have the proper access to the windows.
• Date of installation. Depending upon the size of the property and how many windows you’re having installed your replacement window installation can take two days, although it’s usually only one. Once your windows are manufactured and scheduled for delivery, you’ll be given a specific installation date. Be sure to work with your tenants to work out a convenient date for all involved and then let them know when it is confirmed.
• Preparations for installation. Your tenants may need to move furniture away from your windows. Tell them now, so they won’t be surprised by the request later. If they have pets, they’ll likely want to make arrangements for them so they are not stressed by the work.

#3. Choose a Reputable Window Manufacturer, Dealer and Installer

You can make your window installation go smoothly by choosing a reputable window manufacturer, dealer and installer. Good dealers and installers will have good communication practices and follow through on their promises so that you and your tenant will know what to expect when the time comes.

Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro provides reliable information that can be easily communicated with tenants. Renewal by Andersen windows are energy efficient windows that can improve the value of your rental home – so you and your tenants will benefit. Contact us today at (866) 609-5033 or fill out the short form on this page to learn more.

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