When you approach a commercial building, such as an office or a strip mall, what are your initial thoughts? Do you scan the exterior at all? Do you notice if they have nice landscaping or if they have an overgrowth of weeds? What about the paint? Do your eyes get drawn to the freshly painted exterior or the dingy looking old paint?
It’s easy to get caught up in fixing up the interior of a commercial building, but it’s actually just as important to maintain the exterior. Because it will be the initial thing your potential customers will see before they even walk in the door. A poorly maintained exterior may even prevent customers from opening the door to see your interior in the first place. So, it’s important to address the appearance your customers will see first.
To start, take a look at the exterior of your property with a skeptical viewpoint. Look at the roof, the doorway, the paint, the landscaping, and think about the impression it may give off. Is it up to par? If so, continue the great work! If not, take some steps to get the exterior looking beautiful again.
Your exterior may need pressure washing or a fresh coat of paint. You may need to focus on the landscaping, hiring someone to handle the weeding, mulching and planting. Maybe there are repairs that need to be made outside to give your property a better appearance. You may also need to update your entryway. Pay close attention to each piece, as these details can have an effect on your bottom line.
Proper maintenance of a property doesn’t start or stop inside, it begins before you even walk in the front door. A property should look clean, successful and updated.
We understand maintaining a property can feel overwhelming at times. There are a lot of details involved from the interior to the exterior – looking for leaks, cracks, beautifying the landscape, repainting as needed, etc. There are so many pieces to the puzzle that it’s often too much for one person to handle. Thankfully, you don’t have to do it alone.
A reliable property management company can help you keep your commercial property in top-notch condition. For example, PMI can handle any ongoing maintenance issues, including preventative maintenance to make sure your property looks good. Check out our website to learn more about what we can offer you: https://www.sugarhillpropertymanagementinc.com/.
