Are You a Landlord Drowning in Property Inspection Paperwork?

Written by Tim Morris | Oct 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM

There’s a life raft for that.

Let’s talk about everyone’s favourite pastime: documenting property condition. Oh, wait… said no one ever, right? If you’re nodding along, probably while surrounded by a sea of inspection reports, we feel your pain. We’ve been there, done that, and got the T-shirt (probably stained with tears of frustration).

 

The inspection saga: A tale as old as time

Picture this: You’re all set for a thrilling day of property inspections. You’ve got your clipboard, your camera, and enough coffee to fuel a small army. What could possibly go wrong? Oh, just about everything:

  1. The Great Schedule Shuffle: Trying to align your calendar with your tenants’ is like herding cats.
  2. The Amazing Race: Dashing from the property to your next work appointment, praying traffic doesn’t turn you into a raging bull.
  3. The Memory Game: “Wait, was that crack in the living room or the bedroom?”
  4. The Photo Frenzy: Snapping pictures like a paparazzi, only to sit with a jumbled, confused mess of photos that are difficult to pinpoint what they were taken for.
  5. The Report Marathon: Spending your evening compiling a report that rivals War and Peace in length.

Sound familiar? We thought so.

 

Why we put ourselves through the hardly fun task of property inspections

As much as we’d love to skip this whole ordeal, we know it’s crucial. It’s like eating your vegetables – not always fun, but necessary for a healthy “property diet”:

  • It’s your property’s health check-up
  • It’s your shield against tenant disputes (your future self will thank you)
  • It keeps the legal eagles happy
  • It helps you catch small issues before they become wallet-draining nightmares
  • It’s also good for landlord/tenant relationships and communication
 

The hidden costs of doing property inspections the old way

Let’s talk money. This traditional way of conducting property inspections isn’t just costing you time; it’s hitting your wallet too:

  • Fuel and toll money that could’ve been spent on, well, anything else
  • Wear and tear on your car (and your nerves)
  • Missed opportunities because you’re stuck playing property detective
  • The cost of inconsistent reports (hello, disputes!)
  • The price of losing important documents in the black hole that is your filing cabinet
 

A light at the end of the inspection tunnel

Before you consider selling all your properties and moving to a deserted island, there’s hope! At InspectingSmart, our team of prop tech innovators and developers have been hard at work creating one app that changes the way landlords do their property inspections forever. Think:

  1. Remote inspections via an HD video call (pajamas optional)
  2. Digital documentation (bye-bye, filing cabinet)
  3. Real-time collaboration with tenants (fewer “he said, she said” moments)
  4. Complete transparency with each inspection (tenants love being in the loop)
  5. Automated report generation (because who doesn’t love instant gratification?)
 
 

The future of property inspections is now (and it’s pretty awesome)

Tenant Connect is the one app you’ll need for your property inspections, swooping in to save us from the inspection abyss. This nifty app lets you conduct inspections remotely or on-site, with HD video walkthroughs and instant PDF reports. It’s like having a personal assistant, minus the coffee runs. 

 

By embracing this app, you can turn the dreaded inspection task into a breeze. As the property management world evolves, staying ahead of the game isn’t just smart – it’s essential. And let’s be honest, anything that makes our lives easier is worth its weight in gold (or rent checks).

Ready to kiss your inspection headaches goodbye? Give Tenant Connect a whirl. Download the app today and join the ranks of landlords who’ve reclaimed their time and sanity.

Keen to know more? Get in touch with us to start the conversation, or see our FAQs here.