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Property management glossary
Maintenance & operations

Make-ready

Plain-English definition

The coordinated work required to prepare a vacant unit for a new resident.

What make-ready means in practice

Make-ready can include inspection, cleaning, repairs, painting, safety checks, lock changes, utility coordination, and final quality control. A scoped checklist and dated owner for each task reduces vacancy days and missed work.

Example

After move-out, the manager photographs the unit, assigns cleaning and repairs, completes a final inspection, and releases it for move-in.

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