Owner checklist
Preparing a Tamarindo home for long-term tenants
Prepare the home as an operating rental before marketing it. Test essential systems, document condition and contents, remove owner-only items, decide what is included, clarify maintenance and utility responsibilities, and create one reliable contact path for the tenant. Good photos attract attention; a clear handoff protects the experience after move-in.
Reviewed August 28, 2026
- 01Test access, water, power, cooling, appliances, and safety equipment
- 02Create a dated condition record and furnished inventory
- 03Remove personal, fragile, or unavailable items
- 04Define included services, utilities, maintenance, parking, pets, and access
- 05Prepare keys, instructions, emergency contacts, and issue-reporting steps
The practical breakdown
Fix the experience before photographing it
A clean photo set cannot compensate for unresolved systems or unclear inclusions. Walk through the property as a tenant would and close known issues before publishing.
- Test what the tenant will use
- Repair or disclose known limitations
- Confirm doors, locks, screens, lighting, and storage
- Decide exactly which furnishings remain
Document the starting condition
Create a dated record that both sides can understand. For a furnished home, pair condition photos with a practical inventory rather than relying on listing images.
- Room-by-room condition photos
- Furniture, appliances, remotes, and keys
- Existing wear or damage
- Acknowledgment and update process at move-in
Design the tenant handoff
Before move-in, the tenant should know how to access the home, what is included, where to report a problem, and which decisions require approval.
- Signed agreement and property rules
- Utility and service responsibilities
- Named contact and backup
- Maintenance reporting and emergency path
Turn the checklist into a request
Describe the property and the outcome.
OpenCasa reviews the location, category, and timing before making any relevant introduction to a participating independent provider.
OpenCasa does not provide the service or guarantee coverage. The provider confirms credentials, availability, scope, and price directly with you.
Questions people ask next
Direct answers.
Should an owner list before every repair is complete?
Avoid presenting unresolved essentials as ready. If a minor item will remain, disclose it clearly and document the agreed plan before move-in.
Are listing photos enough for the condition record?
No. Marketing photos are selective. A condition record should be dated, systematic, and cover wear, contents, access items, and any existing damage.
Can OpenCasa list the property and help with local services?
Owners can submit a property for review and separately request a local-service introduction. Listing acceptance and provider availability are each reviewed independently.