Tenant Access Methods Average Time to Lease: 9 Days

What If Your Rental Property Didn't Sit Vacant For 30, 60, or 90 Days?

Vacancy is one of the most expensive problems rental property owners face.

Every day a property sits empty, owners continue paying mortgages, property taxes, insurance, utilities, lawn maintenance, HOA fees, and other carrying costs while collecting no rental income.

Yet many rental listings remain on the market for 30, 60, or even 90+ days before finding a qualified tenant.

At Tenant Access, we've found that faster leasing isn't typically the result of luck.

It's the result of strategic pricing, professional presentation, responsive communication, guided showings, and consistent follow-up.

Across five documented case studies, properties leased using Tenant Access methodology secured qualified tenants in an average of just 9 days.

The Results

Five Real-World Leasing Case Studies

Property TypeDays to LeaseCleveland Multifamily Unit10 DaysCleveland Multifamily Unit14 DaysGlendale, Arizona Townhome8 DaysCleveland Multifamily Unit7 DaysCleveland Studio Apartment6 Days

Average Time to Lease

9 Days

Median Time to Lease

8 Days

Fastest Lease-Up

6 Days

Longest Lease-Up

14 Days

Visual Comparison

Typical Rental Vacancy

Day 1 ------------------------------------ Day 30+
Listed                                    Tenant Found


Tenant Access Average

Day 1 -------- Day 9
Listed         Tenant Found


Tenant Access Results

✓ Average Time to Lease: 9 Days

✓ 70% Faster Than a Typical 30-Day Vacancy

✓ 85% Faster Than a 60-Day Vacancy

✓ 90% Faster Than a 90-Day Vacancy

What Faster Leasing Could Save

The cost of vacancy is often much larger than landlords realize.

Most owners focus on lost rent while overlooking:

• Mortgage payments
• Property taxes
• Insurance
• Utilities
• Lawn maintenance
• Snow removal
• HOA fees
• Vacancy maintenance

These costs continue whether a tenant occupies the property or not.

Example: Property Renting for $1,500 Per Month

30-Day Vacancy

Lost Rent: $1,500

Tenant Access Average (9 Days)

Lost Rent: Approximately $450

Potential Difference

$1,050

Example: Property Renting for $2,000 Per Month

30-Day Vacancy

Lost Rent: $2,000

Tenant Access Average (9 Days)

Lost Rent: Approximately $600

Potential Difference

$1,400

Example: Property Renting for $2,500 Per Month

30-Day Vacancy

Lost Rent: $2,500

Tenant Access Average (9 Days)

Lost Rent: Approximately $750

Potential Difference

$1,750

Example: Property Renting for $3,000 Per Month

30-Day Vacancy

Lost Rent: $3,000

Tenant Access Average (9 Days)

Lost Rent: Approximately $900

Potential Difference

$2,100

What These Case Studies Had in Common

These properties varied significantly.

Some were:

• Single-family homes
• Multifamily apartments
• Studio apartments
• Properties owned by local investors
• Properties owned by out-of-state investors

Despite their differences, each property benefited from the same leasing fundamentals.

Strategic Pricing

Properties were positioned competitively within their local markets.

Professional Presentation

Listings highlighted the features prospective tenants actually cared about.

Fast Response Times

Prospective renters received answers quickly before moving on to competing properties.

Guided Showings

Questions were answered in real time, helping prospects make decisions faster.

Consistent Follow-Up

Interested renters received communication throughout the leasing process.

Market Positioning

Properties were presented in a way that helped them stand out from competing listings.

Why Some Rental Properties Sit Vacant for Months

In many cases, vacancy is not caused by a lack of demand.

Instead, it may be caused by:

• Poor listing photos
• Weak listing descriptions
• Slow response times
• Limited showing availability
• Lack of follow-up
• Overpricing
• Failure to highlight a property's best features

These issues can often be corrected quickly.

When they are, leasing activity frequently improves without requiring significant rent reductions.

If Your Property Has Been Vacant More Than Two Weeks

Every market is different.

Every property is different.

Results can never be guaranteed.

However, the five case studies above demonstrate that qualified tenants can often be secured much faster than industry averages when the right systems are in place.

If your rental property has been sitting vacant for more than two weeks, there may be opportunities to improve:

• Pricing strategy
• Listing presentation
• Marketing positioning
• Showing conversion
• Applicant follow-up
• Leasing execution

The Bottom Line

Across five documented case studies, properties using Tenant Access methodology secured qualified tenants in an average of just 9 days.

The goal isn't simply to fill vacancies.

The goal is to help owners and property managers:

✓ Reduce vacancy loss

✓ Increase rental income

✓ Improve leasing efficiency

✓ Attract qualified applicants

✓ Get properties producing income again as quickly as possible

Because every day vacant is another day your investment isn't working for you.

Tenant Access Results Snapshot

🏠 5 Documented Case Studies

⏱️ 9-Day Average Lease-Up Time

📉 70% Faster Than a Typical 30-Day Vacancy

💰 Potentially Saves Owners $1,000–$2,000+ Per Vacancy

✅ Qualified Tenant Secured in Every Case Study

If your rental property has been sitting vacant for more than two weeks, Tenant Access may be able to help identify opportunities to lease it faster.

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