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@KenMagee
3 жыл бұрын
One tip I will add from someone in apartment maintenance for over 25 years. Get a copy of the move in inspection sheet that the office gives the new resident and use that, along with some common sense, to do your turn checklist. These are the items the resident will be looking at because most of them are going to go room to room with that checklist in their hand. The fewer things a new resident has to complain about in the first 72 hours, the better their stay will be and the more likely they will be to sign another lease. I know most companies I have worked for give renewal bonuses to maintenance staff for keeping the current residents happy enough to sign another lease. And that my friend is FACTS.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip Ken! Thank you so much for watching!
@mozartthegreat3488
Жыл бұрын
That’s smart 💯🙏🏾
@KIN9JAYAY
Жыл бұрын
That’s a good tip but where I work I walk in and upgrade everything from kitchen sinks to appliances to brand new blinds. The company allows it and makes my job easier! Me and a crew of 8 over see 2400 units.
@Shade_Tree_Mechanic
6 ай бұрын
Wow, that's a lot of units@@KIN9JAYAY
@chicocash9668
Жыл бұрын
i would like to add that when I do mine I check all the loose hinge screws on all the doors just my thing
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
So true! Thank you so much for watching Chico!
@duffmanx2000
3 жыл бұрын
If there’s one thing I can echo from this vid from doing this for nearly 7 years is that if your not going to fix it right away, WRITE IT DOWN! Especially as a lead or supervising tech you have to remember so much on a given day. LISTS ARE YOUR BEST FRIEND. Lists for your days, lists for your turns, lists for your groceries. I can’t trust my memory for shit lol.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Amen duffman! Thank you so much for watching!
@Dcthetruth85
3 жыл бұрын
Yes back to the basics, I love the refreshers and this helping the new Tech's alike. Lex Help me increase my salary he always gets my support like a brother in another state.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Right on DC! Good to hear from you, man!
@Showingcharleston
3 жыл бұрын
Shoutout to the lady actually picking up her dog’s poop at 5:48
@THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN
3 жыл бұрын
I also take the stopper out of the drain in the tub. Almost always has hair loogies it them
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
So true 😅. Thank you so much for watching Timinator!
@ramrogerio490
3 жыл бұрын
Started my first day today Lex. They put me with a guy who did exactly what you did in this video...but not in the way you have walked the apartment. I will definitely keep doin what you have taught. Thanks again bro. I cant wait to see where my adventures take me
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much for watching R R!
@richyydollazz
7 ай бұрын
Did you go through a temp service type of thing?
@mikec-xz7vw
3 жыл бұрын
Love the vids skid! The black drip pans are porcelain coated. They clean up easier and last longer than the chrome plated ones. They cost more than the chrome ones. I think its worth letting the cleaning crew take a stab at washing them before condemning them.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Right on Mike! Thank you so much for watching!
@bayouflats5054
3 жыл бұрын
And, don’t forget to look up! 😂 Simple, but just like deer, people tend to not look up. Water leaks really suck after residents have moved in.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
So true! 😆 Thank you so much for watching Bayou!
@vf5126
3 жыл бұрын
You’re in part responsible for my growth and increasing worth ‘uptown,’ where I care for 33 commercial, retail & residential units between two buildings. You’re running sleeker yourself! ..Thanks ~
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love to hear that. Good to hear from you V F!
@stevelukasewycz4817
3 жыл бұрын
I wish my turns were that easy
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
This was a good one. I get some doozies from time to time, though. Thank you so much for watching Steve!
@nathanielaranda8407
2 жыл бұрын
my parents moved into a townhouse in an apartment complex when I was 10 years old. we found so many issues in that unit, broken glass light shades, locks not working, burned out light bulbs you name it, it was broken or not installed right. we had the leasing office staff come in our apartment and we showed them everything! literally every single room in that unit had something wrong. they were very embarrassed and said, all these things should have ben fixed before you moved in! as a tenant I'm telling you guys check everything the best you can, your tenant will appreciate you :)
@LexVance
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Nathaniel!
@LinditaLee
3 жыл бұрын
I do this as an assistant after a turn is complete to make sure nothing was missed 😃
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Very wise! Thank you so much for watching Lindita!
@mikedort
Жыл бұрын
I, absolutely, loved this video... just sharing the knowledge that he learned from an old pro... THAT'S WHAT PAYING IT FORWARD MEANS!!!
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, Money Penny!
@Chris.Rhodes
3 жыл бұрын
Nice information. I'm working at a 20yr old property, so when a tenant moves out, I usually need atleast a week to turn it. Clean the unit from top to bottom, paint, fix faucets, fix and clean ovens, clean refrigerator, take all the outlet/switch covers off, new blinds if they need replaced (we no longer allow the corded blinds with new tenants) and then after I get everything done, the floor guys come in and replace the floors with laminate. A lot of our units are full carpet and nasty so we are changing flooring as tenants move out.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Right on. Just making memories 🤣. Thank you so much for watching Chris!
@Chris.Rhodes
3 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance It's what I'm here for bud! You've helped me tremendously! You have no idea man. I've come across all kinds of problems that your knowledge has helped me with man. I plan on helping you with a tip/dono as soon as I can. I switched careers a month ago to be a tech, and left my job of 7 years for this. I plan on making this my career.
@josemorales8046
2 жыл бұрын
Hey lex I hope you doing well, I have a question whe you clean the pool and use the pole net,do you have any tips to cleaning quickly or faster,
@LexVance
2 жыл бұрын
Here's a video link of a video I made on the fastest way I've found to clean the pool: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xpiO06CkiJObeZw
@victortorres3187
Жыл бұрын
dont know if this is a dumb question, but on avarage what is the turnover time for an apartment? And how much is it in your side of the country?
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
If the apartment is bad, turnover time can be 3 days. If it's not too beat up, then 1 to 3 hours. I work for an apartment management company who pays me by the hour so I'm not sure how much an outside contractor would charge to do it. Thank you so much for watching Victor!
@victortorres3187
Жыл бұрын
@@LexVance thank you, out of need to know what do you consider bad? New paint, change toilet, drywall? Could you give me an example of an apartment in bad shape that would take 3 days?
@jmoney1987
10 ай бұрын
Having a newer property makes it look this easy. Property im at was built mid to late 70s, this 10 min vid would be more like all day long and you would have several things you would have to come back to later I assure u.
@LexVance
10 ай бұрын
So true! I once worked at a place called Rolling Hills that was built in 1971. All copper plumbing with compression fittings and the condensers were on the roof. Cement ceilings too so you needed a hammer drill to install a ceiling fan. 😆 Made a lot memories there. Thank you so much for watching!
@Eddy63
3 жыл бұрын
I was a property manager for 14 yrs starting in the early 80's ... And your doing the same things I use to do ... I enjoyed it but I had a full time job ... Good vid ...
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Right on Eddy! Thank you so much for watching!
@rickyground9381
Жыл бұрын
Stay right. And keep on moving and touch every thing. Hell yeah!!!
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, Ricky!
@timj1196
3 жыл бұрын
I really like those floors. I would be curious to know how much those apartments rent for. Probably can't say ....
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I don't know because it fluctuates. Thank you so much for watching Tim!
@Brooklynraised68
3 жыл бұрын
Good advice if your buying a house also 👍
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you so much for watching just life!
@ApartmentMaintenance
3 жыл бұрын
Great tips on the make ready process Lex! Was the right bulb under the microwave burnt out at 8:32? I know most over the range GE microwaves have 2 bulbs under them unless the new ones at your property only have one? Keep the vids coming Skid bro 👍
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the new ones only have one bulb. Fooled me the first time I saw it. It's not a screw in either like the old ones. It's the 2 pin bulb. Thank you so much for watching Rich!
@ApartmentMaintenance
3 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance wow, I haven't seen one with the 2 pins yet. Good to know 👍
@brandonlightfoot5631
Ай бұрын
I know what to do when I do a walkthrough of my first apartment, I’m touching everything.
@LexVance
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@benjamintimmins1656
3 жыл бұрын
The cleaners? Man the more I learn about how much shit I had to do as a tech at that one property blows my mind. I've never heard of any other company as cheap as connor group...you gotta fool proof way to turn the apts. That's what I'm talkin about. I'll be better next time I turn one...thanks broseff. Keep workin hard like i know you do bro!!!
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Right on Ben! Thank you so much for watching!
@TheBlkac1
6 ай бұрын
How do you come up with how much to charge for a job like this one? I kinda talked my way into job and I'm not to sure on how to charge for small repairs....I just know how to fix things and I'd just charge without really knowing what should be the coast should be...
@LexVance
6 ай бұрын
I work for an apartment complex so I get paid hourly. You could charge $75 an hour and mark the supplies you use up by 10%. Thank you so much for watching!
@aroyale15
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tip. Do you verify all electrical outlets?
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
No, but the cleaners will let us know when their vacuum cleaners don't work in outlets. 👍 Thank you so much for watching Gilbert!
@espianmashias9565
Ай бұрын
Hello, do you happen to know what people are willing to pay to change a shower curtain at senior living apartments?
@LexVance
Ай бұрын
I'm not sure. 🤔
@rickyground9381
Жыл бұрын
Plz make long video’s bc you’re teaching me something new. I’m a building apartment maintenance and you’re let me know what I need to be doing. I’m not a half a$& maintenance. Just want to know the good tips
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching!
@bruhh3378
3 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video on how to fix vinyl floor that’s rising? Please and thank you! Love your content
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
If it comes my way, I'll definitely film it. Thank you so much for watching 337!
@b.michaelbrown1117
3 жыл бұрын
Man I wish our units were this nice. Our buildings are 60yrs old. We work miracles every turn cycle.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Right on. Thank you so much for watching B. Michael!
@zombiediarhea
Жыл бұрын
How many of you apartment maintenance technicians ever worked for a company that made you do all the maintenance, cleaning and painting? Just curious ?
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
Not me. As soon as I heard I had to do all that, I'd move on to another sane place to work.
@kingokafor6215
2 ай бұрын
These look to be pretty nice apartments. Where I work, a make ready is damn near a renovation.
@LexVance
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@Dayannis26
2 жыл бұрын
That unit look so ready to move in. We seen worst units.
@LexVance
2 жыл бұрын
So true! Thank you so much for watching Familia en Cristo!
@joemack1884
Жыл бұрын
All light globes go in the dishwasher when I come in a turn.
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
Right on Joe! Thank you so much for watching!
@josezarate4118
3 жыл бұрын
👊😎🛠🛠🛠🛠👍
@victoraguilar159
3 жыл бұрын
ShootI think I still have your phone number ....lal
@darnellmcdile9506
6 ай бұрын
My first day on the job and this video 🙃
@LexVance
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@jordanhenshaw
Жыл бұрын
Check for gels on cabinet doors, fill sinks then drain all at once to feel for leaks, check all receptacles and see if any should be switched, ALWAYS start inspection from outside entryway to unit, check delta t on HVAC, check temps in fridge, test oven burners prior to removing, feel all toilet tank bolts/supply valves for moisture, check for missing gfi’s, check for missing window screens, mark drywall damage with colored tape, check toilet tank internals, and a few other things are things I would add. When it’s an uglier, older turn, the list is much longer.
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
So true! Thank you so much for watching!
@principeazteca2000
10 ай бұрын
my friend Lex i loved your videos..thanks
@LexVance
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@principeazteca2000
10 ай бұрын
you are my hero@@LexVance
@KIN9JAYAY
Жыл бұрын
Touch everything big dog!!!
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
That's a successful turn. 😆 Thank you so much for watching Jay!
@Dat4valveGuy
9 ай бұрын
Awesome vid! I have an interview for an apartment complex this week and this was very helpful for making a checklist
@LexVance
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@MiguelPerez-ng4yu
5 ай бұрын
Very good job , how can I get contracts here in nc ?
@LexVance
5 ай бұрын
I live in Florida. I'm not familiar with NC. Apartment complexes need the service the most. Thank you so much for watching!
@MiguelPerez-ng4yu
5 ай бұрын
@LexVance ok thank you
@tylerclark-realtor
2 жыл бұрын
I know it varies from job to job. But what would you charge for a service like this? Thinking of launching a make ready crew as part of my cleaning company
@LexVance
2 жыл бұрын
$90 an hour plus materials. Thank you so much for watching Tyler!
@johnathanwoods1223
2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible that one can do a complete make ready in like 2 to 3 hours? If so, please give me some information on how. I'm interested. Thanks.
@LexVance
2 жыл бұрын
Yes if the place isn't destroyed. I can do it just I like I did in this video. This method works for me when they're trashed or not trashed. Thank you so much for watching Johnathan!
@BeginLivingToday
11 ай бұрын
Normal how to videos well, I would do this then they tell a story then they get off tangent and you get about one tip. This video shows how it’s done walks you through the whole thing. Great tips!
@LexVance
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@carlosgarcia-zs8hq
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Lex! Fellow maintenance tech here😃 I have a question but I did not wanna ask on here, do you have a social media where I can direct message you?
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm on Facebook under my name Lex Vance.
@nwfade9909
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Lex what’s going on skid, so I barely got into the maintenance trade you can say I’m a rookie but it’s almost going to make be month but I do hotel maintenance rather apartment home. Any sort of advice you got have from your years of experience in this trade ? Great video btw have a good one !
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Watch KZitem videos on repairs you'd like to get better at. Be a sponge and have a good attitude. I keep it that simple. When you know what to do and your attitude is happy most of the time, work is a breeze and fun. But, not studying on how to make repairs and being grumpy makes work not fun because not knowing what to do makes everything stressful. Thank you so much for watching NW!
@tallswede80
2 жыл бұрын
so whenever you find problems, does that mean you charge the previous resident?
@LexVance
2 жыл бұрын
The office does that on a pre-walk that they do before maintenance gets in there. They take pictures and everything. Thank you so much for watching tallswede!
@robcarnaroli269
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same bathroom sink. The black gunk is a problem. Seems like the move to plastic made this sort of thing worse. I think the old metal/brass tail pieces prevented this buildup or something.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
I'm noticing that too! Thank you so much for watching Rob!
@True313clothingllc
Жыл бұрын
Good advice
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@jerredill3045
Жыл бұрын
Where can i find the "best" turn sheet/list?
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
Our company doesn't use a list. I just go through with a fine toothed comb and fix everything I see that is wrong.
@jerredill3045
Жыл бұрын
@@LexVance Ok thanks
@brettstock7734
3 жыл бұрын
So ur saying touch everything? Lol keep the vids coming skid
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Touch EVERYTHING! 🤣 Thank you so much for watching Brett!
@ScorpioandSebek
3 жыл бұрын
I used to be one of those cleaners that would leave the oven rack in the inside all halfway in you should make a brief pointer on how to reinstall oven racks. You have no idea how many techs I've seen struggle with that.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Right on Scorpio! Thank you so much for watching!
@raulpozas5236
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for teach me how this work about to start doing porter at this property want to learn make ready
@LexVance
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Raul! Thank you so much for watching!
@RickSegui
3 жыл бұрын
Playing in a dirty sink and then “touch everything”! Yuk!
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
😆 I washed my gloves off. Cleaners come in last to wipe and disinfect. 👍 Thank you so much for watching Richard!
@Justin-bb2hj
3 жыл бұрын
Like that trash bag trick. I’ll have to show my techs that one!
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Right on Justin! Thank you so much for watching!
@sbnatomicrecords
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is awesome. I will definitely keep that in mind
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Shawn! Thank you so much for watching!
@TheHistoryTellers
Жыл бұрын
This was absolutely AMAZING!
@LexVance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Marvin!
@engineer1793
3 жыл бұрын
BROTEIN shake. You using them black mamba gloves??
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Nitrile from HD Supply. Not sure of the name. 🧤 Good to hear from you Paul!
@engineer1793
3 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance get the black mambas broski. I love those gloves
@victoraguilar159
3 жыл бұрын
Brother man lex I haven't talked to you for about 3 years what's happening Brotha
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Same ol same. 😆 Good to hear from you Viktor!
@victoraguilar159
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir yes sir
@user-yn3zl1fd4k
3 жыл бұрын
Great videos brother!! Thx for sharing!
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome B! Thank you so much for watching!
@RicardoGarcia-nb7kf
3 жыл бұрын
“Oh no! Not a Ryobi “- Lex Vance
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Ricardo!
@zueszues3178
3 жыл бұрын
What part number is those shower rods
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. You can Google "curved shower rods" and find them though. HD Supply website will have them. Thank you so much for watching Zues!
@dankorth1325
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lex! Good stuff
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Dan!
@snapperkc9317
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice Professor for everyone!
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Snapper!
@phillipgroom9187
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job, good information, thanks for sharing!
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you Phillip!
@phillipgroom9187
3 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance thanks again, be safe out there.
@davidharmon4270
3 жыл бұрын
You are a Super Tech Lex.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching David!
@mohammedaldujaili2890
3 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual!
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you Mohammed!
@lcook0825
3 жыл бұрын
I always carried a clipboard with me.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I call my note pad "my second brain". I forget nothing and it keeps everything running smooth as possible. Good to hear from you Larry!
@lcook0825
3 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance thanks Lex.
@robertpenczar8930
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video Lex
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Robert!
@michaeltrowbridge7174
3 жыл бұрын
Way to go skid
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Michael!
@donnierobertson3088
3 жыл бұрын
Ok
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Donnie!
@zueszues3178
3 жыл бұрын
You dont paint them ?
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
No, we have painting crews that paint them. I don't have time due to work orders. There's only 2 of us.
@zueszues3178
3 жыл бұрын
😱 ive been painting the past year non stop
@armando8818
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias lex
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
¡De nada Armando! ¡Gracias para mirando!
@abrahammiron8319
3 жыл бұрын
👍🏼💪🏼
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you Abraham!
@fairtaxjohnny
3 жыл бұрын
I turn Military housing. Thanks for your videos, they have helped me be a better tech.
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome John! Thank you so much for watching!
@gotDIBS
3 жыл бұрын
Grade A move out- Section 8 Maint- you don't get turns that clean smh glad I'm out of it
@LexVance
3 жыл бұрын
So true😆. I started at a section 8 property that was built in 1972. The turns were worse but I used this strategy then, too. Took a lot longer, though. 😆 Thank you so much for watching gotD!
@wesleysmith6651
3 жыл бұрын
i really like your turn video brings a few good pionts to something i have done for a long time
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