Make Readies · 7 min read
Rental Make Ready Checklist for Oklahoma Landlords
Published June 23, 2026 by 405 Pros · Mustang, OK
Every day a rental sits empty costs money, and most turnovers run long for the same reason: the punch list gets discovered in pieces instead of all at once. Walk the unit with this checklist the day the tenant hands back the keys.
Walk the unit before you schedule anyone
One thorough walkthrough with a notepad beats five phone calls later. Photograph everything, note anything that touches water, and mark items that need a specialty trade.
Kitchen
- Cabinet doors, hinges, and drawer slides adjusted or replaced
- Countertop caulk and backsplash grout refreshed
- Sink base checked for leaks and swollen particleboard
- Appliances pulled and cleaned behind; connections checked
- Outlets near the sink tested for GFCI protection
Bathrooms
- Toilet re-set with a new wax ring if it rocks at all
- Tub and shower re-caulked; grout repaired
- Vanity top and faucet checked for slow drips
- Exhaust fan cleaned and confirmed to actually move air
Whole house
- Drywall dings patched, textured to match, and painted
- Doors adjusted so they latch; strike plates re-anchored
- Flooring transitions and loose vinyl planks secured
- Blinds, smoke detectors, and light fixtures replaced as needed
- Locks re-keyed and exterior trim rot repaired
What to skip
Not every dated finish needs replacing between tenants. Clean paint, working fixtures, and a bathroom that looks sanitary rent a unit faster than a new backsplash. Put money into anything that will generate a maintenance call in month two instead.
Common questions
- How fast can a make ready be finished?
- A standard turnover with paint, patching, and a punch list usually runs a few days once the unit is empty. Flooring or cabinetry work adds time.
- Do you handle make readies for property managers?
- Yes. We handle full turnovers for landlords and property managers across Mustang, Yukon, and the OKC metro, including haul-off and final punch list.
Want this handled by someone who's done it a thousand times?
405 Pros is insured, based in Mustang, and serves Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro. Estimates are free.