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Turn Time
Turn time is the days needed to prepare a vacated apartment for new occupancy, often used to track make-ready speed and vacancy impact.
Definition
Turn time is the number of days it takes to move a vacated apartment through the make-ready process so it is available for a new resident. It typically includes tasks such as inspection, repairs, painting, cleaning, and final sign-off. Some teams measure a broader version from move-out to move-in, so it is important to define whether the metric includes only make-ready work or all vacancy days.
Example
A resident moves out on Monday. The maintenance team completes the inspection, repairs a damaged cabinet, paints one bedroom, schedules cleaning, and marks the unit rent-ready on Friday, making the turn time 5 days.
Why it matters
Turn time helps operations leaders see how quickly vacant units become ready for occupancy. Shorter, well-managed turns can reduce vacancy days, improve occupancy performance, and reveal bottlenecks in staffing, vendor coordination, leasing, or administrative handoffs.