With rental properties in such high demand currently, Property Managers nationwide are experiencing an influx of rental applications. Now more than ever, there has never been a better time to put your best rental foot forward.
Preparation
Prospective tenants need to be ready to apply for a home before they find the one, so the number one insider tip to securing a rental is to be prepared. You don’t even need to have found a house yet.
Head to 1form and fill out your profile before you’ve even found the property you want. This way, everything is ready to go when you do find your dream rental and you can apply as soon as you’ve attended an inspection. There is also a new section that asks tenants to provide details of pets, that way you’ll put your best paw forward when it comes to your application.
Book an inspection
Inspecting a property in person is important. Furthermore, it’s likely that a property manager will be unable to accept an application without the applicant having first viewed the property.
Another hot tip – remember to confirm your inspection with the Property Manager.
Double-checking your application
If your application is incorrect or incomplete before sending it off, you are setting yourself up for failure.
Property Managers don’t want to have to keep chasing information, so applications with complete information, 100 point ID check and valid references make the Managers job way easier!
In short, property managers are mostly looking to draft people who will pay rent on time, people who will not damage the property and are easy to deal with – like a good teammate.
Making a good impression
First impressions are crucial, so when you’re inspecting a property, be kind and courteous to others looking at the home.
Be sure to also greet the leasing agent or the property manager and treat the occasion like a job interview.