Tenant Screening and Selection

Appearance. Is the prospect neat and clean? Did he or she make an attempt to make a good impression? In most cases, an unkempt person keeps an unkempt lifestyle and home.

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Attitude & Manners. Does this prospect behave respectfully? Does he or she show indications of being difficult to deal with in the future? Did the prospect wipe his or her feet when stepping into the house? Did the prospect walk into the rental while smoking? You can learn a lot about people even before speaking to them. Sometimes it helps to pay attention to details.

Criticizing the property. Are the prospects pointing out legitimate concerns, or are they trying to come up with items to negotiate price?

Yes or No? Can the prospect make the decision now or will they have to think about it? If they know now that they want your rental, did the prospect come ready to give you a deposit and fill out an application?

•    Perform a background check to verify identity, income, credit history, rental history, etc.

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•    Verify employment

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•    Call previous landlords

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•    Grade tenant according to pre-defined tenant criteria

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•    Inform tenants who were turned down