Vetting Tenants — How we protect the landlord’s interests.

What we look for in Exchange_at_van_dorn renters

In Exchange_at_van_dorn, Nesbitt Realty prefers to work with reliable tenants. Here are some of the traits we expect.

  1. A renter pays the rent on time every time. This means paying on or before the first, rather than at 5 pm on the 5th.
  2. A renter is honest. A tenant does not sneak in a co-renter or pet.
  3. A tenant is fussy about cleanliness. A tenant does not bring pests such as rodents and bugs.
  4. A tenant does not overwork systems.
  5. A renter is courteous and nice to get along with. A renter knows the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
  6. A tenant doesn't disturb neighbors.
  7. A tenant complains at appropriate times. Renters that don't report maintenance issues cost property owners money and cause issues for property managers.
  8. A tenant doesn't gripe when it's not appropriate. This means that a tenant doesn't demand to replace functioning systems. A tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A tenant doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
  9. A tenant does not smoke in the property.
  10. A tenant is looking for a rental term that is as long as the owner wants to rent the home.

So this is what we're looking for in a tenant, but how do we find tenants who live up to this ideal? Experience has taught us that tardy renters can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with jobs. We have a nose for sniffing out bad renters.

 

Our Five Step Process

Fair Housing Laws and our conscience dictates that we do not judge applicants in Exchange_at_van_dorn based upon appearance.  Experience has taught us that appearances can be very decieving. We do however judge applicants based upon their reputation and their actions. If a applicant is rude to our managers at the start, they will probably be troublesome as tenants. If a is caught fabricating facts, we will expect them to be unreliable as a tenant.  If a has troubles scrounging up fundsfor background fees and the first month of rent, we can expect that same person will have problems while they are in the rental.

But even when every statement initially is promising we still check the background of each potential tenant with a full background check. Every potential renter and occupant must submit a government-issue photo identification. From there, as property managers we start our vetting process.

How we protect the landlord’s interests in Exchange_at_van_dorn:Nesbitt Realty is committed to Fair Housing

  1. We Check The Applicant’s Credit History
  2. We Investigate The Applicant’s Criminal History
  3. We Investigate The Applicant’s Rental History
  4. We Look For Internal Consistency In The Rental Application
  5. We Want To Know If The Applicant Can Afford The Rent

Exchange_at_van_dorn Property Management Resources

Basics

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Getting Started

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Find A Tenant

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Accounting

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Cost

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Vetting

How Nesbitt Realty vets tenants for our clients.

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Reserves

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Territory

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Our recommendation

After the background check is reviewed we make a recommendation to the owner based upon our experience as rental managers in Exchange_at_van_dorn and the information which we have verified. Ultimately the property owner decides if the risk is worth taking, but they make that decision based upon facts and our expert advice.

Should you know more about the local real estate market?

Our Guide to Real Estate is a free resource for everyone who wants to learn more about Exchange_at_van_dorn and surrounding areas.  The Guide to Real Estate includes data about what has sold and what is for sale, as well as a couple of interesting facts that you may not know.  And, our Guide has many of the elements of life in Exchange_at_van_dorn.  Yes, most of this is helpful for purchasers and sellers, but real estate investors and tenants will also find these tools to be somewhat informative.

Our Broker Will Nesbitt

Will Nesbitt
Will Nesbitt

"I am by nature a trusting person, but this business has taught me to verify every statement that a tenant makes. Scammers and bad tenants can sometimes give every appearance of being trustworthy and upright people. We never cut corners on background checks." ~ Will Nesbitt

Julie Nesbitt

Julie Nesbitt
Julie Nesbitt sold another!

 I like tenants that pay on time. Late paying tenants cause extra work and unnecessary stress for landlords and property managers. ~ Julie Nesbitt