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

What we look for in Orkney Springs renters

In Orkney Springs, Nesbitt Realty wants to deal with dependable renters. Here are some of the traits we look for.

  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 tenant has integrity. A tenant does not sneak in a co-renter or pet.
  3. A renter is fastidious. A renter does not bring pests like rodents and bugs.
  4. A tenant does not break the property or its 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 annoy neighbors.
  7. A tenant reports problems when appropriate. tenants that don't report maintenance issues cost landlords money and cause head-aches for property managers.
  8. A tenant doesn't complain when it's not appropriate. This means that a renter doesn't ask to upgrade functioning systems. A tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A renter doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the tenant doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
  9. A renter does not smoke in the home.
  10. A tenant is looking for a rental term that is as long as the owner wants to rent the property.

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

 

Our Five Step Process

Fair Housing Laws and our conscience dictates that we do not judge people in Orkney Springs based upon appearance.  Experience has taught us that appearances can be very decieving. We do however judge potential renters based upon their reputation and their actions. If a applicant is difficult with our staff at the beginning, they will probably be trying as tenants. If a makes false statements, we can expect them to be untrustworthy as a tenant.  If a has a problem finding certified fundsfor background fees and the first month of rent, we will expect that same applicant will have troubles during the lease.

But even if every appearance initially is good we still vet every person with a complete background check. Every applicant and occupant must provide a government-issue photo identification. From there, as rental we start our vetting process.

How we protect the landlord’s interests in Orkney Springs: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

Orkney Springs Rental Management Resources

Basics

Basic information regarding property management in Orkney Springs.

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Getting Started

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Find A Tenant

List your property to rent to find a great tenant in Orkney Springs fast.

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Accounting

How does Nesbitt Realty keep track of income and expenses for property owners?

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Cost

A list of fees associated with property management services in Orkney Springs

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Vetting

How Nesbitt Realty checks the backgrounds of renters for landlords.

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Reserves

What is a contingency reserve account?

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Territory

Where does Nesbitt Realty manage rental investments?

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Clients

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Contact

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Our recommendation

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

Do you want know more about this local real estate market?

Our Guide to Real Estate is a helpful tool for anyone who needs to learn more about Orkney Springs and neighboring areas.  The Guide to Real Estate includes data regarding what has sold and what is currently listed, as well as many interesting facts that you may not know.  Also, our Guide highlights some elements of living in Orkney Springs.  As might be expected, all of this is interesting for purchasers and sellers, but owners and tenants might also find these tools to be somewhat edifying.

Our Broker Will Nesbitt

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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

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