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

In Springfield, Nesbitt Realty prefers to deal with dependable renters. Here are a few of the traits we expect.

1. A reliable 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 reliable renter is honest. A desirable tenant does not sneak in a co-tenant or pet.
3. An ideal renter is neat. A great tenant does not bring pests like rodents and bugs.
4. A great tenant does not damage the property or its systems.
5. A desirable renter is courteous and pleasant to work with. A trustworthy renter knows the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
6. An ideal tenant doesn't disturb neighbors.
7. An ideal tenant complains when appropriate. tenants that don't report maintenance issues cost landlords money and cause head-aches for property managers.
8. An ideal renter doesn't gripe when it's not appropriate. This means that a desirable renter doesn't ask to upgrade functioning systems. A great renter doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A trustworthy tenant doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
9. A desirable renter does not smoke in the rental.
10. A reliable renter is looking for a rental term that is as long as the property owner wants to rent the rental.

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