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

In Luray, Nesbitt Realty likes to deal with dependable renters. Here are some of the traits we expect.

1. A desirable renter pays the rent when due every month. This means paying on or before the first, rather than at 5 pm on the 5th.
2. An ideal tenant is honest. A trustworthy tenant does not sneak in a co-tenant or pet.
3. A good tenant is neat. A trustworthy tenant does not attract pests such as rodents and bugs.
4. A great tenant does not overwork the property or its systems.
5. A great tenant is courteous and easy to get along with. A trustworthy tenant knows the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
6. An ideal tenant doesn't disturb neighbors.
7. A desirable tenant complains when appropriate. tenants that don't report maintenance issues cost landlords money and cause problems for property managers.
8. A reliable tenant doesn't gripe when it's not appropriate. This means that a good renter doesn't demand to upgrade functioning systems. An ideal renter doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A good renter doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
9. A trustworthy tenant does not smoke in the rental.
10. A trustworthy 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 renter, but how do we find tenants who live up to this standard? Experience has taught us that troublesome renters can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with great jobs. We have a nose for sniffing out troublesome renters.