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Choosing applicant before they see property? Or just wait
Hey everyone,
Hope you are having a good Thursday. I'm advertising a 1 bedroom side of a duplex for rent. The current resident will be moving out next weekend so I haven't given any tours while he is moving. The advertisement pictures are pretty good I feel like, but it's a 600 sq ft 1 bedroom. It would be understandable that someone would want more space. Our market is fairly hot these days and it's in a good location.
I have 2 qualified applicants - one local and one out of state retiree. Both meet my qualifications. The out of state applicant wants to put down a deposit and sign a lease based on the pictures.
Would it be best to wait until next weekend when they can see the apartment before they sign a lease? Or just take the deposit and signed lease and they get it without looking at it in person?
Thanks.