All Forum Posts by: Mary Munoz
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Post: Do you provide applications to everyone that looks at rental?
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Wow, such good points. Thanks so much!
Post: Do you provide applications to everyone that looks at rental?
- Denver, CO
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Thanks, Russ! That makes perfect sense and totally answers my questions. I appreciate it!
Originally posted by @Russ Smith:
There is no "first-come, first-served" when it comes to applications. If you show it during the week and the applicant is a home run (good credit, good income, clean background, strong job history, landlord references, etc.) then you can approve that applicant and tell the weekend people that it has already been rented.
The probability of you getting a home-run tenant right off the bat is pretty low. If you are new to the landlording process I would suggest that you get as many paid applications as possible. Just the process of looking at credit reports and applications, calling references, and verifying employment/income will make you a better landlord/screener for future vacancies.
I can tell you that without a doubt, I make better tenant selections now than I did 17 years ago when I started out.
Post: Do you provide applications to everyone that looks at rental?
- Denver, CO
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Yup! We're using SmartMove and charging the fee to the prospective renters.
Post: Do you provide applications to everyone that looks at rental?
- Denver, CO
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Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the insights. The application is online and has a fee, which is why I want to be sure. It sounds like filling out an application is a standard part of looking for a rental, and that the landlord gets to make the final call. If the group tonight is interested I'll send them the application and let them I have other interested parties, and will let them know by <<whatever timeframe makes sense>>. Sound about right?
Post: Do you provide applications to everyone that looks at rental?
- Denver, CO
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I'm a new landlord and have some renters coming to look at the property. I scheduled a showing for the weekend but just scheduled another for tonight. If the group tonight is interested, do I give them an application and honor the showing I already scheduled for the weekend? I guess I'm just a little confused on (1) when to give an application, and (2) how to decide who gets to rent it when there are multiple interested parties. Any advice is appreciated!