Posts Categorized: Tenant Screening

You just met with a really nice prospective tenant. They see like they have their act together, they were friendly, and they answered every question well. You’re feeling pretty good about them. Should you trust your gut and extend them a rental agreement? Well, while trusting your gut can be a good thing in many… Read more »

Why is tenant verification so important? Because it helps you determine not only the best tenant for your given property but also gives you the information you need to make a good business choice as a landlord. Any tenant can walk into a showing and put their best foot forward, making you feel at ease,… Read more »

What is a tenant screening report, first of all? What does it include? There are a variety of answers to this question depending on which service (and which package within that service ) you choose to go with. Your report may include at least one or all of the following: criminal background check, eviction history,… Read more »

The housing market is forever in flux – sometimes it’s up, up, up, and other times it’s down, down, down. With each peak and valley comes unique challenges for realtors, whether they’re working with limited inventory in high periods or looking into rentals for their clients during the lows. There are several reasons why rentals… Read more »

When we go about our daily lives, we want to assume that everyone is exactly who they say they are and they aren’t trying to trick or exploit us to get what they want. In reality, landlords and property managers are running a business and housing is in high demand. It’s inevitable that tenant applicants… Read more »

Here’s one more reason why tenant screening is such an important step in your rental application process: it helps catch potential lies before you get stuck in a contract with someone who fudged facts. As a general rule, it’s nice to give people the benefit of the doubt and hope that they’re being honest with… Read more »

Have you ever had a rental applicant who overshared with you right off the bat? Maybe they wanted to tell you a story about how unreasonable their last landlord was or about that time they got caught up in something that definitely wasn’t their fault. You might hear about a “crazy” ex-partner or a misunderstanding… Read more »

As a landlord, it’s always nice to deal with friendly, flexible tenants. During the interview process while you’re reviewing applications, it can be something of a relief to have a family come in and tell you they’re happy to do whatever you need them to do because they’ll accept anything. However, it’s important to be… Read more »

In our previous post, we talked about paying attention to the questions your tenants ask and whether they raise any red flags for you. In this post, we’re discussing a similar topic, but this time you’re the one asking the questions. Landlords often interview potential tenants as part of their screening process, which is good… Read more »

Conducting applicant interviews is standard practice for many landlords and property managers. During the interview, you have the opportunity to get a feel for a prospective tenant and learn more about them. This helps you make a more informed decision about who will be the best fit for your property. During this process, you’ll probably… Read more »