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We Want To Know If The Applicant Can Afford The Rent

Vetting Tenants — How we protect the landlord’s interests. We Want To Know If The Applicant Can Afford The Rent

Income Verification

Landlords and others who are not in property management may be shocked to learn how many people lie about their incomes on rental applications. Not only do some applicants lie about how much they make, they lie about about where they work! This has taught us to verify income for each and every applicant.

After we verify the income amount and source we compare that income to the monthly rent to make sure that the tenant can afford the place.  We use industry standard practices to calculate ratios to determine if the applicant can afford existing debt obligations and still have plenty of income to cover the monthly rent.

 

 

Property Management Basics

Marketing

Nesbitt Realty’s website has one of the largest Internet footprints of any real estate site in Northern Virginia.  In addition, our agents are skilled at leveraging MLS exposure, Internet articles, local print media, and more. By using professional photography, video updates, maps, and other technological advancements, we ensure that buyers and renters have the information that they need to make an informed decision about your property.

Daily Landlord Responsibilities

Nesbitt Realty provides and maintains a level of separation between the landlord and tenant so that we are able to assure you that business matters are always handled in a business-like fashion.  Nesbitt Realty has systems in place to handle emergency repairs and we are capable of finding the right provider at the right price to keep your investment in top shape.

Property Upkeep

Nesbitt Realty has a list of vendors who has proven to be reliable with a reasonable price to handle problematic situations when they arise. We are also willing to work with contractors, handymen, and other providers who are recommended by the landlord. Property maintenance is never a profit center for us.

Communication

We are always available to pick up the phone. We respond to all emails in a timely fashion.

Rent Collection Service

We expect tenants to pay on time and we hold them accountable for late payments. We process rents quickly so that landlords get paid quickly. We serve late payment notices and eviction notices, for instance,  to maintain orderly and regular rental income, when necessary. Learn more about us now!

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