What we look for in Clifton renters
In Clifton, Nesbitt Realty wants to deal with reliable tenants. Here are some of the traits we expect.
- A renter pays the rent when due every time. This means paying on or before the first, rather than at 5 pm on the 5th.
- A tenant is trustworthy. A tenant does not sneak in a co-renter or pet.
- A tenant is reasonably clean. A tenant does not attract pests like rodents and bugs.
- A tenant does not break the property.
- A tenant is courteous and pleasant to get along with. A tenant understands the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
- A renter doesn't disturb neighbors.
- A renter reports problems when appropriate. tenants that don't report maintenance issues cost landlords money and cause head-aches for property managers.
- A renter doesn't gripe when it's not appropriate. This means that a tenant doesn't ask to replace functioning systems. A tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A renter doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
- A tenant does not smoke in the home.
- A renter is looking for a lease 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 measure up to this standard? Experience has taught us that unreasonable tenants can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with jobs. We have a knack for sniffing out tardy tenants.
Our Five Step Process
Fair Housing Laws and our conscience dictates that we do not judge potential renters in Clifton based upon appearance. Experience has taught us that appearances can be very decieving. We do however judge applicants based upon their track record and their actions. If a applicant is difficult with us from the outset, they will probably be rude as renters. If a is caught fabricating facts, we can expect them to be unreliable as a tenant. If a has a problem producing fundsfor background fees and the first month of rent, we can expect that same person will have troubles during the lease.
But even when every appearance initially is good we still vet each person with a complete background check. Every potential renter and occupant must submit a government-issue photo identification. From there, as rental we start our vetting process.
Clifton Property Management Resources
-
Basics
Elementary information regarding management services in Clifton.
-
Getting Started
Learn more about getting started with property management
-
Find A Tenant
Market your property to rent to find a great renter in Clifton fast.
-
Accounting
How does Nesbitt Realty keep track of income and expenses for real estate investors?
-
Cost
An overview of prices of rental management in Clifton
-
Vetting
How Nesbitt Realty vets tenants for property owners.
-
Reserves
What is a contingency reserve account?
-
Territory
Where does Nesbitt Realty manage rentals?
-
Clients
Who uses Nesbitt Realty management services?
Landlord Reference
a free reference for property owners in Clifton
- Before you move a tenant into your investment in Clifton
- Collections and evictions
- Communications with the tenant
- During tenancy
- End of lease term and what happens when a renter breaks the lease
- How does the rental investor get paid?
- How your management company handles the association and your community
- How your management company handles utilities
- How Nesbitt Management finds renters
- Insurance matters for owners using our property management
- How Nesbitt Management handles keys
- Clifton landlord responsibilities
- Maintenance, repairs & inspections for your property in Clifton
- The move-in inspection
- Property management information form
- Selling a 1031 tax exchange & more
- Starting our management of your property
- When property owners don't yet know their new address
- Vetting renters in Clifton
More Information About Clifton
Our recommendation
After the background check is reviewed we make a recommendation to the real estate investor based upon our experience as rental managers in Clifton and the information which we have verified. Ultimately the landlord decides if the risk is worth taking, but they make that decision based upon facts and our expert advice.
Should you know more about the local real estate market?
Nesbitt Realty's Guide to Real Estate is a free resource for anyone who hopes to find out more about Clifton and neighboring areas. The Guide to Real Estate provides information about what has sold and what is currently listed, and many compelling facts that you may not be aware of. Not to mention, our Guide features quite a few of the fundamentals of living in Clifton. Naturally, most of this is helpful for purchasers and sellers, but property owners and renters will probably also find the facts to be very enlightening.
Our Broker Will Nesbitt

"I am by nature a trusting person, but this business has taught me to verify every statement that a tenant makes. Scammers and bad tenants can sometimes give every appearance of being trustworthy and upright people. We never cut corners on background checks." ~ Will Nesbitt

