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We Investigate The Applicant’s Rental History

Vetting Tenants — How we protect the landlord’s interests. We Investigate The Applicant’s Rental History

Check with past landlords

This is usually the slowest part of the process because former landlords are not always quick to respond. Part of the process of checking with past landlords is verifying that the phone number provided is actually the landlord's phone. Then we need to verify that the person who claims to be the landlord actually owns the property that the applicant claimed to have rented. Once we've done all this, we talk to the landlord and ask them a series of questions about the applicant. Landlords can be very informative, especially in off-the-record conversations.  This is an important window into understanding what sort of applicant we are dealing with.

 

Property Management Basics

What does a property manager do?

The property manager's primary role is to interface directly with applicants, tenants, and maintenance people. A good property manager saves you time, hassle, and worry by having your property producing income while maintaining the value of your investment. The property manager handles:
  • the marketing of your rental,
  • the collection of rent in a timely fashion,
  • the maintenance of a record of all income and expenses,
  • the overseeing of maintenance and repair issues,
  • the response to tenant complaints,
  • the knowledge of when to draw the line,
  • and even the pursuance of evictions.
Nesbitt Realty has the know-how and experience in properly managing your property in Northern Virginia, giving you the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that your investment is in good hands. Learn more about our property management service!

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