Taking a polling of some expert real estate professionals helped to compile a helpful checklist of tasks that will help anyone to find a nice rental.
Read through and incorporate as much of the list into your process as possible to ensure the smoothest transition.
- Start Early – the adage, the early bird catches the worm, is a good one. The best homes at the best locations don’t last long. Start looking early.
- Wait Til Winter – fewer people are willing to relocate in the winter, so the options may be more abundant.
- Hire a broker – if you have the cash, a broker will narrow the search and eliminate time spent traveling to and viewing properties that aren’t going to work for you.
- Prioritize – make a list of needs and wants. Be sure you are only spending time looking at properties that will meet the needs you have, anything else is a bonus.
- Get Your Paperwork Ready – gather all of the information you could possibly need, such as credit reports, references etc, so when you find the perfect place you will be able to get the process started immediately. You won’t want to lose the opportunity because someone else is more prepared.
- Speaking of Credit – be sure to check your credit reports and take care of any errors that may be recorded. Make it a goal to maintain a good credit score so you have some negotiating power with landlords and property managers.
- Get the Scoop – talk to neighbors and current tenants to see what really goes on in the property and the neighborhood.
These are some great ideas to keep in mind, whether looking for a rental, or to purchase a home. Take a peak at the article in its entirety to get all of the details and recommendations.
7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Rental – Renting – TheNest.com.
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