For many reasons the summer time is prime time for relocation and landlords and property managers need to be ready. One huge way to speed up the tenant selection process is to have an online tenant screening provider already set up. Tenant background checks can now be performed online and return of information is very quick. Most background reports like credit history, criminal history and eviction records can all be conducted online through a professional third party tenant screening company. Additionally these reports can be accessed almost immediately giving the landlord and/or property manager all the information they need to make a leasing decision all within minutes.
Currently some parts of the country like Seattle are experiencing very low vacancy rates and new apartments are filled just as quickly as they are built. However, just because demand is high for apartments in a certain region of the USA doesn’t mean that landlords should just focus on occupancy. What they should be focusing on is getting and keeping long-term renters. Long term renters provide predictable income for the owner and typically these kind of renters also keep their apartment clean and in good condition.
During this time of the year it is very important that apartment owners and managers invest in their properties appearance. Keeping a property in top shape and well maintained will draw in those potential long-term renters and help keep existing tenants satisfied with their home.
When speed to approval is crucial to avoid a potentially great tenant from checking out the competition, speed to approval becomes paramount. And it is achievable now that online tenant screening companies can deliver all the necessary background reports on a potential tenant in minutes. Key elements to modern tenant screening are: immediate access to critical reports, pay as you go, prompt search results, choice of who pays (renter or landlord), and a single recommendation for a group of renters. To learn more about gearing up for the summer migration and the challenges landlords face along with how modern online tenant screening helps aid the speed of the vetting process please read recent TenantScreeningUSA.com press release.