I would say if they don't state it's refundable, not to accept it back. I'm assuming this is also to keep paperwork to the minimum and only get serious inquiries.
Post by dancingsphinx22 on Apr 14, 2017 1:51:22 GMT -5
I see. I'm just a little leery of scams, so I'm questioning everything.
I'm new at this whole house renting thing. I've lived with roommates before that already had a house. The apartment DH and I have now was fairly easy to get into, with minimal fees.
I took a tour of a house today. The agent said the application fee was $40 per applicant, or $80 total for DH and me. I just felt like that was a little steep.
I didn't end up filling out an application because I could see there was a lot of interest in the house. Maybe I'm wrong, but since we have dogs and a baby, I'm thinking we're low on list of ideal renters.
I see. I'm just a little leery of scams, so I'm questioning everything.
I'm new at this whole house renting thing. I've lived with roommates before that already had a house. The apartment DH and I have now was fairly easy to get into, with minimal fees.
I took a tour of a house today. The agent said the application fee was $40 per applicant, or $80 total for DH and me. I just felt like that was a little steep.
I didn't end up filling out an application because I could see there was a lot of interest in the house. Maybe I'm wrong, but since we have dogs and a baby, I'm thinking we're low on list of ideal renters.
The fee per applicant is also very common. I wouldn't let having dogs and a baby deter you from putting an application in on the house if you really like it. We have cats and a one year old but we try and make our applications to rent houses stand out in other ways. For the house we currently rent we gave them a sort of tenant resume with extra info about us, as well as proof of renter's insurance and references. There were a lot of people put it in applications at the open house but we were able to get it. I always try to remember the different landlords look for different things period I think ours like that we were young family because it was his family home and that appealed to him, so you never know.
I see. I'm just a little leery of scams, so I'm questioning everything.
I'm new at this whole house renting thing. I've lived with roommates before that already had a house. The apartment DH and I have now was fairly easy to get into, with minimal fees.
I took a tour of a house today. The agent said the application fee was $40 per applicant, or $80 total for DH and me. I just felt like that was a little steep.
I didn't end up filling out an application because I could see there was a lot of interest in the house. Maybe I'm wrong, but since we have dogs and a baby, I'm thinking we're low on list of ideal renters.
The fee per applicant is also very common. I wouldn't let having dogs and a baby deter you from putting an application in on the house if you really like it. We have cats and a one year old but we try and make our applications to rent houses stand out in other ways. For the house we currently rent we gave them a sort of tenant resume with extra info about us, as well as proof of renter's insurance and references. There were a lot of people put it in applications at the open house but we were able to get it. I always try to remember the different landlords look for different things period I think ours like that we were young family because it was his family home and that appealed to him, so you never know.
All of this. Some landlords would prefer to have a family rent certain properties.
Post by dancingsphinx22 on Apr 15, 2017 11:31:34 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I didn't know there was a preference for families (sometimes) when landlords are looking for renters. I assumed they all just want someone the least likely to destroy the place (ie: no kids, no pets)
Thanks everyone. I didn't know there was a preference for families (sometimes) when landlords are looking for renters. I assumed they all just want someone the least likely to destroy the place (ie: no kids, no pets)
I follow your logic, however yes, families also generally at least attempt to be stable, with reliable income, and don't have loud parties. Haha.
Post by dancingsphinx22 on Apr 15, 2017 12:40:04 GMT -5
Good point ovenrack I feel a little better about our circumstances now when applying. 😉
We just visited an open house. I love eavesdropping on other people's conversations, especially when they're talking to the agent or landlord.
For example, I just learned it's never a good idea to refer to your dog as a puppy to the realty agent, or to mention that most meth labs are only discovered when they blow up.
Thanks everyone. I didn't know there was a preference for families (sometimes) when landlords are looking for renters. I assumed they all just want someone the least likely to destroy the place (ie: no kids, no pets)
I follow your logic, however yes, families also generally at least attempt to be stable, with reliable income, and don't have loud parties. Â Haha.Â
For example, our 2 land contract houses are with families. We are currently looking for renters for another house and a family would be ideal.
Post by dancingsphinx22 on Apr 17, 2017 11:57:44 GMT -5
We got a house! And we didn't have to pay any app fees!!
DH jumped on the ad when he saw it. He was the first person to contact the landlord about the house, and since he liked us (there's a high possibility it's because we're a family, and he has a little girl too!!) he decided to not look at other applications.
I'm trying not to get too excited, but... *whispers* it has a pool
Then Comes Family, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising
program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.