Top 5 Questions to Ask Prospective Tenants -Tenant Screening Services

Appfolio Websites • May 16, 2013

How Important Is It To Screen Tenants For Your Hilton Head or Bluffton Long Term Rentals?

You’re faced with a vacant unit and someone has responded to your website or online ad. You’re anxious to close a deal.

Not so fast.

As tempting as it is to quickly sign up this prospective renter, you shouldn’t shortcut your due diligence process. Spend the time now to determine if this person is right for your unit, rather than dealing with potentially more serious problems down the road.

To start, here are five questions you should ask first of the prospective tenant in Hilton Head/Bluffton:

 

Tenant screening services , which are integrated with web-based property management software packages like those offered by AIM Real Estate Management, can help you find the right tenant. Conducting a thorough investigation can be time consuming, but if you end up with the right tenant, the time will have been well spent.

 

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