We choose, we are chosen - in order for the tenant to find his landlord, efforts must be made on both sides. The number of offers on the real estate market is large enough for you to find objects you like. But you are not the only one who has good taste and is interested in a specific apartment or house with a designer renovation and functional layout. How to make a "rental resume" and conquer the owner? We will reveal to you the secrets of how to please the owner and settle in the house of your dreams.
Smart, beautiful, athlete, patriot: what personal qualities should be indicated
Don't try to be someone you're not. When communicating with a potential landlord, it is important to behave naturally. Pretentious mannerism and mannerism are useless. By signing a contract, you are tying yourself to a person for a long period of time, so fake masks will only complicate further communications. During the first meeting, another acquaintance with a new person takes place, many of whom you have had to experience during your life. Tell me banal, but necessary facts about yourself: name, age, education, work. Transform yourself from a stranger to someone they know and therefore can trust.
Walking in dirty shoes on the carpet, wiping your hands on the curtains and drawing on the wallpaper with everything you can get your hands on - we are sure that you will not allow yourself to treat your living space with such cruelty, but your landlord does not know this yet. Assure him of your accuracy, neatness and responsibility. Renting an apartment in good condition, they want to receive it in the same condition. You will not be able to save the selected apartments from the harmful effects of time on the freshness of the renovation and the quality of things, but you can definitely keep them clean.
Start the dating phase right:
- name
- age
- illumination
- profession
- responsibility
- cleanliness
When talking about yourself, it is very important to be yourself, and not to seem like an ideal. By the way, about ideals - each of us has bad habits, and you are probably no exception. Mention those that may be important. Nervous biting of the lips and crunching of the fingers can be safely crossed out, but smoking is worth talking about. Some owners are categorically against the residents of their apartment smoking within its walls. An unpleasant smell can permeate the expensive upholstery of upholstered furniture, which is not so easy to get rid of. Discuss in advance the attitude to smoking and determine the permitted places. A balcony is often a compromise, but not always.
How professionalism at work affects success in renting
Professional development is an important stage of life. Your success in the career field is not only a reason for parental pride, but also a strong proof that you are a successful person who can afford to live in rented apartment and correctly pay the required amount for it in a clearly defined period. In the same way that when issuing a loan, a bank wants to make sure of the client's solvency, when signing a lease agreement, real estate owners seek to receive similar guarantees. The choice of profession and your development in it will interest the lessor, they will demonstrate your financial stability and reliability.
In any job, not only your professional skills and knowledge are highly valued, but also the so-called soft skills. Not only the office schedule requires punctuality, but also meetings with potential landlords. Value other people's time as you want your own time to be valued. Even if in this situation "time is not money", it still remains an important resource that can be spent with much more benefit than simply waiting for an appointment.
At the interview, recommendations from the previous place of work will be an additional plus, and when meeting with the landlord - from the previous place of residence. The assurance of your loving mother that you are decent and good is not taken into account. It is about recommendations from the owner of the apartment you rented before, if there is one. You can recall your experience and how you performed as a tenant. Indicate your punctuality in matters of timely payment, absence of conflict situations and respectful attitude to property.
Let's summarize and summarize. When communicating with the property owner, show that you:
- have a good job with stable income
- be respectful of people with whom you are connected with work matters and other business obligations
- you know the value of someone else's property
By following these simple instructions, you will be able to prove to your interlocutor that he is guaranteed to get what he expects from you - a whole apartment, a full wallet and no headaches.
Interaction inside and outside the apartment
One way or another, you can't miss getting to know your neighbors. It could be a chance meeting in a stairwell or loud bass playing above your head in the middle of the night. It is important not only to indicate that you yourself are not a fan of noise during illegal hours, but also to find out about the position of future neighbors. Prevent possible conflicts before they start.
Friendly gatherings at your home are an organic part of life, so the landlord will not mind. It's another thing when it's not just rare meetings, but cohabitation. Clearly indicate the number of people who will live in the apartment or house during the term of your lease.
Four-legged and furry or completely legless and slippery neighbors are also considered - cats and dogs, snakes and lizards, hamsters and guinea pigs, who have gathered to live with you in the same territory, are the same tenants as you, so you should definitely mention them and find out about the possibility of renting an apartment with animals. If you decide rent a private house, a big dog will only help the security system, so it can please the owner. But if you decided to fit a whole zoo in a tiny one-room apartment, such a surprise will not bring joy to the landlord.
Ladies and gentlemen, people and animals - talk about your relationship with everyone:
- neighborhood
- roommates
- pets
Strongly constructed communications with people help to live in peace and harmony. Save yourself and the owner of the apartment from unpleasant surprises.
Another type of relationship will also allow you to raise your reputation in the eyes of the real estate owner - cooperation with an agency. Experienced experts and companies that have worked on their image and name for years always approach the choice of partners and clients responsibly. Having enlisted support T.H.E. Capital, you will demonstrate your reliability as a tenant.
