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Now that we have talked about screening any potential tenants, there quite a few other things that you need to make sure that you are doing when you are looking to rent to people.  Firstly, the screening is a good thing but you also need to make sure that you are checking their credit.

That way, you know not only that they have good credit but that they pay their bills on time.  Paying their bills on time is a sign that you, as a landlord will get your rent on time and that is something that you want.  Next, you want to make sure that they fill out an application.

What an application will do is provide you with rental history and you always want to make sure that you are calling any previous landlords, as they can tell you how the tenants were.

When you are a landlord, you are taking a huge risk.  Not only are you letting people you do not truly know into your home, but you are letting them live there without any real supervision.  Well, I can tell you for sure that there a lot of people out there that would not be good tenants … and those are the people you do not want to rent too.

So how do you find the great tenants and what are the steps that you should be taking?  Well, that is what we are going to talk about in the next couple blogs just so that you can get a real feel of the tenants that you could be getting into your rental properties.

One thing you need to make sure that you are doing is that you are screening any potential renters, as that is how you are going to know if they would be a good fit.

It is pretty easy to provide good customer service on the phone or even in person, as your personality is something that will shine right through but trying to provide it via e-mails can be difficult.  That is why you need to make sure that you are not only making your e-mails personal and professional but that you are returning your e-mails.

That is one of the biggest complaints that customers have whenever they are dealing with a real estate agent via the internet – they do not get a return e-mail.  You need to make sure that you are constantly checking and constantly returning your e-mails, as that is one form of communication that is very popular nowadays.

Just remember that the level of service that you provide to your customers is going to make them recommend you and make them come back.

In this day and age, you would be amazed just how many customers are looking for special and … good customer service.  This is a day of technology and most of the time, when technology is involved; there is a level of customer service that technology-savvy customers are looking for but not always delivered.

That is where you, as a real estate agent can come in.  Just because you find yourself a prospect online that does not mean that the customer service goes down at all.  Customer service is something that will keep your customers coming back time and time again.

In the next blog, we will go through some tips and tricks in order to ensure that your customers keep coming back to you!

One thing you have to realize is that, if you are the person buying a home or leasing a property, you do not necessarily need a real estate agent. Now, they can come in very handy, but just realize at the onset that they are not always needed.

In many cases, such as with closing and escrow, you can rely on a good property attorney instead. No matter what, do not ever let the real estate agent choose your attorney. There are no exceptions to this rule; your attorney needs to be totally on your side.

You can never really get guaranteed impartiality with a real estate agent, so it might be a good idea to talk to people you know about agents with whom they have worked, so you can at least get a solid recommendation.

It can be really difficult to choose a good real estate agent, especially if you are the one in the market to buy or rent. You see, in this case, the agent may also be working with whomever is trying to sell or lease a property, and thus may not have your best interests at heart.

The real estate agent might be depending on a commission generated by the selling or renting of the place in which you are interested. Thus, he or she might be tempted to pressure you into making a choice too quickly, before you really have time to think about it.

You see, there are so many things to consider when choosing a real estate agent, so many things you need to do to make sure you are totally protected.

Saving money on your home insurance is very, very important — we all know this but I can tell you from experience and as I mentioned in the last blog, coming up with ways to save some money on your home insurance is difficult.  One sure fire way to make sure that you save a little on your premium is definitely by your credit score.

I can tell you that your credit score is something that many, many insurance companies are looking at and they are certainly letting that influence their decision to up or lower your premium, so that is something that you want to keep an eye on. 

Another thing you want to make sure of is that you have alarms installed.  Having security cameras and alarms installed can really help you in the long run assuring that you definitely get a lower premium.

When it comes to home insurance, I can promise that there are many, many different ways out there that you can actually save yourself some money.  Most people don’t know any ways to cut some costs on home insurance, however … there are a lot of different ways and that is what we are going to talk about!

One of the first ways that you can save a little cash on your home insurance is by making sure that the security in your home is upgraded.  Things like smoke alarms and alarms in general can go a really, really long way.

In the next blog, we will talk about how your credit score will assist with your home insurance premium!

The reason you want to become familiar with all of this information is because of the many responsibilities you as the landlord will have for your property.

It is your job to keep everything in good working order. If there is an electrical issue, you need to take care of that. Plumbing, appliances, the heat and the air conditioning — it will be up to you to keep all of this working the way it is supposed to work. And if at any time your tenants come to you for prepares, tackle the problem as soon as possible.

Safety and security are largely your responsibilities as well, so make sure your tenants are safe while living on your property.

Compared with what it takes to be a good landlord, becoming a landlord is actually a piece of cake. You have to consider this: if you get a reputation as a poor landlord, what tenant is going to want to rent from you?

The first way to be a good landlord is actually by protecting yourself. As you have read, it is important for you to understand all of your rights as a landlord, as well as the responsibilities you will have.

It will serve you very well to contact your local rental housing authority. Doing so will allow you to completely understand what legal rights you have as a landlord, as well as what you are responsible for concerning your tenants and your property. Complying with the state laws as well as your local laws is extremely important. You will also want to be aware of health codes, building codes, housing codes, and so on.