2023-07-02 22:00:00
A few tips for taking care of your rental file
A neat and complete rental file is an essential element to increase your chances of find a property that meets as many of your criteria as possible. Prepare it well in advance. As far as required documents are concerned, it is better to have too many than not enough. Please equip yourself with a printer, or at least find a good printer near you, because you will spend time printing, scanning, reprinting.
Here is a list of the famous papers (to be stapled and slipped, ideally, into a pocket so as not to lose them):
An up-to-date proof of identity, whether it is an identity document or a passport
A copy of your last 3 payslips (or balance sheets if you are self-employed), to provide tangible proof of your financial stability
Proof of address
To this you can add:
A certificate of guarantor (a relative, a close friend, or Visale) and his last tax notice
A RIB
A proof of the CAF if you touch APL
A letter of recommendation from your previous landlord (very optional, this document often makes the difference with real estate agents, especially in high-tension areas).
Planning your documents well in advance, preferably before using a real estate agency, will allow you to avoid many blunders (oh damn, where did I put my last two tax notices?). Yes, you are not alone: other candidates are waiting at the gate, and failure to meet certain deadlines can postpone your chances of finding yourself at the top of the pile of tenant files.
Also, be sure to keep several versions of your file on hand: you will no doubt have to canvass several landlords and real estate agents.
Visits: how to show your motivation?
In addition to basic politeness, the key word for obtaining accommodation to rent is seriousness. To build trust with your agent or landlord, be punctual, regular and curious.
Punctuality: a quality appreciated by agencies
As real estate agents often have several files to deal with simultaneously, they often link several visits to the same property in order to optimize their time. Essential link between you and the owner, his opinion is often listened to, and heard by them. Be respectful of your time (even if, let’s agree, this advice is first and foremost a matter of common sense and good manners)
Respect the visits and schedules: If you have agreed on an appointment to visit an accommodation, make sure to arrive on time and to respect the instructions of the real estate agent. Being punctual demonstrates your seriousness and your commitment to the rental.
Stick to the rules and deadlines: Once you’ve found the perfect home and are ready to sign a lease, make sure you stick to all the rules and deadlines set by the real estate agent. Provide the requested documents on time and meet payment deadlines.
Regularity, a quality that makes the difference
If you regularly apply for ads published online by your agency, you will increase your chances of being given priority for accommodation that meets your criteria. If your name comes up several times on applications for similar accommodation, the agency will necessarily see your motivation. In the end, these efforts pay off!
Curiosity: show that you are interested!
Before the visit, prepare a list of questions concerning the accommodation, the lease, the charges, the mandatory diagnoses, the co-ownership, etc. This will show the real estate agent that you are interested in the apartment or house you are viewing.
What communication to put in place?
To find a property to rent quickly, it is tempting to go to the nerve to find the best offers before everyone else. However, this method rarely works with real estate agents. To find a tenant, they must follow specific processes. Thus, respecting the starting rules is the best way to build a cordial and trusting relationship over the long term with your agent.
A few tips that can really make a difference:
Make compromises: it may happen that you come across the ideal accommodation, the one that meets all your criteria (places, number of rooms, location, neighborhood, etc.). However, be flexible by listing your criteria in order of priority. Concessions are sometimes essential. Too many requirements can deprive you of a good on which you have positioned yourself.
Communicate openly and transparently: If you have any questions, concerns or reservations regarding a property, do not hesitate to discuss them with your real estate agent. Open and transparent communication fosters a relationship of trust and allows any problems to be resolved quickly.
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