What you should know about renting in Northern Virginia

Here are 10 things you may wish to know before renting in Virginia:

1.  Read the fine print.  Always make sure you know what you are agreeing to.

2.  Some leases require you to pay HOA (Home Owner Association) or Condo Fees in addition to the rent you are already paying.

3.  Prepare to pay a nonrefundable application fee for the places you want to rent.

4.  Know your credit score before you apply.  Many landlords will not consider tenants with a credit score below a certain level.

5.  Have your checkbook ready.  When you apply, be ready to submit a check for the first month’s rent and security deposit with it.

 

6.  Always disclose pets.  There are plenty of pet friendly communities.  Expect your pet deposit to be around $250- $500.

7.  Be aware of carpet cleaning requirements. Especially when you have pets.  Many landlords require the carpets be cleaned annually or bi-annually.

8.  Know your budget and how much you can really afford.

9.  Plan your timing.  Landlords won’t hold a property empty for an extra month until you’re ready to move.

10.  Call Heather Maier to help find your new rental home!

·         Get access to properties and databases not available to the general public.

·         Save your time by having Heather pre-screen potential properties for you.

·         Avoid discouragement. Find out quickly if the property you are interested in has already been rented.  Quite often it takes the public websites and rental sites up to a week to show it is not longer available.

·         Find the best deals that meet your criteria and lifestyle desires.

·         Get facts in advance so you won’t be surprised by clauses and fine print later.

IMPORTANT:  Most people do not know that it is the landlord that almost always takes care of my finders fee for you!  So you, my friend, have no reason not to call today!

Email: HeatherNovaHomes@gmail.com

305-281.1873