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!
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Get access to properties and databases not
available to the general public.
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Save your time by having Heather pre-screen
potential properties for you.
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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.
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Find the best deals that meet your criteria and
lifestyle desires.
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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
