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List
your home for lease
If you are interested in leasing
your Orange County, CA home, the first question is usually
"where do I start?" You might be tempted to
advertise the home yourself using the newspaper, Pennysaver,
or other
means, but how will you know if you are pricing the home correctly to net you the highest rent? How will
you find highly qualified applicants?
How will you screen them (credit check and
references)? Will you be protected legally by
using the correct forms and contracts? If these are
legitimate concerns, then the answer is to use a
licensed Realtor to list your home for lease, to
assist you in finding a qualified tenant, and to utilize all
of the California Association of Realtors contracts and disclosures to protect you legally.
I am a home leasing specialist so let me help you lease your home!
My five goals as your
lease listing agent:
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Price the home accurately to
attract the most applicants and net you the highest
monthly rent
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Market the home using the widest
exposure including the Internet (MLS), advertising, and
agent networking
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Locate and screen highly qualified
applicants and do it in the shortest amount of time
possible
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Protect you as a landlord by using
California approved contracts, disclosures, and lease
agreement
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Add value by referring you to
property managers, home warranty, insurance products,
repair people, and more
Why should you use Ron
Denhaan & Associates of Realty Executives to
lease your home ?
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Experience - I am one of
the top leasing agents in my office. I have the experience
and know-how to handle your transaction
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Marketing - Using the Internet
(MLS), advertising, networking, and other marketing
methods, I give your home the highest possible exposure to
prospective tenants.
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Attract qualified tenants
- I have an steady supply of potential tenants who
find homes for lease through my web site and other
marketing tools. I match these daily contacts to my lease
listings.
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Thorough screening of potential tenants
- I review an applicant's credit, references,
income, and employment before presenting them to you.
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High quality photos of your listing - Take
a look at a typical lease listing and it will become
readily apparent that many real estate agents skimp on
photos for lease listings. Your listing deserves better!
As a semi-professional photographer, I will take at least
10 high-quality photos of the home and post them
on the MLS, to drive tenants to the listing.
Frequently
Asked Questions
How
will you determine the monthly price range for my home ?
Through
MLS comparables. I will run recent "comps" for
similar homes in your neighborhood that will help us determine
the right monthly rent price range
How do you screen
potential tenants?
We always check credit using a
three bureau credit report. We may also request other
documentation to prove income, job history, and credit
worthiness.
What about pets, water
beds, smoking?
As the Landlord, you may
specify your preferences for allowing pets, water-filled furniture,
or smoking. You have the option of allowing pets and you may
charge an extra deposit for each pet.
Do you use a yard sign?
lockbox, flyers? MLS listing?
We use all of the
above, but the final decision on any of these is yours.
What is the tenant
required to pay up front?
The tenant typically pays the
first month's rent and all security deposits (including pet,
key deposit, etc) prior to taking possession of the house. This
is typically paid with a cashier's check.
What is the maximum
security deposit I can charge?
In California, the maximum
security deposit allowed is two times the monthly rental
amount for an unfurnished home, or three times the monthly
rental amount for a furnished property.
Do I have to accept any
tenant, even if they have poor credit?
No! You have the right to accept
or reject a potential tenant based on credit
worthiness and your opinion of their ability to pay rent. You
have the right to review an applicant's credit, income, and
employment history, and you may reject the applicant if their
credit worthiness falls below your comfort level. However, you
may not reject an applicant based on race, religion, or
martial status!
All potential tenants are
presented to you!
As the homeowner,
you have the final say in selecting your potential tenant,
based on credit worthiness.
Do you also
do property management?
No, our job is to
find a qualified tenant for you. We can refer you to a property
manager if you would prefer to have one to help manage your
property.
What about also offering
a lease-option on the home?
We can help you
with a lease-option if you are also interested in selling your
home at the end of the lease period. My lease-option web page here, explains all of the aspects
of these transactions and what advantages it brings to you, the
homeowner.
What is the cost for y our
services ?
We charge 6% of the first
year's rent, paid upon receipt of funds by the tenant. This is
a one-time fee, and it is split with another agent if they
provide the tenant.
If
you have any questions about leasing, call me today
at 949-290-3263 to discuss!
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If you are interested in leasing or renting
your home, please give me a call. I am a highly experienced agent who can help you lease or rent your home in
South Orange County, CA. Call me today at (949) 290-3263!
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