Homes CountywideResidential Sales and Management

Overview

 

Looking for a new home rental can be a time consuming and stressful activity for most people. Understanding the process of renting a home will go a long way toward making your experience much easier. We are here to help guide you through the process and will do all we can to assist you every step of the way.

 

Home Search

It all starts here, the search for your new home. You've decided on the area and now you've discovered an available home that's just what you're looking for. At this time you can contact us either by phone, email, or contact form from our website. We will ask a few pre-qualifying questions, and then set up a showing appointment at a time convenient for you. After viewing the home and you decide it's the home you'd like to rent, we will give you a rental application to complete.

Application & Acceptance

Once we receive your application we will verify the information provided to us. This will include verfication of both your Current and Previous Employment and Income, Residence History, Personal References, and Credit Information. We charge a non-refundable screening fee of $35 per each applicant.

Lease Agreement

Now that we have approval of your application we will meet with you to complete the Lease Agreeement. We will take all the time neccessary to assure that the lease information is correct and that you understand everything contained within the agreement.

Initial Rent & Deposit

With the Lease Agreement completed, agreed to, and signed we will ask that you submit your Initial 1st Month Rent and Security Depost. The first month rent will be for the entire month, and the deposit equal to one month rent. For example, if the monthly rent is $2,000 then the depoit will be $2,000 for a total move-in cost of $4,000. If you move in on any day other than the 1st of the month, then the second months rental amount will be prorated to the number of actual days of residency of the 1st month.

Move-In

Now that we have a completed Lease Agreement and the Initial Rent & Deposit have been paid, you are ready for your move-in on the specified date. We will ask you to fill out a Move-In Inspection Form where you can inspect the home and make note of any irregularities such as stains, chips, cracks, dusty or dirty conditions, odors, broken fixtures, etc. This is all for your protection to make a record of this so you aren't held responsible when you vacate the property. 

On Move-In you will also be given all required property Keys, Remotes, and Devices. You will be asked to acknowlede that you have received these by signing this section contained on the Move-In Form.

We also will suggest that you obtain Renters Insurance as most property insurance will not cover tenant loss due to flooding, water damage, fire, theft, vandalsm, etc.

Rent Payments

We require all rent payment to be due and payable on the 1st day of every month. We offer a 3-Day Grace Period. If rent is received later than the 4th of the month a $30 late fee will be assessed.

Maintenance Requests

We want your stay with us to be a pleasurable and trouble free living experience, but things do happen! If at anytime you experience any problems with the homes structure, fixtures, equipment, landscaping, etc,. simply fill out our online Maintenace Request Form and we will attend to the issue immediately. In case of emergency situations you can telephone us direct 24/7.