10 ways to make your application stand out
Whether you are fresh out of your family home or a seasoned veteran hunting down your tenth share house, all renters will begin their journey at the same place: creating an application.
Here are the top 10 ways to make your application stand out from the pack:
• Introduce yourself: This is your time to shine and make your application a real stand out! It’s all about creating an emotional bond with the property manager (not many people think of this) – you want the property manager to know why you would be the best candidate, keep things short and sweet but introduce the best version of yourself to them.
• It’s all about the charm: try to think about qualities of a desirable tenant, include these wherever possible in your application from start to finish. Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine through (provided it’s a good one of course!).
• Photo identification: put a face to your application and confirm to the property manager you are, who you say you are! This can be a drivers license, passport or even a student card.. any identification with a relatively updated photo of yourself will be perfect.
• Provide personal references: this is someone that knows you well – co-worker, friend, cousin, try not to choose an immediate family member. Hot tip: it’s always good to give your personal references a heads up, this gives them time to think about why you would be such a great tenant!
• Provide proof of income (eg. payslips, bank statements): having a stable, reliable income will impress not just the property manager but also the landlord, especially if this is your first time renting! Try to provide at least 3 months worth if you can.
• Include your previous rental history: now, this one is a biggie! If you can show you’ve paid your rent on time for your previous rentals, property managers and landlords will love this as paying your rent on time means no hassle or headaches for them! Don’t worry if you don’t have any rental history, we’ve got everything you need to know to get your way around it here.
• Include a reference letter: ask a previous employer or property manager/landlord if they can provide you with a character reference letter. This letter should highlight your good character to help boost your chances of making a good first impression.
• Complete a verified background or police check: this shows property managers you’re putting in that little bit of extra effort and it might just be the thing that gets you across the line.
• Double, triple check: have you included all of the correct documentation? Have you completed all of the required fields with dotted i’s and crossed t’s? It’s very unlikely for property managers to chase you for information, so make sure you get it in their first time around.
• Follow up: It’s always good to make sure the property manager has received your application! As soon as you’ve hit submit, send an email or give the property manager a quick call to check they’ve got it - don’t be afraid to let them know how excited you are about the property!
Good luck!
The Sorted team