A personal letter accompanying a rental application is a very good thing.  I suggest that all of my tenants write one.  It is especially important for folks who may have lost their home in foreclosure, or just sold in a short sale.  Landlords want to know why a tenant can afford their property, but couldn't afford their own mortgage.  A little upfront explanation goes a long way.

Via Michelle Gibson REALTOR® Wellington Florida Real Estate (Hansen Real Estate Group Inc.):
A personal letter sealed the deal AGAIN

letter writingLetter writing isn't a thing of the past when I'm working with prospective tenants.

I've always been a firm believer in writing a personal letter introducing yourself to a prospective landlord when submitting a lease offer. 

In todays economy so many prospective tenants don't look good a paper, but in my experience theres always a reason why; divorce, death, job lose, medical bills, etc. 

I have found that writing a letter explaining your circumstances almost always supersedes a bad credit report or a questionable rental application.

A few weeks ago another one of my clients signed a lease all because of the personal letter we submitted with their lease offer. The listing agent/owner was reluctant after reviewing their rental application and credit, but after reading my clients "sincere letter" their offer was accepted.

Letter writing may seem like a thing of the past, but if you are looking for a rental I highly recommend submitting a personal letter along with your lease offer regardless if your credit is 800 or 400.


Michelle Gibson REALTOR®
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc.
561.333.0446
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Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker- Licensed in Virginia, GRI, SFR, Northern Virginia Short Sale Specialist. Affiliated with Long & Foster, 7526 Limestone Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155.  To contact Chris Ann, call 703-402-0037 or email chrisann@LNF.com.  Or you can visit her website:  www.nvarealestate.net.

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The opinions expressed in this post are those of Chris Ann Cleland, not those of Long & Foster REALTORS®.

 

4 Comments on A personal letter sealed the deal AGAIN

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2010
117,447 Points Called Shot Master

Letters are always a great idea to have a prospective tenant write and accompany their rental application.
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I don't know why more people don't do them. 
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Chris Ann - Thank you so much for the re-blog!
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Michelle:  It's my pleasure.  I believe 100% in doing the same thing. 
10:08am • #4


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