I was speaking with one of my clients today about the delay in renting out his property. Like a lot of listings it received a lot of showings and interest when it was just put on the market, but then things seeem to quiet down and that listing kind of goes towards the back of your mind, if you let it.
However I have a great relationship with this gentleman and we talk every couple of days to review what is going on. I really felt the need to help him find a good tenant quickly because his last tenant, who rented this quaint little one bedroom actually ruined the apartment. The apartment was in such a sorry state that this owner had no other choice but to take the tenant's security depsoit and literally redo the whole condo.
He got rid of the dingy carpet and tiled the whole floor.
He tore out the entire kitchen and built a brand new one with all new appliances.
He even had to replace the air conditioner! The tenant never changed the filter in 2 years and it burnt out the A/C.
He finished all of this about 10 days ago and I have been trying very hard to find a tenant. We spoke around noon today and I reitereated my desire for him to find a good tenant fast, so as we were touching base I used my extensive advertising network to repost his listing every place possible.
Wouldn't you know as I was working after hours around 6:30 the phone rings and a girl called me about the property. She came right over to see it, she loved it, and she is moving in as soon as possible!
He is thrilled and I am really happy that I could help him. Being a Realtor is very rewarding when you feel like you have made a positive difference in someone's life.
-Randy Harden
Wieder Realty
Click the link to see the listing that I am refering to.
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