How to Impress a Landlord When Applying for Rental Homes

As renting becomes increasingly more popular in major metropolitan areas, the competition for renting also increases. Single-family home rentals are growing at a faster pace than any other portion of the housing market. The number of US households are consistently rising however growth in owner-occupied units are stagnating as mostly all housing filled by rentals.
With the demand for rentals increasing, renters need to spend more time to stand out from the crowd. Here are a few tips to impress your landlord when finding and applying for rental homes.
Landlords Care about First Impressions
Just like any job interview, your first impression can be the most important. There are only a few times you will see your landlord, once during the initial showing, during the move-in, and during any maintenance or inspections, if necessary. You are not going to see your landlord often. This means your landlord will evaluate you based on their first impressions on you.
The initial showing is not only a time for you to browse the rental property but a time for the landlord to ask you questions about your current living situation. Anything you say during this time should match with your official application. Presenting accurate information about your credit, income, and employment status will avoid misleading the landlord once he or she runs a background check through your social security number.