It occurred again!
An inquirer called with an elaborate saga of justification in defense of her credit report being so displeasing. Due to her co-signing for a relative who had not honored his repayment agreement, the negatives were recorded, reducing her score to the low 500's. She continued on about having to abruptly move before the lease term was completed because of a job relocation.
If that was not enough, the drama continued with detailed information describing what s
he said was rude and inconsiderate treatment received by her former management company upon returning the keys. She expected to get an approval nod for cleaning the unit instead of a reprimand for the early termination.
Guess how many times my antenna went up???
With a half-second pause in between her sentences, the caller begin to outline an intricate list of what she desired from us....
Applying for a rental is NOT an audition for a starring role. These types of Turn OFFS Will Get You Turned DOWN!
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Some people don't have brakes on their mouth. A simple Yes, ma'am, Yes, sir, will do. Don't volunteer unless asked.
Diane * I want to SCREAM * Save the DRAMA for your MOMMA! I have had 4 PAST residents who left the area and are coming back for a RETURN to their jobs contact me in the last month.....they were good tenants with stories - I'll take them KNOWING that they have good jobs and don't destroy property!
Don - and when they open it, you see their FOOT don't you? HAH!
Wallace!!! Did you do a post on that???
Diane: But .. but .. but! There is always an explanation. Always a preface. Always a reason WHY it's not their fault. We've heard it too many times, haven't we? What these potential clients need to understand that it little matters WHY. It's the actuality and reality that matters. And as you say, that doesn't get you a knew rental ... or buy you a home in the current market. It's also why our New Leaf Program is of great interest to so many ... both professional and potential buyers. Thankfully, if the client puts their mind and hard work to it, they CAN turn the bad stories into happy endings ...
So good to see you! Are we ever going to get nice warm Spring weather in the south suburbs?
Gene
Ooops ... forgot to say ... SUGGESTED!!!
Gene
Hey Gene! It's coming... and when it gets here, it will last longer since it took it's time!
Diane,
What folks don't realize is how much they show you how they are the more they open their mouths. They dig deeper and deeper holes and we know that they are NOT the client that works for us.
All the best, Michelle
Diane, I hear a lot of stories on the mortgage end as well. Lucky for me that the rules are clear cut, so it does not matter how the low credit scores got there, the only thing that matters is that they are there, and all I can do is advice them on how to correct it.
I've received stories like this from 3 of my last 4 rental leads. I've begun to feel like there's a sign somewhere that says, "no job, no credit, call Karen." Gotta find it and rip it down. :)
Anyway, so good to see you here in the 'Rain.
Michelle: so true - when they talk, it's revelation time! Thanks for your input.
George: can imagine what YOU see! On my end, there is not much correction that can be done to remedy it on short notice.
Karen: You know EXACTLY what been happening over here!
You can learn alot from listening, however, when it comes to real estate transactions, what is in writing ( i.e. credit score, pre-approval letter, title work) speaks much more loudly than anything a renter, buyer or seller tells you :)
great post Diane!
sincerely,
grace
Grace - for sure! I did give your number out tonight to a Coldwell Banker agent. She will probably contact you tomorrow. Hopefully you will be able to help her client. (These were area we do not service)
Great Blog! I have heard of co-signing and the risk of it. Sometimes it is good but other times it does not work out like it suppose to.
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I need to trust my intuition and just say no! sounds like you are in tune to your intuition....good for you.
Hello Aida! Thanks for stopping by - believe me, before long if you stay in this business you will also get fine tuned.
Diane I don't want it. I don't need it. People like her. I got too much already that I am dealing with. Don't need more on my plate. Its been a while. Come back and blog Diane. Hope you have a great and safe summer. Great post.
GOOD MORNING DIANE! Yikes - imagine her applying for a job and being at the interview?!
Diane, so good to see and hear from you again...I've been wondering what you've been up to...guess Chi-Town is keeping you busy. Anyway, we've all heard the stories and like everyone points out "it's what is in writing.
Lanre - Thank you for your thoughtfulness!
Gab - Yikes is right! This happens when folks have something to hide. They fabricate!
Nick - Just been keeping the brokerage going - we have our share of business! Good to see ya!