Wellbeing & Wellness
2 Simple Habits to Help Make Your Property Search Less Stressful
Applying These Positive Habits to Your Lifestyle Can Have A Significant Impact on How You Secure Your Next Property.
Fostering new habits can make a huge difference in your life. Securing a lease is not easy. For many prospective tenants, (especially first-timers) it can take months to find a new place to rent. Not to mention you are likely in competition with other applicants. While many tenants focus on passing their tenant references. By honing in on being financially stable. Having a good credit check. No criminal background. Find out more here. Tenants could also assert their focus on character-building criteria. Such as building new habits like self-discipline. Or time management. Being more Organized. Resilient, confident etc.
Yes, prioritizing the criteria’s needed to pass your tenant reference will likely secure you the residency you want. However, you should not undermine how far soft skills can take you. As a tenant, you will find that it can be emotionally draining trying to find a new property. It can be especially distressing for new prospective tenants. You will need to have these personal soft skills as they will become an essential asset when the going gets tough. This is part of the process too.
At Clooper we aim for you to have an excellent journey finding a new residency. This process can be demanding, but it does not have to weigh you down. Surprise yourself and adopt new habits! Apply them to your property search. Soon you will find that the process of finding a new property will become a lot easier.
GET INTO THE HABIT OF BECOMING MORE SELF-DESCIPLINED
A prospective tenant in many ways is like a prospering athlete in training. You are in competition with lots of candidates. Constantly on the move. All aiming to secure the winning prize ( a new property). Like every athlete, they implement new habits within their lifestyle that make them a strong candidate. The same concept applies to tenants. Remember, although landlords run a business, they won’t just allow anyone to rent their property. Harbor new habits that will make you stand out. Practice self-discipline.
Advice now discusses why prospective tenants should be organized and professional. Saying that “getting accepted as a tenant is a bit like applying for a job”. Advising tenants to, “turn up on time for any viewings or meetings” and “check any emails you send for spelling mistakes”
These simple habits will make a huge difference. Making you more attentive to detail. Effectively appear more professional, which leaves a great impression on your potential landlord. At Clooper we pride ourselves on being organized. Fortunately, we’ve got your back! We’ve devised a list of habits that can make you become more organized.
- Always contact your landlord if you need to reschedule a viewing.
- Have your documents ready.
- Know the address of the property viewing.
- Do your research on the area (to avoid any surprises)
- Let go of procrastination (it will always be to your detriment in the future)
- Keep a planner of all your notes
An extra new skill to have under your belt is to always change your perspective! These new habits may feel like a lot to bear, but remember doing them will make your life easier. The habits exist to assist your tenancy process, not hinder it. Apply these habits, one step at a time and you will see positive results.
GET INTO THE HABIT OF BECOMING MORE CONFIDENT
Understandably, it is easy to feel intimidated as a tenant. Having a landlord ask you lots of questions about your fiance, credit check, history can be a harrowing experience. We understand you want to make the best impression. The pressure is on. Simply, relax and be yourself. Remember the landlord wouldn’t have you view the property if they didn’t think that you were a qualifiable candidate.
So get into the habit of asking questions in return. This habit is very beneficial. Effectively, it will keep you informed and also at ease in the future, because you won’t be surprised by any turn of events. Asking questions also gives a good impression that you are interested in the property. Here is a list of questions you should ask your landlord…
- To ease any uncertainty, ask your landlord, who is responsible for what?
- What are the rules on redecorating?
- How safe and secure is the property and area?
- How soon are you looking to fill the unit?
- What kind of tenant are you looking for?
Find out more about what questions to ask here.
GET INTO THE HABIT OF CONFIDENTLY CONTACTING YOUR POTENTIAL LANDLORD
Even before you step foot in your dream property (at a viewing) you have to be confident. Landlords won’t always confirm your viewing which can feel like a roadblock, especially for new prospective tenants, so you have to be confident and contact them. A simple message reaching out and showing that you are still interested could land you your first viewing. Landlords are busy people, and sometimes they just need a reminder and friendly nudge in order for you to catch their eye.
Confidence plays a huge role in getting the lease you want. You will stand out to your landlord. Appear more knowledgeable and keen. Effectively this habit can also be applied to any circumstances. However, confidence doesn’t happen overnight. Until then, fake it until you make it!
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