DQ - Negative Vibe (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) May 18, 2022 6:51 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Jim in O C [CA]) May 18, 2022 7:14 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Jim in O C [CA]) May 18, 2022 7:14 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by myob [GA]) May 18, 2022 7:25 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by MAP [NY]) May 18, 2022 7:57 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by RB [TN]) May 18, 2022 8:08 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Vee [OH]) May 18, 2022 8:37 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Ken [NY]) May 18, 2022 8:48 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by WMH [NC]) May 18, 2022 9:42 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Busy [WI]) May 18, 2022 9:54 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by DJ [VA]) May 18, 2022 10:20 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Small potatoes [NY]) May 18, 2022 11:59 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) May 18, 2022 12:43 PM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Robin [WI]) May 18, 2022 8:42 PM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by small potatoes [NY]) May 19, 2022 12:47 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Val [IL]) May 19, 2022 12:56 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Rick [IN]) May 19, 2022 7:03 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by PG [SC]) May 19, 2022 8:02 AM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Vee [OH]) May 19, 2022 9:37 PM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Adele [FL]) May 20, 2022 1:05 PM
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 6:51 AM Message:
Sometimes there is a certain level negativity radiated from someone before they apply.
I have someone that fits that bill perfectly. They screen very well on paper - but they add lots of social commentary along the way.
"Really nice place -too bad this one bedroom is small"
"The downstairs bathroom tub surround isn't as bright as the new one upstairs."
"We didn't pick up an application there -can you meet us so we can get one"
"Can we paint the place"
When you texted me the app, we couldn't print it - can you email it to me"
"The app you emailed to us, didn't have the $40 cost stamped on top of it, is this for free?"
"I have the application completed - when can we meet to discuss it?"
This place just had a $26,000 make over.....it is a long term hold for me.
I am supposed to meet with them today when showing the place to someone else. Assuming they check out alright, I will need to to decide weather to try and retrain them or tell them that they will be a c a better fit with my competitors.
The applicants - not that it matters are a married couple in late 50's with a 17 year old son. Someone's sanity is going to break when they find out the landlord is in charge.
--24.101.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Jim in O C [CA]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 7:14 AM Message:
For me i would pass. This type of applicant usually becomes a PITA.
--99.23.xxx.x |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Jim in O C [CA]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 7:14 AM Message:
For me i would pass. This type of applicant usually becomes a PITA.
--99.23.xxx.x |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by myob [GA]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 7:25 AM Message:
Jim OC "becomes" a PITA? Your definition of PITA needs adjusting. THESE PEOPLE ARE ALREADY A PITA tenant and they're not your tenant yet!!!!!! --99.103.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by MAP [NY]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 7:57 AM Message:
I had one of those yesterday. But she DOESN'T screen well on paper LOL. Two kids and preggers, breaking up with baby daddy who paid all the bills. JUST got a job as a receptionist.
"don't you have any more photos; i need to see if it will be suitable for my kids"
"I can't fill all this out (the application), my BF was paying all the bills."
Buh bye. --72.231.xxx.xx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by RB [TN]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 8:08 AM Message:
Behaviors have patterns,
including but not limited to anything. --24.183.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 8:37 AM Message:
Great story, wrong place - NEXT Batter. --76.190.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 8:48 AM Message:
PITA for sure,Next --74.77.xx.xx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 9:42 AM Message:
I added a new question to my pre-screen questions based on info from here: "Do you have the Security Deposit (2x the rent) ready to pay in full at lease signing or will you need a payment plan?" Note: I'm not OFFERING a payment plan anymore, but if they say they need one, one more DQ. --50.82.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Busy [WI]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 9:54 AM Message:
My written criteria has :
3 'you shoulds' and you're out. A few of these fit into You Shoulds.
I write those comments down in a notebook as they make them. ( discreetly as possible, usually I hang back I only show empty.) One person seemed to even have noticed that I took notice of her complaint, and curbed further complaints, but declined an application when offered. That was wise.
To my way of thinking, its being able to quantify/ qualify 'the negative vibe' that can be useful in determining a cut-off point where Fair Housing would have no objections. I certainly don't mind one criticism, in fact, that would indicate they, too, have standards. But, when they get to three, then I figure they have no filter about complaints. --70.92.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 10:20 AM Message:
WMH- that's an excellent question for pre-screening.
I'm taking it!
Thanks : ) --68.229.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Small potatoes [NY]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 11:59 AM Message:
the red flag was can I paint the rest is confirmation. can I ask Why are you still considering this person? they won't be happy in your place. if you just spent 26k on a makeover and they are not wowed it's not a fit --172.58.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 12:43 PM Message:
I absolutely agree with you Small......
These are bankers siblings and they were a referral.
So if someone checks out fully - how do you DQ someone because they are a pain?
I am working on this for this afternoon - but it will end up sounding a great deal like my happy clause
--24.101.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: May 18, 2022 8:42 PM Message:
I put a high value on compliance. It sounds like they want you to do things THEIR way, and they haven't even been approved! You're right in listening to your gut! --172.58.xxx.xx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by small potatoes [NY]) Posted on: May 19, 2022 12:47 AM Message:
I know some here would say, say nothing but I would be straight up and tell them that they made a lot of negative comments about the place and you don't think they are a good fit for that apartment. Then wish them the best of luck in their apartment search.
BTW referrals almost never go well, perhaps that's a separate post. --24.194.xxx.xx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Val [IL]) Posted on: May 19, 2022 12:56 AM Message:
I hope you don’t consider that family unless you like drama. --73.211.xxx.xx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Rick [IN]) Posted on: May 19, 2022 7:03 AM Message:
When "eye" see DQ I'm thinking Dairy Queen. --75.107.xxx.xx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by PG [SC]) Posted on: May 19, 2022 8:02 AM Message:
Red flags - question is what will you do about the red flags? Nit picking the unit during the walk through. It will only get worse. --184.63.xxx.xx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: May 19, 2022 9:37 PM Message:
Rick_IN, you and I are thinking alike - root beer float... --76.190.xxx.xxx |
DQ - Negative Vibe (by Adele [FL]) Posted on: May 20, 2022 1:05 PM Message:
Yesterday I had listened to several critical comments on a very nice unit I was showing. I had had enough, and this person asked “When did you have the ac ducts cleaned last? I replied truthfully and nicely “Never”. That got their attention. They may have had a valid question, but by then enough was enough. This was not a good fit. I dodged a bullet.
A big N O on that one. --76.242.xx.xxx |
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