Screening
Screening Is the Most Important Detail
Good rental operations start with a written screening process, not a gut feeling. Set objective criteria before the listing goes live, check the information applicants give you, and apply the same process to every applicant. Keep the records organized so the decision is consistent, explainable and easy to review.
Why this helps
A decision made on a feeling is hard to explain to anyone, even yourself. A written process and tidy records let you look back and see why you chose what you did.
Do this
- Set objective criteria before the listing goes live. Deciding ahead keeps you from deciding on the spot.
- Check the information applicants give you. A quick check means you're working from facts.
- Apply the same process to every applicant. Every person gets the same fair shot.
- Keep the records organized so the decision is consistent, explainable, and easy to review. Future you will be grateful!
Next step
Pour a cup of coffee and write your criteria on one page. Then you're ready the moment the vacancy goes live.