Renting Homes - What to Consider

Some people opt to rent homes instead of apartments for a variety of reasons. One reason could be that they have children and want a yard for their children to play in. They may also not want neighbors above, below, or next door to them. No matter the reason, it can be an overwhelming experience, especially if this is your first time for renting homes instead of apartments. If the company you work for relocates you and you need to rent a home the company may have a specialist that will assist you with the process of moving and renting homes in the new area. When renting homes one of the biggest considerations is where it is located. If you have children, you want to make sure which schools they will go to and what reputation they have. This should be looked into before you decide on a location to move into. You should also find out how far it is to the nearest grocery stores, department stores, and how far a commute you will have to work. Once you have decided on a neighborhood or even two where you want to rent homes get in touch with a local realtor and see what is available in those neighborhoods. If they do not have any homes for rent listed then look in the local newspaper and set up appointments to look at as many homes as you can. During the appointment assess the attitude of the leasing company or landlord to see how amendable they are to your needs, ask how long it takes things to be fixed if there is a problem. Check out the condition of the home and the yard if there is one. Check the bathroom floors and walls for signs of rot, mildew, and mold. If possible look behind the washer, dryer, refrigerator, and stove to see if there is any infestations of insects. Also check the cabinets, especially in the corners. Make sure that all the floors are in good shape. If the walls need repainted find out if this will be done before you sign the lease and move in. Make sure that there are enough bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate your family and the kitchen is big enough. Ask the leasing company or landlord if they have a copy of the rental agreement with them that you can look at before you sign it. If you are not sure that the home would work for your family ask if they have any more rent homes you can look at. Once you have found the right home look over the leasing contract very carefully to make sure that everything you discussed is in the lease before it is signed. This article is penned by Lora Davis for Realty World Executives. Realty World Executives is a team of Rocklin ca real estate agents that help customers with buying and selling of homes for sale in Lincoln CA or homes in Roseville CA. If you are someone looking to buy/sell property in Rocklin and would like the services of a licensed real estate company then call Realty World Executives at 916-402-4697. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9621720