A welcome sign this spring is the rental market is picking up. Our rental business has been busier than ever. We are having a hard time having enough listings for everyone. Our Savin Hill listings have rented quickest followed by Fields Corner/Melville Park. We are about to list a bunch of new listings and they should go quickly as well.
While this is true for our prime locations. There are other areas that are still harder to rent. A good measure of rentability in Dorchester is distance from the Redline or Mattapan Trolley. The further away, the harder to rent.
Tenants: One thing to keep in mind when requesting a showing is to show up on time. At the very least, call to let us know you are running late. Usually if we don't hear from you after waiting 15 minutes, we move on to our next appointment. So please call and let us know what is going on. The other item is credit. Bad credit hurts your chance at the best apartments. Get a copy of your credit report and make sure it is accurate before you put in that application.
Landlords: Promised repairs mean nothing to renters. If your hallway, roof, back decks, etc... need repair, most renters are not going to wait or agree to live through a renovation. Don't be surprised if renters are turned off by unfinished work or needed repairs. Fix it first, then the renters will come. Also, right now most of our renters are looking for fully applianced units (fridge!), gas heat and laundry in the building.
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