🏡 Rental Process – From Start to
Finish!
Plan
Your Next Move with Confidence – Home Sweet Home Properties
If you're planning to move into a new rental home within the
next 45 days, we’re here to guide you through a smooth, professional,
and transparent process.
📌 Rental Requirements – What You Need
to Qualify
To maintain a high standard of tenant-landlord satisfaction,
we kindly ask prospective tenants to meet the following general criteria.
Please note that some landlords may offer flexibility depending on the
property.
- 💰 Income Verification: Minimum
household income must be 35–40 times the monthly rent.
Acceptable proof includes W-2s, pay stubs, bank statements or other
verifiable documents.
- 🏦 No Steady Income? If
you don’t have a consistent income source, you’ll need to provide proof
of liquid savings covering at least 12-24 months of rent,
typically via bank or brokerage statements.
- 📊 Rent-to-Income Ratio: Landlords
or property managers may enforce a 35–40% rent-to-income ratio depending
on their policies.
- 📅 Move-in
Timeframe: The lease start date must fall between Day 1 and
Day 45 from your application. Please allow sufficient time for your
application to be processed, as approval times may vary depending on the
landlord or property management company.
- 🧾 Funds at Signing: Be
prepared to provide first month’s rent, one month’s security
deposit, and broker’s fee upon signing.
- 💼 Broker Fee: Unless the listing states
otherwise (e.g., MLS listings), broker fees are the responsibility
of the tenant. In some cases, landlord contributions may partially
reduce this fee—determined individually.
🗂️ Ready to Schedule A
Private Tour
After you’ve spoken with a team member at Home Sweet Home
Properties, a few quick steps will help us coordinate property visits
efficiently: All Forms can be sent via Docusign for electronic signature.
- 📄 Forms to Complete:
Please click the link below to access the documents in DocuSign and
complete your electronic signature:
- 💳 Credit Evaluation:
- Agents
may request your latest Credit Karma score prior to
showing.
- If
required by the landlord or property management, a formal credit
report will be conducted for all leaseholders.
- In
private listings where our agency is tasked to run credit, we charge a
modest $20 per person.
✍️ Lease Signing – The Final Step
Once you’ve found the perfect rental, all necessary
paperwork will be provided digitally via email or in person. Payments
must be submitted via bank-certified checks or electronic transfer. We
ensure everything is documented and professionally handled to protect both
parties.
🤝 Let’s Get Started
We’re committed to helping you find a home that suits your
lifestyle, timeline, and budget. Whether it’s your first rental or your next
chapter, we’ll guide you every step of the way with integrity and care.
If you have any questions, our team is just one call or
message away.
Warm regards,
Theresa
Bruno
Founder
& CEO
Home
Sweet Home Properties