In your application<\/strong><\/p>\n To help the process run smoothly, Ms Newlan said first time renters should pay careful attention to filling out their application in full and correctly.<\/p>\n \u201cYou need to make sure that you fill out all of the information correctly and if you don\u2019t know some of the questions, you are more than welcome to call up and double check how you\u2019re supposed to answer,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n For applicants with little to no rental history, Ms Newlan said crafting a renter resume could help provide the kind of details agents are looking for.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just a cover letter introducing yourself, saying what you do and what you like to do in your spare time,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you have a pet, pop on a little application for them, let us know how old they are, or things about your children and why you want the home.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n Ms Newlan advised applicants to arrive at an inspection five to 10 minutes early to get a feel for the area and figure out if it\u2019s the right fit.<\/p>\n Once in the door, make a good first impression by bringing copies of any documents an agent might need like an application form from their website, 100 points of identification, any reference letters and a renter resume.<\/p>\n \u201cI always like it when people come to the open or private inspection with everything filled out in a nice plastic pocket and all ready to go,\u201d Ms Newlan said.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you\u2019re preparing it and giving it to the property manager face-to-face, we get to see what you\u2019re like and your mannerisms.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Katie-cropped-300x300.jpg\")