How to find a tenant for your flat quickly?

Renting out a flat in Katowice or any other city is a common way for property owners to earn money. It may seem that this is also one of the relatively easy ways of topping up the household budget. And that is certainly true, as long as we have no trouble finding a tenant who will pay on time and intends to rent our flat for longer. There is nothing more troublesome than tenants who fall into arrears and come and go in rapid succession. In today's article we therefore explain how to find a trustworthy tenant quickly and effectively.

A good advertisement is key

If we want to let a flat quickly and effectively, we should start by crafting a suitable advertisement to place on property portals. It is worth putting in the effort from the start to create a description that is comprehensive and will interest the reader.

In the rental advertisement, let us include all the information about our property. The size of the rooms, the available furnishings and, of course, the rent all matter. Let us not forget to give approximate amounts for utility bills.

The second, very important element of every flat rental advertisement is the photos. They should be sharp and bright. It is important to have as many of them as possible, showing the interior from several different angles. Remember that advertisements without photos are often skipped by users. By not posting photographs, you therefore reduce your chances of quickly finding a tenant.

Reaching your audience

There are specialist websites on the internet where you can post flat rental advertisements. However, you do not have to limit yourself to them. Placing the advertisement in Facebook groups is a good idea. Also target websites that have phone apps, as it turns out that most people look for properties to rent on their phones.

Present the flat properly

If your advertisement worked, your phone should very soon start ringing with requests from potential tenants to view the property. It is best to arrange all the viewings on one day, at intervals of, say, 30 minutes. Before you meet the first prospective tenant, though, prepare the flat properly. Remember to clean it and, if necessary, also freshen it up, for example by repainting the walls or replacing the fitted carpet or rug. First impressions count here, so make sure they are as good as possible.

Use a tried-and-tested agreement

Most landlords download the first agreement template they find online and give it to tenants to sign. Unfortunately, such documents offer the owner of the flat little protection should the tenant turn out to be dishonest.

If you want to protect yourself properly, consult a notary on the content of the agreement; then you can be sure that it protects both you and the other party.

Another solution is to use the services of an estate agency that acts as an intermediary in letting. Its job is not only to find a suitable tenant and show the flat, but also to settle all the legal matters. Thanks to professional support you save energy and time, and in addition you have a guarantee that the tenant will be a trustworthy person.