{"id":9807,"date":"2018-07-20T00:00:02","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T23:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/blog\/?p=9807"},"modified":"2018-09-24T15:36:52","modified_gmt":"2018-09-24T14:36:52","slug":"how-to-find-tenants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/how-to-find-tenants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find tenants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Finding the right tenant<\/strong> can save you a great deal of time and money. The ideal tenant is one that pays the rent on time and keeps the property in good condition. That is why it\u2019s so important to invest time and energy\u00a0to <strong>find\u00a0the right tenant for your house in\u00a0Nigeria<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/lagos\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;HOUSES FOR SALE IN LAGOS&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,16711680],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">HOUSES FOR SALE IN LAGOS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Never rush the process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11170 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAYYAAADcAQMAAABOLJSDAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAACJJREFUaIHtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAA4N8AKvgAAUFIrrEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/hourglass-620397_1920.jpg\" alt=\"How to find tenants \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1447\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some landlords\/agents just rush and accept any tenant into their house who can pay the money immediately. This tends to happen mostly when the house has been up for rent on the market for a long time. Desperation can trigger a landlord selling to anyone which can cost more in the longer term compared to an empty property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/abuja\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;HOUSES FOR SALE IN ABUJA&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,16776960],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">HOUSES FOR SALE IN ABUJA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Research<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11172 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAYYAAADcAQMAAABOLJSDAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAACJJREFUaIHtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAA4N8AKvgAAUFIrrEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/knowledge-1052014_1920.jpg\" alt=\"How to find tenants\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure you do your due diligence and don\u2019t just dismiss a tenant just because of what you perceive. That person you turned down may just be the best tenant you will never have. Be logical and do your research before you pick a tenant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be afraid to sound intrusive. You need to confirm <strong>a tenant\u2019s ability to pay the rent<\/strong> before you make any decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/lagos\/ikorodu\/land\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;LAND FOR SALE IN IKORODU &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,16767334],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">LAND FOR SALE IN IKORODU <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Be flexible<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11171 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAYYAAADcAQMAAABOLJSDAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAACJJREFUaIHtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAA4N8AKvgAAUFIrrEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/holding-hands-3139604_1920.jpg\" alt=\"How to find tenants \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1293\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the most out of a real estate deal; you have to be flexible. Stick to your plan but be prepared to adjust to also accommodate your tenant preferences. As a Landlord, you can ask your agent for guidance during the negotiation process between both parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/lagos\/lekki\/lekki-phase-1\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;HOUSE FOR SALE IN LEKKI PHASE 1&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,16770457],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">HOUSE FOR SALE IN LEKKI PHASE 1<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take advantage of technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11132 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAYYAAADcAQMAAABOLJSDAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAACJJREFUaIHtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAA4N8AKvgAAUFIrrEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/monitor-1307227_1920.jpg\" alt=\"How to find tenants\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1355\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the advent of technology, you can advertise your property via social media or a reliable online platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/\">PropertyPro.ng<\/a>. You can find tenants\/leads online on a verifiable platform. However\u00a0when advertising\u00a0your<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0listings online try to include a nice photo of your house and your contact information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/abuja\/shop\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;SHOP FOR RENT IN ABUJA&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,65280],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">SHOP FOR RENT IN ABUJA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Trust your gut<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11173 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAYYAAADcAQMAAABOLJSDAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAACJJREFUaIHtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAA4N8AKvgAAUFIrrEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/trust-440224_1920.jpg\" alt=\"How to find tenants \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1276\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because someone has a good job that doesn\u2019t mean that person will be the best tenant. Even the best-paid tenant could vandalize your property. If you are uncomfortable about a potential tenant then it may be advisable to continue your search.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the right tenant can save you a great deal of time and money. The ideal tenant is one that pays the rent on time and keeps the property in good condition. That is why it\u2019s so important to invest time and energy\u00a0to find\u00a0the right tenant for your house in\u00a0Nigeria. 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