Requiring a Prequalification to show a rental

[Kyle McVay]

I would like to require a prequalification in order to show our rental. It seems to me I am wasting both my time and theirs if for instance they do not make enough money to rent this property. Is this reasonable or should I just show the house to whoever wants to see it?

[Adah N.]

@Kyle McVay

Definitely clearly state the qualifications in the ad or when they contact you. I always plan open houses and inform prospects who contact me with date and time of the open house(s). It allows me to control my time and give plenty of opportunity for interested parties to view. I will only do 1-1 showing for a fully qualified applicant(application, income, credit and criminal background check).