Notifying those you don’t select be your renter

[Marc Belisle]

Hi all,

Four our rental property we have used the strategies frequently posted on bigger pockets to locate and screen appropriate rental candidates. Now we must make our selection from the cream of the crop who have met qualifications and passed background checks. 

It’s a hard choice. When you select one, how do YOU notify the other candidates that they haven’t been chosen? If five people all had the right income, steady job, no evictions etc what’s the best way to notify the others?

We used SmartMove and they have a form letter saying someone else has been selected but we wanted a more personal touch. 

[Ray Harrell]

Keep in mind that this is a business, not a grievance counseling session. There is no need to get too mushy. If someone paid a fee for your application process, then a brief phone call to let them know you have rented the unit is sufficient. No details about why they weren't selected or who was chosen. It's really just a courtesy to let them know to continue their search.

Think about the last time you were interviewed for a job and didn't get it. Did they apologize or get mushy, or do anything special to let you know you weren't selected?