Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide 

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

My properties are in B+ areas.I see in writing what they say they use to screen tenants and it looks as good as any I've seen. 

These are good indicators of quality tenants.You can also adjust how much deposit you take as well.

. -- Thus, you can expect to get Class C or D tenants, which have a 15-25% probability of defaulting on their lease payments.2) If your PMC is lowering FICO to 550, what are they doing to improve their screening in other areas?

I would say high-quality bedding, cozy outdoor spaces with firepits or seating, and thoughtful touches like local coffee bar setups.

Typically the quality of applicants in the winter months drops substantially as well. 

I'd hate for a temporary dip in the quality of the tenant pool to be giving my landlord "spidey sense" false alarms on account of taking an extra month or two to fill a unit.