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But I'm doing research on this topic and not post the same question.

But in the absence of a better indicator I guess we would need to relay on the competition  tip and test the marketThanks GuyPs, this is still an open topic so any other insights are still most welcome 

The agent probably wants you to sign an "agreement to rent" which outlines then aspic standard lease realtors use.  

Attention grabbing headline, outline of benefits to seller, strong call to action, etc.

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Seth B.We would normally follow the approach Marcia outlined above - take a holding fee (non refundable, but transferrable to their security deposit if a lease is executed).We frequently rent to international students (dealing with two in Germany and one in Australia at the moment).