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For myself and I am going to rent a home after this horrible apartment but I am going to go through a realtor and if the landlord has owned the home for awhile and is up to date on payments then I am going to rent it. Obviously things could change for the LL and they could have financial problems but that they have not in the past and they went through a realtor to find a renter it helps me feel a little more secure. If they want to sell the property in my situation as a single person though it would be annoying but if I was given enough time I would be able to move.
Apartment living sucks, doesn't it?
The second house we rented was listed with a property management company who had managed it for six years, and the owner had never even seen it. She put it up for sale simply because there was a sudden surge in prices.
It's very disruptive to have to show a home to potential buyers. We've had dogs for years, so they factor in, but the house has to be spotless ALL THE TIME, and you can be asked to show it at a moment's notice…early in the morning, when you're cooking dinner, when you're napping. And it's not even your house!
Apartment living sucks, doesn't it?
The second house we rented was listed with a property management company who had managed it for six years, and the owner had never even seen it. She put it up for sale simply because there was a sudden surge in prices.
It's very disruptive to have to show a home to potential buyers. We've had dogs for years, so they factor in, but the house has to be spotless ALL THE TIME, and you can be asked to show it at a moment's notice…early in the morning, when you're cooking dinner, when you're napping. And it's not even your house!
Unless you're a total slob, as a renter I would not kill myself keeping the place "spotless." Clean, sure. But i wouldn't run around putting my shampoo and toothbrushes away or doing extra vacuuming.
Apartment living sucks, doesn't it?
The second house we rented was listed with a property management company who had managed it for six years, and the owner had never even seen it. She put it up for sale simply because there was a sudden surge in prices.
It's very disruptive to have to show a home to potential buyers. We've had dogs for years, so they factor in, but the house has to be spotless ALL THE TIME, and you can be asked to show it at a moment's notice…early in the morning, when you're cooking dinner, when you're napping. And it's not even your house!
I forgot about having to let them show it. When I have rented private owner usually 60 days before they can show the place if you are vacating and I agree it is not the best but what can you do. I am not living in an apartment after this nightmare I am in so am willing to look past some things with a home rental and take a chance it may get sold. Usually you can ask for 24 hour notice for them to show it if that would help?
We've bought and sold three houses, and lived in two rentals. It's a PITA to have to prep and show your own house when it's up for sale, but it's an even bigger PITA to prep and show your landlord's house.
From the sound of it, you think of your tenants as tenant$$$, but you should be aware that when you put an occupied property up for sale, it can be extremely stressful for the tenants. You're interfering with their lives.
Well you would be wrong. I'm not the ogre you may think I am. Believe me I do not see people as an ATM. I had LONG term tenants on a few properties. The last long term tenant didn't get a rent raise for 6 years. She was with me for 20 years. Her kids were born and grew up in that house. And she was about 600 bucks below going rent in the area at any given time. Hell I only raise the rent on her three times in 20 years.
As for the disruptive and stressful you're right I can't argue that and it is unfortunate. But there are no guarantees. This may sound cold and heartless which believe it or not I am neither. Sometimes I made decisions that were disruptive I took no pleasure in disrupting a family or a persons life.
Last edited by Electrician4you; 11-09-2013 at 10:59 PM..
Apartment living sucks, doesn't it?
The second house we rented was listed with a property management company who had managed it for six years, and the owner had never even seen it. She put it up for sale simply because there was a sudden surge in prices.
It's very disruptive to have to show a home to potential buyers. We've had dogs for years, so they factor in, but the house has to be spotless ALL THE TIME, and you can be asked to show it at a moment's notice…early in the morning, when you're cooking dinner, when you're napping. And it's not even your house!
So not true. They can't call you and say they're coming over, they have to give you notice and you have to work with them.
A house we rented short term (moved out of state and was in the middle of house hunting) was for sale and they tried this crap all the time. No go. They were told give me 24hrs notice and I will work with you. Several times I've had realtors show up with clients only to be turned away at the door. Oh, well.
So not true. They can't call you and say they're coming over, they have to give you notice and you have to work with them.
A house we rented short term (moved out of state and was in the middle of house hunting) was for sale and they tried this crap all the time. No go. They were told give me 24hrs notice and I will work with you. Several times I've had realtors show up with clients only to be turned away at the door. Oh, well.
Realtors were always calling with, "I know it's short notice, but…" Annoying. Especially with two huge dogs.
In both instances we tried to be as cooperative as possible with the realtors, because we knew we needed the landlord's reference later on. I guess I could have always stood my ground and faked a reference if things got bad, but I'm just not that person.
I'll just be glad when we're settled and can be in our own home again.
Realtors were always calling with, "I know it's short notice, but…" Annoying. Especially with two huge dogs.
In both instances we tried to be as cooperative as possible with the realtors, because we knew we needed the landlord's reference later on. I guess I could have always stood my ground and faked a reference if things got bad, but I'm just not that person.
I'll just be glad when we're settled and can be in our own home again.
It's not a matter of being cooperative. You're already past that IMO. Your LL should be the one who needs to follow the correct rules and regulations if he wants to sell that bad.
If a realtor calked and said " I know its a short notice" my answer would be " you're right it is short notice . Your failure to properly plan your showings does not make it a emergency on my part. Good bye.
If the LL wants to sell bad enough
1. Allow the tenants to move out and then show to your hearts content
2. Follow applicable rules since you like the rent you are getting monthly, yet feel its ok to bother me with your showings.
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