TravelingGal
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I thought I''d post this as a PSA as I know a lot of us Craigslist.
I am looking for a rental and although usually a rental listing below market value is a red flag, you never know if it''s a legit rental looking to be noticed.
I''ve gotten from craigslist those nigerian scam emails, and usually disregard those as obvious. They always say they are out of the country, usually are full of grammatical errors and never have an address listed. They also usually are MUCH lower than market rental prices.
A couple of days ago, I found a listing under market, but not glaringly so. Here is the listing info:
We have a Large Tri-level 4 Bedroom - 3 Bath - HOUSE available ASAP.
With separate dining area, tiled fireplace, new remodeled, new carpet, blinds, etc.
Private fenced tri-level yard in rear -2 car garage with remotes- Garage has shelving -
3rd Level 2 Bedrooms (Master Br and Ba) with view off balcony of Master Br, Hall Bath, 1 Br off Hallway and additional Br in rear w/ Balcony.
Rent: $2150 (Tenants pay for all utilities)
Deposit: OAC (Bad Credit OK with reference from previous landlords)
Availability: ASAP
Lease: 1 yr
Pets OK.
The photos had time stamps on them and were nothing to write home about, but did show a little bit of the place. So I inquired, also disclosing I had a child as I know some places don''t want children. I received the following email.
Thank you for your interest in leasing our property. I’d like to apologize for not getting back sooner. We’re getting a lot of emails regarding the property, unfortunately we’re only replying to some of the email that we feel would be a good fit for our house.
I have 3 daughters of my own, I don''t see why would anyone turn down someone who needs a house for their family. Kids are more than welcome.
My husband and I are currently in Phoenix moving in to our new home and we''ll be back this weekend to show the house to all serious applicants and we would love to meet with you.
If you''re interested, here is the application. We’re not bank so we only need a few things and we hope you can meet them.
First and Last Name: (Adults Only)
Phone Number:
Copy of most recent paycheck stub: (Just to prove that you’re working)
Photo ID:
Credit Report From: CreditReport.com (My husband and I are members so we prefer their service and this is a privately owned property so we prefer not to do the credit check to protect your personal information)
We don’t need the Paycheck Stub or ID right now, you can bring it on the day we meet you at the house. But we would need to know how many adults, a contact number to follow up with you; we would also need to know that you have your most recent Credit Report available (Within 30 Days). We’re just looking for someone who’s never been evicted off a property, nothing more. Because of Identity Theft just bring the actual Credit Report on the day we meet you, just email us the “REP #” from CreditReport.com this way we know you have it available, then we can setup a more convenient day for both parties to meet, sit down, talk about the house and sign an agreement. Because we’re trying to find tenants ASAP, we’re only entertaining Serious Inquiries with all required information available. I hope you understand.
I’ll look forward to your application and we look forward to meeting with you.
Have a wonderful evening,
[her name]
Warning bells went off in my head. The part that said "creditreport.com" was a link, which I did not click on. Instead I typed in the domain name and went straight to the site myself. It''s a legitimate business, registered with the BBB with a score of B-. Too many complaints. Not to mention she stated she was out of town and I still did not have an address to the home. I had driven to the cross streets listed and did not see a house that matched the photos. But it wasn''t the typical rental scam email in that the response was tailored to me and obviously this person has good command of the English language. So I wrote the following response back.
I can imagine that your listing would get a lot of inquiries, so please do not apologize. Will you be doing an open house this weekend, or is it by appointment only. Also, is there an address so I can drive by it this week to look at the outside? I actually went to look down the street today but couldn’t not find the house for my vague memory of the photo on your listing.
Thanks for being so kind about kids – I just like to let people know because not everyone is into them, which I understand.
We have never been evicted and have been good tenants at my current apartment (I’m happy to give references). Should I think this agreement would work for both of us, I’m more than happy to give you all the information you requested below.
Looking forward to meeting you and congratulations on your new home!
To be continued below, for the sake of breaking the post up....
I am looking for a rental and although usually a rental listing below market value is a red flag, you never know if it''s a legit rental looking to be noticed.
I''ve gotten from craigslist those nigerian scam emails, and usually disregard those as obvious. They always say they are out of the country, usually are full of grammatical errors and never have an address listed. They also usually are MUCH lower than market rental prices.
A couple of days ago, I found a listing under market, but not glaringly so. Here is the listing info:
We have a Large Tri-level 4 Bedroom - 3 Bath - HOUSE available ASAP.
With separate dining area, tiled fireplace, new remodeled, new carpet, blinds, etc.
Private fenced tri-level yard in rear -2 car garage with remotes- Garage has shelving -
3rd Level 2 Bedrooms (Master Br and Ba) with view off balcony of Master Br, Hall Bath, 1 Br off Hallway and additional Br in rear w/ Balcony.
2nd Level (Middle): Large Living room with Balcony and Tiled Gas Fireplace -Main entry is on this level, Dining room off Kitchen with Granite counter tops, 2 Bedrooms on this level in rear, Full Hall Bath with faux Hardwood floors.
1st. Level (LOWER): 2 Car Garage w/ garage door opener (2 remotes), Large Closet and Laundry Room with Machines provided.
Rent: $2150 (Tenants pay for all utilities)
Deposit: OAC (Bad Credit OK with reference from previous landlords)
Availability: ASAP
Lease: 1 yr
We''re a private owner of this property and we''re looking for a Family/tenants with good rental history to rent/lease and take care of this house like it''s their own. But please, serious inquiries only.
Brokers/Rental Agents please DO NOT CONTACT OR EMAIL us regarding this property.
Pets OK.
The photos had time stamps on them and were nothing to write home about, but did show a little bit of the place. So I inquired, also disclosing I had a child as I know some places don''t want children. I received the following email.
Thank you for your interest in leasing our property. I’d like to apologize for not getting back sooner. We’re getting a lot of emails regarding the property, unfortunately we’re only replying to some of the email that we feel would be a good fit for our house.
I have 3 daughters of my own, I don''t see why would anyone turn down someone who needs a house for their family. Kids are more than welcome.
My husband and I are currently in Phoenix moving in to our new home and we''ll be back this weekend to show the house to all serious applicants and we would love to meet with you.
If you''re interested, here is the application. We’re not bank so we only need a few things and we hope you can meet them.
First and Last Name: (Adults Only)
Phone Number:
Copy of most recent paycheck stub: (Just to prove that you’re working)
Photo ID:
Credit Report From: CreditReport.com (My husband and I are members so we prefer their service and this is a privately owned property so we prefer not to do the credit check to protect your personal information)
We don’t need the Paycheck Stub or ID right now, you can bring it on the day we meet you at the house. But we would need to know how many adults, a contact number to follow up with you; we would also need to know that you have your most recent Credit Report available (Within 30 Days). We’re just looking for someone who’s never been evicted off a property, nothing more. Because of Identity Theft just bring the actual Credit Report on the day we meet you, just email us the “REP #” from CreditReport.com this way we know you have it available, then we can setup a more convenient day for both parties to meet, sit down, talk about the house and sign an agreement. Because we’re trying to find tenants ASAP, we’re only entertaining Serious Inquiries with all required information available. I hope you understand.
I’ll look forward to your application and we look forward to meeting with you.
Have a wonderful evening,
[her name]
Warning bells went off in my head. The part that said "creditreport.com" was a link, which I did not click on. Instead I typed in the domain name and went straight to the site myself. It''s a legitimate business, registered with the BBB with a score of B-. Too many complaints. Not to mention she stated she was out of town and I still did not have an address to the home. I had driven to the cross streets listed and did not see a house that matched the photos. But it wasn''t the typical rental scam email in that the response was tailored to me and obviously this person has good command of the English language. So I wrote the following response back.
I can imagine that your listing would get a lot of inquiries, so please do not apologize. Will you be doing an open house this weekend, or is it by appointment only. Also, is there an address so I can drive by it this week to look at the outside? I actually went to look down the street today but couldn’t not find the house for my vague memory of the photo on your listing.
Thanks for being so kind about kids – I just like to let people know because not everyone is into them, which I understand.
We have never been evicted and have been good tenants at my current apartment (I’m happy to give references). Should I think this agreement would work for both of us, I’m more than happy to give you all the information you requested below.
Looking forward to meeting you and congratulations on your new home!
To be continued below, for the sake of breaking the post up....
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