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Volume VII
Published on Nov 4, 2022
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Volume VII includes feature stories about aging tenants; ADA-approved, disability-friendly homes; tenant pet pricing; pest-free, pet-friendly gardens; "Conversation In Real Estate" interview with Lourdes Codina; best practices for Realtor profiles; troubleshooting bad rental applications; avoiding discriminatory tenant questions; storage space tips; and how to write a Letter of Explanation for bad tenants.
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Note from the Editor: Vol. VII
I always find out fun facts while assigning, fact-checking and editing these magazines. One of the most bizarre facts I learned in this issue came from “Realtors, Avoid These Questions on Rental Applications."
A Guide to Renting to Aging Tenants
There are quite a few Fair Housing Act (FHA) and anti-discriminatory rules that protect the senior population, which is why landlords should make it a point to be familiar with the law.
ADA-Friendly Homes: What Landlords Need to Know
In this article, Southeast ADA Center Lead Information Specialist Rebecca Williams shared what landlords need to know about accessibility rules in single-family homes.
The Price for Pets
Pets are messy. So would charging pet fees and screening tenants resolve it all? Yes and no. Here’s why.
Tips and Tricks for a Pest-Free, Pet-Friendly Garden
This article will break down tips and tricks to successfully avoid an emergency veterinary clinic visit while also enjoying a bountiful journey into horticulture in a pet-friendly garden.
Conversation In Real Estate: Lourdes Codina
Lourdes Codina has been a Realtor with Keller Williams in the Houston area since 2013. Originally from
South America, she toggled between Brazil, Chile and Columbia because of her father’s job.
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: Montrose, Houston, Texas
Street musicians, hippies and artists took over the community during the 1960s, and their presence remains today. The LGBTQ+ community has a deep connection with the Montrose neighborhood. And the shops, restaurants and attractions are both luxurious and unusual.
Hit or Miss: Are Real Estate Professionals Getting In Their Own Way
Realtors need property owners. Property sellers need buyers. Brokers need agents. Landlords need tenants. All of these groups are connected in some way or another. And in this digitally savvy world, having a solid online presence matters for all involved.
Realtor Troubleshooting: Pitfalls to Look Out For
To help reduce the likelihood of tenants’ applications being delayed or rejected, Realtors should look out for specific pitfalls they might encounter during the listed-to-leasing process.
How a Letter of Explanation Can Save a Troubled Tenant Application
A rocky past is not an automatic rejection. A Letter of Explanation is an opportunity to explain suspicious reports and give the landlord the full context of the situation. The following is a list of what should and shouldn't be included in the letter to help a tenant secure the rental.
When to Change the Rental Listing Status on the MLS
Every Realtor should know precisely when to change the status of a rental listing on the Multiple Listing
Service (MLS), both for their benefit and the benefit of their clients.
Realtors, Avoid These Questions on Rental Applications
When renters apply for housing, Realtors (and landlords) may have follow-up questions for their potential tenants. No matter how harmless they might seem, some of these questions can violate the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Code of Ethics and even be prohibited under federal or local law. Here is a list of the questions Realtors cannot ask renters on applications.
Maximizing Storage In a Small Space
When designing a small space, just one wrong move can take a room from cozy to claustrophobic. Tenants don’t want to move into a property with limited room to store their belongings. Luckily, there are plenty of changes that landlords can do to maximize storage in even the smallest units.
