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paying attention to this date will help determine if your move-in date is a match for the landlord as some homes are leased before they are vacant in the case they are already tenanted

you stand a better chance in a competitive market when the number is low, as it means fewer people have possibly seen the home and you are in less of a competition. a long DOM? perhaps there is something the photos aren't showing us and could raise red flags about the property

majority of toronto condos/homes do not include utilities. some that do may have partial utilities covered and even rarer are the ones where they are fully covered. pay attention to the Y and N to factor within your budget

0 means there are none and 1 means there is usually 1 included. however! within the box there may be a price listed which indicates that if you so wish to have the parking spot with your rent, this would be the price on top of the asking price

many people ask me if there are photos hidden beyond what agents post in the listing that i have access to. unfortunately not! we have what we work with and if you want to see more then let's book a visit!

this is key! a landlord does not want to keep a home vacant longer than it needs to be; in rare circumstances they will wait for a AAA tenant but otherwise, the sooner the better if the home is vacant

in a competitive market, if all things are equal and your profile is just as great as the next, the next differentiating factor is the price

make sure you complete your references section and that you have built good rapport with your existing landlord - often times their responses during a reference check will make or break your offer

most landlords do not want rent to surpass 40% of your gross monthly income. if you think your income is coming in short but you believe you have the ability to pay, perhaps it's time to find a guarantor to give the landlord security

we all make mistakes in life and that one line item that messed up your credit report is now haunting you. now would be a good time to ask for a guarantor you trust so help you strengthen your application with their own strong credit history

this may sound simple, but oftentimes you may miss documents and i'll be here to help guide you on what is missing. a full application with as much info as possible helps build a clear picture for the landlord and provide them with comfort and certainty that you will be able to make rent