Applicant Screening

Before any prospective tenant sets foot on your property, we put them through a thorough vetting process. We inform them of rent requirements and see if they meet basic qualifications. (We don't want people walking into your property if it's just not a good fit.) If the tenant qualifies and a showing happens, we then move on to the next step: applicant screening.

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Screening Process

We developed a three-step screening process for all tenants:

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1) Phone Screening

Our team conducts a comprehensive phone screening to determine if the tenant is ready to move to an in-person interview. We ask questions about income amount, work, and other things.

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2) In-Person

As the prospective tenant considers a property in person, we observe indicators of responsibility in taking care of the property.  (As an example: Is their car clean?)

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3) Application Process

Background checks are completed on all parties wanting to live in your property. This includes credit & criminal history, income verification, ID check, collecting completed pet application, previous rental history, and past eviction reports. We then contact you (the owner) to discuss recommended applicants for the property and review all disclosable information gathered from the screening process.

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What's next?

Our staff informs the owner over the phone that the application has been completed. We will give a rundown, and you as owner get to decide whether to accept. Sometimes there are multiple applications, allowing you to choose from the best.

Once you accept, this moves on to the Lease Execution process. Read more about what happens >

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The Team

Our Property Management team is led by Michael Gregg and Rob Brooks. Together, they lean on extensive professional experience in real estate sales, property management, and investment properties. Michael has a background in law enforcement, business administration, and healthcare emergency management. He has served on several committees within the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR). Rob is the founder and owner of Rob Brooks Realty and has been licensed since 1994. He carries CRB, CRS, SRS, CRETS, RENE, and GRI certifications.

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