Multiple responsibilities

 A real estate agent bears all the responsibilities related to the rental

process. Advertising, showing of the property, tenant screening, 23 reviews preparing the lease document, and collecting funds are his key duties.

Background check

A property agent digs up the past of a tenant - the relationship he shared with his
previous landlord. He is able to know whether the tenant behaved well with his
earlier landlord, paid rent on time, and maintained the property well or not. Getting

the right tenant is the prime reason why you need to hire a property agent. Seek a
tenant who cares for the property and maintains cordial ties with neighbours.

Employment history

A real estate agent can seek employment details and visit his office to verify facts.
He can speak to his employer and colleagues to know the kind of job he has - full-
time, consultant or contractual. His salary figure gives an idea of his capacity to pay
the monthly rent. Stability and tenure of the job are important considerations.

Transferable clients

Many landlords prefer tenants with transferable jobs as the property gets vacated
after a couple of years. A property agent has a long list of clients with transferable
jobs. Even if they do not get high rent, they are happy because they do not have to
go for litigation to get the property vacated.