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Need to Rent?

If you are looking to rent in Northern Virginia, I would like to help.

A quick guide to renting

Every property is managed differently and will have a unique application and fee process. This guide is intended to help you prepare for the common practices.

For Rent

The Process

  1. Property Identified

  2. Application Submission

  3. Application Approval

  4. Lease signing

  5. First full months rent paid

  6. Security deposit(s) paid

  7. Utilities set up

  8. Other fees paid (if needed)

  9. Move in scheduled

Get Prepared 

Gather the important documents and information needed for the lease application.

  • Two months of pay stubs

  • Employment offer letter

  • Personal references

  • Previous employer contact info

  • Previous address & landlord info

The more prepared you are, the better equipped your REALTOR® will be to get you the property you want. Be ready to pay, at a minimum, two months rent. Do NOT include any security deposits you expect to receive back from your current property. It can take up to 45 days to receive it.

Be ready to apply for a property as soon as you see it. They tend to go quickly!

First Month's Rent

The first full month of rent can be due as early as application submission, usually in a certified form. This is refundable if the application is not accepted or the lease is not signed, unless otherwise stated. Read everything!

Application Fee

$30-$150 non-refundable, per adult. Usually in certified form.

Security Deposit

Equal to one month's rent, up to 2 month's of rent based on credit or income. Usually due at lease signing.

Other Fees

  • Move in fee

    • Non-refundable

    • Due prior to move in

  • Elevator fee

    • $100-$300

    • refundable

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  • Pet deposit

    • $250 to 1 month rent

    • May not be refundable

  • Pet rent: $25-$75 monthly

  • Pro rated rent

    • For leases starting mid month

    • Due as early as lease signing

  • There may be other fees

Let me help you find a place to rent

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