What's in a Rental?

Our office lists properties for rent for private owners. Often the potential tenants are confused about how the process works because they are used to renting from an apartment complex. Here are a few things that I tell prospective tenants to help keep it all straight:

Apartment Buildings

• An apartment complex typically charges a lower security deposit. They have a staff of maintenance people, so if a tenant leaves the place a mess they can have it fixed quickly and easily by their own staff.
• Apartment complexes typically own a building with 50 or more units and charge enough in rent that a percentage of occupancy covers their expenses and mortgage. This means they can afford to carry a certain number of vacant units in any given month.

Private Owner

• A private owner often charges 1 month's rent for security deposit. If a tenant leaves the carpets or walls a mess, they have to hire someone to fix it or make the time to fix it themselves.
•  Private owners are responsible for the mortgage, whether they have a tenant or not.

Of course there are a number of other considerations, but these are the key ones that come to mind.

I'm posting this in honor of our Rental listing on Cheyenne Way in Haymarket that goes active in the MLS today. Two levels, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Fenced yard with deck. Updated kitchen! If you have any questions about Cheyenne Way...please contact us!

Are you thinking about living in Reston?
We have a fabulous single family home for sale in a great location. You'll love the private lot nestled into mature trees. This home is located just off Lawyers Road in Reston convenient to major commuter routes. Click the link for more photos and information or Call our office! 703-674-1217

Haymarket Condo for Sale

Hello and Happy Friday!
Yesterday we listed a condo in Haymarket that we just can't wait to tell you all about!













Aster Haven Circle
Click the link for more information and virtual tour.
Here are a few things you'll love about this place:

• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Baths
• 1 Car Garage
• New Paint
• Freshly cleaned carpets
• Great location!

I hope everyone is enjoying the lovely spring weather.
I'd like to take this opportunity to make a public apology to my neighbors in Herndon. We had a very busy weekend and about the time we were available to mow the lawn, it started to rain. We are now "that family". You know, the ones who's house you drive by and think "Why doesn't that family mow their lawn?" On the bright side, my pansies have weathered the winter beautifully so aside from a few pesky volunteer onions (where do these things come from?) my flowerbeds look cheerful.

Have a fantastic weekend, if you're looking for something to do in the DC area this weekend, here are a few ideas.