How do I schedule a viewing of a property I'm interested in?
What are your occupancy restrictions?
What are your income requirements?
What is your screening process for prospective applicants?
Q: How do I schedule a viewing of a property I'm interested in?
A: You can fill out the form found here or call us at (919) 783-1855 x560 to schedule a showing at the property. Showings may be scheduled 7 days a week. Because the weekends are a busy showing time, scheduling a day or 2 in advance is recommended.
Q:How do I apply for a rental?
A: Each person 18 years or older who will be living in the property must complete a separate application, including spouses. Adult dependents (18 years or older) of the applicants (excluding spouses) may complete the occupant only application. The non-refundable application fee is $60/applicant, discounted to $100 for a married couple and $20 for a dependent adult occupant.
Application can be found here.
Our office is conveniently located in West Raleigh in the Commons of Duraleigh Ridge Business Park near the intersection of Duraleigh Road and Glenwood Avenue (Highway 70).
Office Hours are: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and Friday 9:00am-2:00pm.
If it is more convenient to apply after these office hours, please put everything into a sealed envelope and drop it in the box next to our suite door. It is necessary to then call the “On Call Agent” at 919-783-1855 x560 and leave a voicemail, to make sure your application is considered before another application.
Applications cannot be processed and properties cannot be taken off the market until all of the above items and fees are received in our office. Application processing may take up to 3 business days.
Q: How much/what are the fees?
A: The non-refundable application fee is $60/applicant, discounted to $100 for a married couple and $20 for a dependent adult occupant. Checks should be made payable to HRW Realty Corp.
A binder fee equal to one month’s rent must be provided to HRW Realty Corp within 24 hours of application acceptance to secure the property. When the binder fee is received by HRW Realty Corp, the property will be taken off the market. If the binder fee is not provided within 24 hours of application approval, your application will be cancelled and other applicants considered. The binder fee will be applied to the security deposit when the lease is signed. If approved applicant(s) fail to sign a written lease or take possession of the property, the applicants understand and agree HRW Realty Corp will retain the binder fee in full satisfaction of any and all damages suffered by HRW Realty Corp or the property landlord for taking the property off the market.
One full month’s rent and any applicable pet fee is due on or before the day your lease begins. A certified check or money order is required for both the binder fee and first month’s rent if your lease start date is 10 days or less from the application approval date. If your lease starts after the first of the month, your 2nd month rent payment will be prorated based on the lease dates of the first month.
Q:What are your occupancy policy?
A: No more than two unrelated adults are permitted, unless the individual property ad states differently. Related is immediate family, including spouse, children, brother, sister and parents and grandparents. The maximum occupancy for each property is 2 people per bedroom.
Q: What are your income requirements?
A: The household combined gross monthly verifiable income (before taxes) must be equal to a minimum of 3 times the monthly rent of the property. Documentation for employment income includes 2 of the most recent pay stubs. For pending future employment, a “letter of intent” to hire must be provided.
For self-employed applicants, a copy of the most recent tax returns showing the adjusted gross income and 3 of the most recent bank statements must be provided. For retired or non-employed applicants or for additional income for applicants, including alimony, child support, disability, GI benefits, grants, investments, pension or retirement, savings or trust finds, official documentations stating monthly income and duration must be provided. Depending on the documentation provided, 3 consecutive bank statements may also be required.
Q: What is your screening process for prospective applicants?
A: Application approval is conditional on a good credit and rental history. A credit score above at least 580 is required for approval. Applicants with delinquent, collection and charge-off accounts may be considered with an additional security deposit equal to one month’s rent. A good rental history includes no more than 1 late payment or NSF payment in a 12 month period. Evictions within the past 7 years, bankruptcy within the last year, or a bankruptcy which is not discharged or dismissed will result in automatic denial.
A criminal background check is completed for anyone 18 years or older. The application will be denied for any felony convictions in the last 7 years for illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance, bodily harm or intentional damage of property and for any felony convictions for sexual offenses. Application approval will be conditional for all sex, drug, theft or violent misdemeanor convictions.
A: Some of the properties we manage allow pets with a $300 non-refundable pet fee. It is necessary to confirm the pet policy advertised for each property. The policy may totally restrict pets or allow 1 to 2 adult pets (minimum 1 year old) with varying weight limits. Dogs known to be considered vicious or have a history of biting people or animals or causing property damage will not be considered. The following full or partial breeds are also not allowed:
A: To secure the property, a written lease must be signed within 24 hours of application acceptance. Preferably the lease will be reviewed and signed in our office (by appointment only) between 9:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday or 9:30am to 1:00pm on Friday. For out of town applicants, the lease may be signed via DocuSign.