What To Do to Make Your Visit to Your Future Rental Apartment a Success

How to Make the Most of Your Rental Apartment Visit

Visiting your dream apartment in Montréal involves several steps, including exploring the neighbourhood, touring the apartment itself, and gathering ideas for a successful rental application. This will help you save time and make it easier to sign your lease quickly.

Prepare Well in Advance

Exploring the Neighbourhood

Groupe Accueil International has already given you tips and tricks for planning a tour to your future apartment.

 

Now let’s take a closer look at how to rent your dream apartment in Montréal, close to the mountain and all amenities.

 

You’ve got an appointment to visit the apartment soon. You know the address of the residential tower in Montréal. Take a look at Google Maps to see exactly where your future home is located.

 

In the end, your curiosity will lead you to realize that the apartment you truly want is in the desired location.

Get a Glimpse of Your Future Outdoor Space

If you’re not from the area, for example, you’re a student who has lived in a remote region, and you have a little time to spare, arriving before your appointment time can be very useful:

  • This will allow you to look at the overall condition of the residential tower. Is it well maintained? Are you satisfied with the cleanliness of the outdoor spaces?
  • You can take the time to explore the neighbourhood’s amenities to find out what’s nearby: grocery stores, cafés, metro stations, parks, bike paths, medical clinics, etc.
  • This initial tour will give you a better understanding of whether the area is lively or rather calm, and give you a sense of the neighbourhood and the residents around, etc.

Visiting the Apartment

The Appointment Time

It’s not always easy to find an apartment in a residential tower in Montréal.

 

We can’t stress enough how important it is to put all the odds in your favour, starting with the appointment time. We strongly suggest that you arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled visit.

 

The person showing you the apartment will be pleased to see that you are punctual, and if they have to show the apartment to several people on the same day, it will save them time.

When Is the Best Time to Visit a Rental Property?

First of all, a visit in the middle of the afternoon will not give you a true sense of the living environment in the residential tower, as most people are likely still at work.

 

With this in mind, consider scheduling a tour for the end of the day. You’ll be able to observe the comings and goings of residents more accurately. Is the atmosphere noisy or relatively quiet?

Take Action!

You enjoyed the visit, and the person on-site answered all your questions. The apartment and its amenities meet your expectations.

 

Since apartments like this one are rare in Montréal, don’t wait to commit to the rental agent on-site.

 

To do so, we suggest you take the initiative and arrive with your rental application.

Your Rental Application

If you have your rental application ready to submit on the day of your visit, you will save time, show your motivation, and perhaps prevent other prospects from renting before you.

 

Here are the essential and additional documents you will need for a successful rental:

  • A valid ID with your picture on it. Ideally, your driver’s license or passport.
  • Your current address with the name and contact details of your landlord.
  • The name and contact details of your employer, internship, or other documentation proving your professional activities.
  • Proof of income or current pay stub.
  • A copy of your latest tax return, if possible, to prove your annual income.
  • The name and contact details of two references to prove the seriousness of your application, if applicable.
  • A personal letter from you showing your enthusiasm for renting an apartment in a residential tower.

A well-prepared application will build trust with the rental agent and help speed up the process of determining your eligibility to sign the lease.

 

Take the time to organize your documents. The first section could be your identity, the second could cover your professional situation, and the last could focus on providing additional information to support your application.

 

The more complete your application is, the more likely it is to move forward.

 

Finally, Groupe Accueil International offers welcoming apartments in the heart of Montréal. Discover all our rentals in our residential towers just steps from the mountain. Book a visit today.

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