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DO YOU NEED TO RENT A PROPERTY BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?
6 TASKS YOU NEED TO COMPLETE TO FIND A RENTAL PROPERTY:
Analyze the latest market prices and negotiate the best price with the property owner.
Even if you don't have Canadian work experience or credit history, don't wait. Search for a good place to rent as soon as possible.
Schedule property visits and learn the conditions and special requirements for each property.
Present yourself properly to beat the competition you will face from other applicants in the heated Toronto rental market.
Create, fill in, and sign lease agreements that protect your best interests.
Create a move-in plan to avoid any issues, disruptions, or damages and make sure to receive your keys and transfer all money deposits promptly.HOW THE RENTAL PROPERTY SEARCH WORKS
STEP 1. MARKET ANALYSIS
Depending on your wants and needs, it is important to identify the desired property parameters, such as::
- Reasonable price ranges for the selected neighbourhoods and property types. In every case, you will need to find out whether the price is regulated by rent controls for each property.
- The distance from transport hubs, subways, and bus routes as well as GoTrain stations should you need them.
- Which location is suitable for your daily commute to work.
- Whether you require schools with good ratings in the area.
- The safety ratings and general demographics of the neighbourhood.
- The appropriate property type you require, the number of rooms, the price range, availability of parking and additional amenities such as a swimming pool or gym.
STEP 2. SCHEDULING VISITS
It is important to carry out a deep analysis of each property. For example:
- Analyze all property listing information and the history of previous leases on MLS
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of the area, like whether prices are regulated by rent controls, possible flood risks, safety issues in the area, walk score ratings, and any restrictions on Airbnb rentals for nearby properties.
- Learn what the personality of the landlord is like. Often, just knowing the property management company or the name of the landlord allows you to get a better understanding how tenants have been and will be treated.
STEP3 3. SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION
In Toronto’s overheated rental market, renters face increased competition. To be selected by a landlord over all other applicants, you need to:
- Prepare all relevant documents in advance that strengthen your case, such as employment letters, references from previous landlords, and credit history reports.
- Know your weaknesses and be able to strengthen your case with alternative forms of evidence for your ability to pay rent, such as bank statements or letters from guarantors.
- If your case is very weak (with no job experience or credit history), it is still possible to negotiate and get a landlord's approval for your case. One of the popular approaches is to offer to the landlord a prepayment of rent for an agreed amount of months in advance.
- Your cases have to be presented the right way to the landlord in order to highlight your strong attributes and ability to pay rent.
STEP 4. SIGNING THE LEASE AGREEMENT
Analyzing a lease agreement includes:
- Building a good understanding of all conditions.
- Analyzing any custom conditions and the consequences of accepting them.
- Negotiating the addition or removal of custom conditions with the landlord to protect your interests.
- Successfully moving in after signing the lease, transferring keys, and making your damage deposit along with the first month’s rent.
I WILL BE HELPING YOU IN EVERY STEP
YOUR REALTOR - IVAN GORBADEI
Are you new in Canada/Toronto? Or were you born and raised here? Do you have children? What is your family’s size? Would you like to live in the core of Downtown Toronto or in the suburbs? I help people from all over the world deal with Toronto’s rental market and choose the neighbourhood that fits all their wants and needs. I specialize in finding condos for rent for families of young professionals as well as houses for larger families with children.
In most cases, I can help you find a home even if you have not arrived in Toronto yet. I can also help with your arrival and initial adaptation to the area by meeting you at the airport, and more. Because I immigrated to Canada a few years ago, I know all too well the potential issues that new immigrants usually deal with, and I know how to address and effectively prevent those issues too.
The overheated rental market of Toronto is often hostile and unforgiving to people without Canadian job experience and credit history. I know how to overcome these challenges and will assist you with the process.
In most cases, I can help you find a home even if you have not arrived in Toronto yet. I can also help with your arrival and initial adaptation to the area by meeting you at the airport, and more. Because I immigrated to Canada a few years ago, I know all too well the potential issues that new immigrants usually deal with, and I know how to address and effectively prevent those issues too.
The overheated rental market of Toronto is often hostile and unforgiving to people without Canadian job experience and credit history. I know how to overcome these challenges and will assist you with the process.
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HOW WE WILL WORK TOGETHER
THE FIRST CONSULTATIONAfter you have contacted me, I will help you identify what your most suitable rental property profile is. Some basic parameters like the size of your family, whether you are considering having kids, if you have one or more cars, whether you need to work in a specific area, and your budget are examples of topics and questions I ask to help you create the perfect property profile that fits all your needs. At the same time, this step allows you to learn about my approach and decide if you would like to work with me. You can contact me using any of the tools below:
SIGNING THE REPRESENTATION AGREEMENTIf you decide you would like to work with me, we then would sign a representation agreement. In most cases, my services are free for you as a renter since most landlords in Toronto pay for the commissions of your realtor. You will only pay my commission in special cases like if a landlord specifically does not cover the commission to the agent of the renter. It is always possible to identify these special cases in advance, and I always notify my clients when we deal with such landlords. This allows you to make an informed decision without unexpected expenses.
SCHEDULING VISITSWe begin to search for properties for you. I can subscribe you to daily listing notifications via email based on your filter criteria, and I will highlight for you those properties which look like the best fit. For all properties that you like, I will contact the landlords and schedule visits so we can both see the properties in person. Before visiting each property, I normally analyze unique details of the building and neighbourhood for you. If you have not yet arrived in Canada, I am able to visit any property on your behalf and help you decide whether it matches your needs, giving you a problem-free arrival into Toronto.
PAPERWORK PREPARATIONIf you liked the property after visiting it, then I will help complete the following and final steps along with presenting the right documents to the landlord. I will also negotiate the price and conditions on your behalf to protect your interests. By this stage, the landlord will decide whether you are the applicant he chooses for tenancy, and I will do my utmost to maximize your chances of being chosen.
SIGNING THE LEASE AGREEMENTIf you have been approved by the landlord, then I will help you complete the lease agreement. I make sure the lease does not have any hidden conditions that may affect your best interests, or conditions that are unclear or difficult for you to understand. Once the lease agreement is signed then my job is done, but I also give clients additional follow up checks to make sure you have successfully moved in without any issues.
FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much will your service cost me?
In most cases, the services I provide are free for renters and buyers. In Ontario, landlords pay the commission of your representative. However, in some cases, landlords clearly state that they do not pay commissions. I will always inform every one of my clients if this is the case. If my client decides to sign a lease agreement with such a landlord, the responsibility to pay my commission is on my client. Again, this will always be disclosed early in the process.
I haven't arrived in Canada yet. Can you help me find a home remotely?
Yes, I provide such services.
What neighbourhoods are your focusing on?
I primarily focus on areas with high rise condos. These areas are the Downtown core of Toronto, Midtown Toronto, Toronto West, Etobicoke, and Missisauga. However, I can help you in any location in Ontario if needed.
Contact me
Contact information
Ivan Gorbadei
Remax Condos Plus
45 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario
+1 647-895-2123
ivan@gorbadei.com
Remax Condos Plus
45 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario
+1 647-895-2123
ivan@gorbadei.com
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