Call. For. Appointment.
By JJ
@JolietJake (50190)
April 10, 2018 4:00pm CST
Three very simple words.
I spent the day cleaning up one of Boss's rental houses and posted it on several sites on facebook this afternoon.
Described the house, gave plenty of photos, how much monthly for rent, how much for deposit, etc.
And said Call xxx-xxx-xxxxx for appointment to view.
CALL. FOR. APPOINTMENT.
And of course, here come the PM messages. 
I'm just deleting them as soon as I get them.
There is a reason it says 'Call for appointment'.
I don't want to sit at the computer tied up PM'ing people about the house.
Seriously, if you can't bother to call the number I gave, then that right there tells me you don't really want the house, or if you move in, you will only stay a month or two.
And tada!!! Someone just called. 
So there's my first appointment to show the house tomorrow...hopefully, I can get it rented quickly. 
I'm just deleting them as soon as I get them.
There is a reason it says 'Call for appointment'.
I don't want to sit at the computer tied up PM'ing people about the house.
Seriously, if you can't bother to call the number I gave, then that right there tells me you don't really want the house, or if you move in, you will only stay a month or two.
And tada!!! Someone just called.
So there's my first appointment to show the house tomorrow...hopefully, I can get it rented quickly. 19 people like this
18 responses
@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Apr 18
That sounds pretty reasonable, to me. Making appointments will keep things orderly and organized, so everything can flow smoothly. Also, anyone who's looking to stay a month or two, can be weeded out.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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10 Apr 18
I had someone get upset with me because they wanted to use a 'housing voucher' where DHS (public aid) pays for the rent, and while it is 'guaranteed' the Boss doesn't want to have to go through all the paperwork involved so I told them no, it has to be cash...they tried saying I was 'discriminating' and I said "No, you have a list of what agents in this town accept vouchers...call one of them" and they hung up.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Apr 18
@JolietJake Since when do people pay rent, without money? I can see why a landlord wouldn't want to get involved, with DHS. Not to mention, many of those individuals do damage to a home and end up leaving it like a pig pen, when they decide to move out! Your boss is very wise, not to allow this.
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@Starmaiden (9310)
• Canada
11 Apr 18
@kobesbuddy
JJ
@JolietJake (47820)
35m
It wasn't horrible, did a bit of cleaning at a house to get it ready to rent, and the person that moved out previously actually didn't leave the place a wreck. A few times it has ended up a multiple-day chore.
@JolietJake
I mysteriously found this comment under my discussion "The Cast is Off"
I do believe it may belong in this discussion?
Can I still be rewarded for my honesty?
Can I still be rewarded for my honesty?
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@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
10 Apr 18
It's a simple enough instruction.
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@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
10 Apr 18
@JolietJake I think some people figure they will be able to boast about getting a result by bypassing the instructions, as if this somehow makes them smart. Well, not these ones...
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@JolietJake (50190)
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10 Apr 18
@asfarasiknow It's like interviewing for a job..."Can I just PM you on facebook?"
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
11 Apr 18
This does not Surprise me as most of the time people really do not seem to read. But many times when they PM you then it becomes more annoying, but Glad you have someone looking at the place.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 18
I've had three people now wanting to use housing vouchers and not wanting to accept 'No'
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@JolietJake (50190)
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10 Apr 18
Last time it rented within 24 hours, hoping it'll do it again
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 18
These seem like the kind of people that will pull the "Well I don't have the rent today, but I'll have it next week if you'll hold it for me"
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 18
Yep. I am arranging the viewing schedule based on the order people call in
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@BarBaraPrz (49625)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
10 Apr 18
But what if they're mute, or have laryngitis?
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@JolietJake (50190)
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14 Apr 18
@allen0187 I made a $100 commission from it, so I was happy
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
10 Apr 18
I can feel you. If I were you, I will also do that. Making a phone is much easier than sending a message.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 18
I have someone on facebook now asking if I have more photos...even though I posted photos of every room in the house with the post. I think some people just try to waste your time on purpose.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
11 Apr 18
I guess if they really wanted the rental they would call and they should get the message when you don't respond to their message.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 18
Believe it or not, I just got a PM asking for the phone number
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Apr 18
@JolietJake LOL lol LOL This one takes the cake!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
12 Apr 18
@JolietJake Way too subtle!!!!
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 18
I awoke to several more PM messages this morning, I just replied with my phone number
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@morgoodie (2645)
• United States
10 Apr 18
Unfortunately, people can neither read nor follow instructions. I find this to be irritating and frustrating. Sorry you had to deal with people like that. But you are right, they are the types that would be more hassle than they are worth.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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10 Apr 18
It does help weed out the 'problem' tenants to an extent
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@morgoodie (2645)
• United States
10 Apr 18
@JolietJake Right!! I have quite a few rentals on my street and a couple of the houses have seen quite a few people in the past year.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
11 Apr 18
can't say i blame you.if they can't follow instructions i wouldn't want them in there either.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 18
Someone asked (in a comment on one of the posts) if it was going to be 'finished' or as-is. I assume they meant 'furnished' which it plainly says it is unfurnished...
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@PurnaSharma (2562)
• Guwahati, India
11 Apr 18
May be some people don't feel easy to talk on phone, so all they want to know by message..lol
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
11 Apr 18
All the best with getting a long term tenant..
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 18
I'm not showing the house until today, I was taking calls to set times to view it
