Just a bit of info. I'm 31 transferring within my company to a branch in Providence but I'm running into an issue where the rental company won't rent to me unless someone sees the property in person. I'm looking for any advice that might help me out. Thank you in advance.

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WilliamWarren81 t1_jand6g4 wrote on March 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM

As a former agent, I would often get around this by having a “sight unseen” rider added to the lease, and having the customer sign it. I would then FaceTime the customer, and video a walk through of the exact unit prior to them signing the lease digitally.

An email of the video, notarized signature on the rider…never had an issue renting apartments in NYC this way. Landlords just wanted their ass covered.

dsaldi OP t1_janetsc wrote on March 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM

I appreciate the info. I'll talk to the rental company and see if this is an option. The company was more worried about the tenant calling them constantly and complaining about the unit.

mary_wren11 t1_janehbv wrote on March 2, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Do you know anyone in Providence who you can ask for a favor? I got my first place in here after my partner's ex-girlfriend's brother's best friend from high school went and took a look.

mary_wren11 t1_janf6d6 wrote on March 2, 2023 at 6:02 PM

And at my job we would definitely do this for a new employee, we know how hard it is to get a place.

dsaldi OP t1_janfng3 wrote on March 2, 2023 at 6:05 PM

To your first point all my friends live in the surrounding states so it's about a 2 hour drive for anyone. But your 2nd point makes sense I didn't even think about that. I'll give a call to the branch there and see if that an option also. Thank you!!

AmazingTast t1_jaocpfd wrote on March 2, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Hire a real estate agent as a proxy.

overthehillhat t1_jaowukr wrote on March 3, 2023 at 12:09 AM

Century 21 in Prov

Kryston and Butterman

ProvBroker t1_jangszb wrote on March 2, 2023 at 6:13 PM

I just PM’d you

dsaldi OP t1_janhawx wrote on March 2, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Didn't receive any PMs

ProvBroker t1_janneo3 wrote on March 2, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Check chat, my bad, I forgot they hit different boxes

Mountain_Bill5743 t1_jaokhlx wrote on March 2, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Is this a larger corporate building? I've ran into small landlords that feel this way mostly because they get spammed with applications from people who mass apply to every listing.

Good advice already given in this thread.

Status_Silver_5114 t1_japfmq7 wrote on March 3, 2023 at 2:31 AM

I’ve done video walk throughs with tenants and also had friends do walk thrus for them.