Rental Guidelines for RE/MAX Advantage

Interested in a RE/MAX Advantage rental property? Before we show our properties, our owners endorse the following rental guidelines.

Household income must be 3 times rent

• all income must be supported by last 2 paychecks (w-2 employees)

• 2 months bank stubs and last tax return for self employed

• any other means (pension, annuity, voucher, etc)

Credit scores of 620 or higher are required

• 620 or higher is 1x deposit if income and landlord references are positive

• 619 or below is owner decision and subject to increased deposit

• any other means (pension, annuity, voucher, etc)

Other Requirements & Steps

• Landlord references are required to be approved

• **We do not currently manage any properties accepting section 8 housing vouchers

• Criminal backgrounds are performed on every applicant - arrests are not factored. Convictions of violent crimes play a role in decision making

• We only process complete applications - app fee, complete application for every person over 18 in the house, proof of income, present landlord contact.

• We hold properties for a maximum of 2 weeks before lease begins. If you are more than 2 1/2 weeks out, don't view the property.

If your application is approved, the complete deposit is required in the office within 24 hours in certified funds.

Here is a link to our complete application guidelines and FAQs