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5 tips and tricks for tenants to get their full security deposit back upon move out

By Nathan Hamilton • January 30, 2025
Some people may assume that once the deposit is paid, it is gone forever. However, this is not true. In an ideal world, every deposit would be refunded in its entirety. Here are some simple ways that you as a tenant can ensure that you get your deposit back... 1) Take care of the property from the very first day you move in. The path to getting your deposit back actually starts from the very beginning and continues throughout your entire time living there. Some people think that they can make their house/apartment a mess, but then get it looking good again last minute when they're moving out. This is a losing strategy just about every time. 2) Clear out EVERYTHING. This includes items inside of cabinets, things that may be out in the yard, and anything hanging on the walls. It is tempting to leave behind things that you no longer need or want, especially when you probably already have so many things you're trying to move out. However, people don't pick up trash for free, so anything left behind will be taken off the deposit. So just a little bit of extra time can save you a lot of money. 3) Stay up to date on your rent. Getting your deposit back goes beyond just how the property looks. If you have any past due rent upon move out, you should not expect to get your deposit back. This starts with paying on time! Late fees add up and you don't want to lose your deposit because of some late fees that accumulated several months ago. 4) Give proper notice before you move out. We require that you give a minimum 30 days notice that you'll be vacating the property. Anything less than that could result in losing your deposit. 5) Follow all rules and regulations outlined in the lease. They are all there for a reason. Some examples include changing out your air filter and protecting against frozen pipes in the winter. Not doing these things can cause serious damage to the property which would then lead to a lost deposit. ****A person’s success is measured by not how successful you are today; but how far you had to go to get there!

Features that buyers have come to expect

By Mark Hamilton • January 23, 2025
There are so many good reasons to communicate with site visitors. Tell them about sales and new products or update them with tips and information. Here are some reasons to make blogging part of your regular routine. Blogging is an easy way to engage with site visitors. Writing a blog post is easy once you get the hang of it. Posts don’t need to be long or complicated. Just write about what you know, and do your best to write well.  Show customers your personality When you write a blog post, you can really let your personality shine through. This can be a great tool for showing your distinct personality. Blogging is a terrific form of communication Blogs are a great communication tool. They tend to be longer than social media posts, which gives you plenty of space for sharing insights, handy tips and more. It’s a great way to support and boost SEO Search engines like sites that regularly post fresh content, and a blog is a great way of doing this. With relevant metadata for every post so search engines can find your content. Drive traffic to your site Every time you add a new post, people who have subscribed to it will have a reason to come back to your site. If the post is a good read, they’ll share it with others, bringing even more traffic! Blogging is free Maintaining a blog on your site is absolutely free. You can hire bloggers if you like or assign regularly blogging tasks to everyone in your company. A natural way to build your brand A blog is a wonderful way to build your brand’s distinct voice. Write about issues that are related to your industry and your customers.
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