Showing posts with label rental homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rental homes. Show all posts

Monday, September 10, 2007

Ya, I'm calling about the house you have for rent...

{ring} ME: Hello?
CALLER: Um, ya....I was calling about the house you have for rent?
ME: Yes...How can I help you?
CALLER: Well, um...let's see...is it still available?
ME: Yes, it is. What kind of questions do you have?
CALLER: Well, how big is it?
ME: As the ad says, it is 4 bedroom/2 bath/2 car garage...about 2000 square feet.
CALLER: Um....Ummmmmm.....It's 4 bedroom?
ME: Yes, indeedeee....
CALLER: How much is the rent?
ME: As the ad says, the rent is $1600.
CALLER: Ummmm.....
ME: Like I said, it's 4/2/2, fenced in backyard with deck, hardwood and ceramic tiled floors, all new appliances, new countertops in kitchen, the owner maintains the yard, you have access to a community pool/playground/tennis courts, the elementary school is 1 mile away, grocery store is 1.5 miles away, the deposit is one month's rent and can be paid out over two months, the pet deposit is $500 - 1/2 of which is nonrefundable. There is an HOA so you will be required to abide by all HOA rules and regulations. The interior is painted in warm, neutral colors. There is a large kitchen with an island and separate breakfast area. It also comes with a washer and dryer. What else do you need to know?
CALLER: Ummm.....
ME: Let me know if you can think of anything else. Thanks for calling. {click}

and so it goes....