Tenant Screening
Property Management
How We Screen Our Tenants
At ProActive Real Estate Services, we prioritize building a robust pipeline of quality applicants. Our comprehensive marketing strategies and partnerships with leading rental platforms ensure a steady stream of potential tenants. By carefully vetting applicants from the onset, we maintain a pool of eligible applicants who meet our renter criteria, thereby minimizing vacancies and maximizing property profitability.

What is tenant screening?
Tenant Screening refers to the process of thoroughly evaluating rental applicants to ensure they meet your property's qualifications. It includes reviewing credit history, background checks, income verification, and rental references to minimize risk and protect your investment.

Analyze Credit Score & History
We take a thorough approach to analyzing credit scores and histories. We delve into credit reports to assess an applicant's financial responsibility, looking at factors such as debt levels, payment patterns, and overall credit health. This detailed examination helps us identify tenants who are more likely to meet their rental obligations consistently, safeguarding your investment.
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Verify Income & Employment
Income and employment verification are critical components of our tenant screening process at ProActive. We require proof of income, such as pay stubs or tax returns, and confirm employment status directly with employers. This ensures that applicants have a stable and sufficient income to afford the rent, thereby reducing the risk of late payments or defaults.
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Conduct Background Check
Conducting thorough background checks is a cornerstone of ProActive’s tenant screening. We review criminal records to identify any potential red flags that could pose a risk to property safety and community well-being. This diligent process helps us select tenants who not only meet financial criteria but also contribute to a secure and harmonious living environment.
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Nationwide Bankruptcy & Eviction Screening
ProActive utilizes nationwide bankruptcy and eviction checks to safeguard against high-risk tenants. By accessing comprehensive databases, we identify applicants with a history of financial instability or previous evictions. This rigorous check helps us avoid tenants who might default on rent or engage in problematic behavior, ensuring a more stable rental experience.
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Rental History Verification
Reviewing rental history is essential at ProActive. We contact previous landlords to verify an applicant's past rental behavior, including payment punctuality, property care, and adherence to lease terms. This insight allows us to gauge the likelihood of future compliance and care, ensuring that we place reliable and responsible tenants in your property.

WHY CHOOSE US
Hampton Roads Property Management
Managing and maintaining a property as a real estate investment takes a team. Whether you are a first time rental owner or experienced real estate investor, at ProActive Real Estate Services, you will have just that: a team of expert rental managers, leasing agents, maintenance technicians, and property accountants ready to serve you. As real estate professionals, we are always looking forward to new opportunities to help clients reach their goals.
From Day 1, our goal is to set a foundation for success. It starts by having a conversation about you, your property, and where you want to take your real estate portfolio. From there, we will ensure your property is ready for the rental market. We will take care of safety and compliance issues, schedule professional marketing photos, and begin screening rental leads and applications. Once you have a strong tenant in place, our team will provide comprehensive ongoing service from rent collection and maintenance to lease management and property accounting.
Once you are part of the ProActive Real Estate Services community, we will work hard to provide you with complete peace of mind. We pride ourselves on being high-touch communicators and hands-on managers. Our ultimate goal is to keep growing together and to better the Hampton Roads community, one home at a time.
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Managing and maintaining a property as a real estate investment takes a team. Whether you are a first time rental owner or experienced real estate investor, at ProActive Real Estate Services, you will have just that: a team of expert rental managers, leasing agents, maintenance technicians, and property accountants ready to serve you. As real estate professionals, we are always looking forward to new opportunities to help clients reach their goals.
Hampton Roads
Property Management Services
At ProActive, our full-service property management covers everything you need to protect your investment and keep your rental running smoothly. Explore the services we offer below to learn how we support property owners across Norfolk and Hampton Roads.







