As an agent with a listing for lease, letting the wrong tenant in (especially in Ontario) could have massive consequences. As the listing agent, we're paid to do the job to minimize the risk of letting the wrong tenant into our client's rental property. What ends up being the owner's problem also ends up becoming our problem when we're the ones listing!
You may not know how, or have the time to properly screen the tenant yourself. That doesn't mean the screening shouldn't be done. If you can't do it, you can outsource it.
Sure, you've asked the applicant for information on their credit, on their employment and they may have even provided their credit report. Have you verified that this information is accurate?
We call (not text, or email) personal and employer references to verify the information on the application and to ask key questions that help us paint a picture of who this person is.
We provide you with a detailed written report of our findings that you and your client can use to make the best decision for their property.