Hitts Homes

Buyer & Renter Guides

Prepare before you tour, apply, rent, or buy.

These guides help you organize the details that matter before you submit a request, schedule a showing, or move forward with an application.

Practical Guides

Know what to prepare before each step.

A smoother real estate process starts with clear information. These guides help you prepare before you contact the agent, request a tour, or apply.

Before You Request a Tour

Review the property ID, price, location, listing type, and availability. Prepare your preferred dates and decide whether an in-person or virtual tour works best.

Save the property ID.
Check the listing type and price.
Choose preferred tour times.
Prepare questions for the agent.

Before You Apply for a Rental

Gather your contact information, employment details, income information, rental history, household details, and identity verification documents before starting.

Confirm the property details.
Prepare income and employer information.
Gather rental history details.
Use the official application form.

Before You Request a Property Search

Think through your budget, location, property type, bedrooms, bathrooms, move-in timeline, and must-have features so the search can be more focused.

Set a comfortable budget range.
Choose preferred cities or areas.
List must-have property features.
Share your timeline clearly.

Before You Buy

Buying requires a deeper review of budget, financing, location, property condition, and long-term fit. Ask questions early and compare more than the listing price.

Understand your financing position.
Compare neighborhood fit.
Schedule property tours.
Ask about next steps with the agent.

Compare Better

Look beyond the first impression.

Photos and price matter, but they are only part of the decision. Use these comparison points to look at the full picture.

Compare total monthly cost, not only rent or mortgage.
Ask about utilities, fees, deposits, and maintenance expectations.
Consider commute, parking, schools, and nearby services.
Tour at different times if location or traffic matters.
Confirm lease terms, availability, and application requirements.
Keep notes for each property so details do not blur together.

Ready?

Start with a property request or tour.

When you know what you need, send the details through the right form so the agent can follow up.