Once a student goes off to college, they will face a situation where they are independent. They would have to live alone or with other students. They will not have parents or family members around to do stuff for them. And that is why they need to look for rentals that can offer them convenience.

Students will search for a few aspects of a rental that will help them navigate their way. And as a leasing agent, if your target market is the student population, you should know what they want. You should know what to highlight in your property listings when you post them on Padleads. But don’t stop there. You can syndicate those listings to other websites and reach even more people.

Are you curious to know? What do student tenants want in a rental?

Cellphone reception and internet

Today’s generation will never understand how challenging it was without cellphones and the internet. These items have become essential for everyone, especially the students. Aside from communicating with their families and friends, they need a phone reception and an internet connection for doing research. You should expect that they will ask about them during your conversations. They might also check it themselves when they visit the rental.

Laundry room with coin-operated machines

Having to do the laundry is not everyone’s idea of a good time. Hauling bags of dirty clothes to the laundromat is tedious enough. They also have to wait for it to finish. Having laundry machines in a rental property is a plus for students-for every tenant. It will save them travel time, and they can do the chore inside the comforts of their homes.

A student can get a lot of chores done while during the laundry. They can clean their rooms or study while they wait. Plus, they do not have to worry about losing their clothes in a laundry room at home.

Maintenance personnel

Not everyone knows how to handle broken things at home, including student tenants without experience. Research shows that some expect maintenance work within 12 hours of reporting. Students prefer a rental with onsite maintenance because they want repairs done as soon as possible. Landlords can consider this if they have the budget for it. But if not, they should have someone they can contact immediately for on-call tasks.

Fees for lost keys

I think we’ve all been there. You know, forgetting our keys or losing them. Most landlords have a policy about lost keys, and it usually comes with a fee. If they don’t have that rule, remind them to include it in the lease agreement.

We have to remember that losing those keys compromises the security of the landlord’s investment. Your job as a leasing agent may include discussing the additional fees with the tenants. You have to confirm that they know their responsibilities and the consequences of any breach.

Water Pressure

Taking showers is a daily thing for most people and an essential hygiene activity. Student tenants who shower every day will check and test the water pressure. They will also take note of how fast the water temperature changes. If I were you, I’d check it before the unit viewing.

Parking

Some students who go to college outside of their hometowns have cars. One of the things they will look for is a parking spot for their vehicle. If the rental property has plenty, it won’t become a problem. But if it does not, you can show them where they can. They would want to park somewhere safe where they know they can leave their cars without worrying.

All leasing agents and landlords should know their market. They should learn about what they want and what they need. Student tenants will look for a rental that is a good fit for them and offers convenience. Come to think of it. All tenants want that.