So, Dina called me today. She had some great story that I could find in the "feel sorry for me" Renter's Playbook, page 27, paragraph A13. Essentially, her spiel went, "I spent all my money at the casino/7-Eleven/somewhere else, but I will gladly pay the landlord on Tuesday for complete privileges today." And how did I think the landlord would react to that?
"I think you won't have any chance of renting this house at all if you don't turn in the application." I replied.
Somewhere in Gold Canyon, a light bulb started flickering over Dina's head."I won't!?"
Then, taking another page from the Renter's Playbook, Dina started trashing the house, in hopes for a better deal.
I explained I had no idea if the owner would approve her, because I am just the middleman. And, if she wants a shot at it, perhaps she should turn in the application. Dina, didn't take the hint and continued with all the items she felt were wrong with the house. "That second bedroom didn't have a window, did it? Can they really charge that much for a bedroom without a window?"
I assured her, the second bedroom had a window, closet and door.
"Well, I don't really like granite counters..." she stated.
"I understand, maybe this is not the place for you. If you aren't a good match, I would hate to see you stuck somewhere you aren't comfortable with..."
At which point, Dina changed her story. She was indeed interested and I could expect the application in my e-mail inbox shortly. Uh huh. Right.
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