How to Apply

Want to know more? Check out our FAQ section below!

A: Yes, every person over 18 years of age, planning to live in the house, needs to submit a completed and signed application with materials and an application fee of $25 (this fee is per person). If you are a couple applying, you can submit one application, and $50 application processing fee.

A: We ask that you submit a copy of the previous years tax return in the event you do not have a credit report to provide.

A: A great way to show us – and the owners of the property – that your pet will be a positive addition to the home is to submit a pet resume. Include a few pictures so we can get to know your fur friends and provide information for any classes, certification, training that your pets have received along with the name and number of a pet reference. These are often trainers or pet-sitters you have used in the past. Still not sure what we mean? Check out our example pet resume here featuring our Nest pups!

A: We aim to have your application processed as quickly as possible. It typically takes a 24 - 48 hours to fully process your application before sending your documents to the owner for final approval. To help speed things along, please reach out to your references and landlord ahead of time so they know we’ll be trying to get in contact with them!

A: We can absolutely keep your application on hand. Depending on the timing, we may request more current info.

A: Regardless of whether or not you’re accepted, we will always touch base with you about the status of your application. We know that rentals move quickly and it’s just as important to you as it is to us to be kept abreast of any developments with your application. For this reason, we ask that you let us know right away if you’ve decided to go with a different property so we can continue to market our properties as needed.

A: Once you've been accepted, we'll email you right away with a copy of the lease and various addenda for you to review. We will ask you to sign and return all the lease documents in 24 hours so we can take the property off the market and update any other interested parties with the status of their applications. We'll be available to answer any questions you have about the lease during that time. Be prepared to swing by our offices (located above the Van Ness metro station at 4301 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 404) with a check for the full security deposit.

A: Nest has an online payment system to debit your checking account for your monthly rent. Unfortunately, we need to have a check for your deposit dropped off in person or mailed to us in order to finalize your lease agreement.

A: We strongly encourage everyone in your group to see the property before applying. If someone is unable to join you for the showing, we recommend having them watch the video of the property on our website. It will give them a great sense of the space and layout. Once an application has been accepted, you only have 24 hours to sign and return a lease and unfortunately, we are usually unable to accommodate additional showings in that window.