1201 Realty Group  ·  Keller Williams Houston Central

Luxury Leasing Starts
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A Custom Leasing Journey — Built for You

This experience was prepared exclusively for you — with care, expertise, and prayer. Inside, you'll find everything you need to lease confidently, through a professional qualification process built to protect your time and your peace of mind.

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." — Proverbs 16:3
Lawanda Thornton, REALTOR
Lawanda Thornton
REALTOR®  ·  Keller Williams Houston Central  ·  (713) 269-9139
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Your Complete Guide

Your Journey — From Prayer to Keys

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A Prayer for My Clients
Opening our journey together in faith
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Meet Your REALTOR®
My role, my heart, and my commitment to you
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Why Choose 1201 Realty
The concierge difference
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Qualification & Income
What's required before we tour properties
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Upload Your Documents
Send everything to me securely, right from this page
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Leasing: How It Works
Your roadmap from discovery call to move-in
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Client Testimonials
Real results from real clients
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Forms & Resources
Download the paperwork you'll need, ready to go
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Ready to Begin
Let's get your leasing journey started
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A Prayer for My Clients

Dear Heavenly Father,

With a heart full of gratitude, I thank You for the opportunity to serve and walk alongside my client as they begin this exciting journey toward their next home.

Lord, I pray over our partnership — may it be rooted in trust, integrity, and aligned with Your perfect will. Thank You for placing the desire in their heart to pursue what You have for them. Your Word reminds us that You own the cattle on a thousand hills, and we stand in faith knowing that what lies ahead is only the beginning of Your promises for their life.

Father, as I guide my client, please guide me. Lead me with wisdom, strategy, and discernment in every conversation and every decision. Go before us and make every path clear.

Lord, I ask for Your divine favor — favor that opens doors no man can shut and closes every door not meant for them. Strengthen my client's faith, replacing fear with confidence, and grant them patience to trust in Your perfect timing.

I lift up their finances and credit before You — bring increase, provision, and alignment. Turn every obstacle into an opportunity, and every "no" into the "yes" that reflects Your will.

And when the time comes for them to receive their keys, Father, I ask that You bless their home. Fill every room with Your peace, Your presence, and Your protection. May it be a place of rest, joy, and refuge — and a testimony of Your unfailing love.
In Jesus' name, I pray.   Amen.
Lawanda Thornton
Meet Your REALTOR®

God. Family. Then Business.

A Heart to Serve
I'm truly grateful and honored to walk alongside you on your home journey. My goal is not only to help you find the right home, but to be a light and a blessing through the experience.
Nearly 20 Years of Experience
With nearly two decades in financial services and property management, I guide my clients with wisdom, clarity, and care — helping you make sound decisions for your present needs and future goals.
My Commitment to You
Representation, education, negotiation, communication, and integrity — I act in your best interest, explain every step clearly, and keep you informed and supported from start to finish.
A proud wife of 25 years, a mother of four, and someone deeply passionate about serving others — both in business and in my community.

At my core, I serve with heart. As a God-fearing woman, I believe real estate is not just about transactions — it's about people, purpose, and being a light in every interaction. I strive to ensure that every client feels seen, supported, and at peace throughout the entire process.

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." — Colossians 3:23
Representation
Acting in your best interest at all times.
Education
Explaining key terms, contracts, and next steps clearly.
Negotiation
Strategically negotiating the best possible outcome.
Communication
Keeping you informed and supported from start to finish.
Integrity
Upholding honesty, professionalism, and transparency.
The Concierge Difference

Why Choose 1201 Realty

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Personalized Service
Every client's journey is treated as its own — never a template.
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Market Expertise
Local Houston-area knowledge that helps you search smarter.
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Honest Communication
Clear, timely, and transparent from the first call to move-in.
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Efficient Home Search
A curated property list built around your wishlist — and your qualification.
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Application Guidance
Step-by-step support through paperwork, screening, and terms.
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Move-In Support
Guidance all the way through your final walk-through and keys.
Before We Tour Properties

Qualification & Income Requirements

Completing qualification up front ensures the homes we tour together truly fit both the landlord's requirements and your financial readiness — so we can move quickly and confidently once we find the right one. Property tours will be scheduled after all required documents have been received and reviewed.
What I Require — Every Adult on the Lease
Gross monthly household income, shared upfront — most landlords require at least 3× the monthly rent, so this helps us narrow the search to homes you truly qualify for
Government-issued photo ID
Two months of pay stubs
Background & credit check via RentSpree, or a credit report dated within the last 30 days
Proof of funds for the security deposit and first month's rent
My screening process uses RentSpree ($49.99 per applicant). You can click the link below to start your background and credit check directly — no need to wait for me to send it to you individually: https://apply.link/N3wobVs

Please note: this background check is my required prequalification as your Realtor®.

To run a background check through RentSpree, an address is required — you'll see 1201 Fannin Street, Suite 350, Houston, TX 77002 (my 1201 Realty Group office, powered by Keller Williams Houston Central) listed. This is my office address, not a specific property, and is used only to process the check.

The landlord may also require their own individual background check, and in some cases — particularly with a property management company — may require their own screening link instead of RentSpree. I'll always let you know which applies before we move forward on a specific property.
Income Guideline

Most landlords require gross monthly household income of 3–4× the monthly rent.

Monthly Rent3× Income4× Income
$1,500$4,500$6,000
$2,000$6,000$8,000
$2,500$7,500$10,000
$3,000$9,000$12,000
Why Prequalification Matters
Homes align with landlord requirements
Clients are financially prepared
Time is respected — for both of us
Stronger, more confident applications
Start My Qualification  →
Send It Straight to Me

Upload Your Documents

Use the form below to securely send me your qualification documents. I'll review everything and follow up personally — remember, property tours are scheduled once all required documents have been received and reviewed.

Please note: each box below accepts only one file, and the total for one submission is limited to 8MB. PDF files are requested when possible, since they are typically much smaller than photos. If you have more documents to send than fit here, simply refresh this page and submit the rest as a second submission.

Please upload files as PDF, JPG, or PNG only.
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If you don't have a report within the last 30 days, I'll send you the RentSpree link separately — you can skip this for now.
PDF, JPG, or PNG. Use this for anything extra — an additional ID page, a second proof of funds document, etc.
Something went wrong — please email your documents to lawandathornton@kw.com instead.
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Received — thank you!

Your documents have been sent to me securely. I'll review everything and reach out personally with next steps.

Step-by-Step Guide

Leasing: How It Works

From the moment we begin working together to the day you pick up your keys, here is exactly what the process looks like — and I will be with you at every single step.

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Discovery Call
We talk through your needs, goals, timeline, and gross monthly household income, and build a plan together.
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Sign Your Agreement
Before touring homes, I'll send the I.A.B.S. form and your transaction agreement, with a plain-language explanation of each.
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Property List
A curated list built around your Real Estate Wishlist. Review and rate each one — if nothing's a fit, I'll send another list.
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Application
Once we've found the right property and confirmed terms, it's time to complete the application and background — sent by email.
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Sign Lease
Congratulations — your background and application are accepted! The landlord or agent sends your completed lease for signature.
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Move In
Happy move-in day! Once all remaining balances are paid in full, you'll pick up your keys on the agreed date.
What Clients Are Saying

Your Trusted Partner

★★★★★

"I've always wanted to buy a home but getting the right REALTOR® — someone you trust through the whole process — is very important. From the moment I connected with Ms. Lawanda, I was in good hands. Without hesitation, I would recommend her a hundred times over."

Danee F.
5-Star Spotlight Client Review
★★★★★

"Lawanda was very nice and professional. I love the fact that she follows up with her clients and checks on them on the regular. Thanks Lawanda."

Terrance S.
Verified Buyer Review — Apr 2026 | 5/5 All Categories
★★★★★

"Thank you for your honest review — working with clients like you is why I do what I do every day. I am honored to serve the Houston community with integrity and faith."

Miguel A.
Google Review — 1201 Realty Group · 5 Stars
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Overall Client Ratings
Competency
5/5
Knowledge
5/5
Communication
5/5
Experience
5/5
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Forms & Resources

Download and review these ahead of time — it'll make our process faster once we're ready to move on a property.

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Lease Discovery Questionnaire — Fillable
Type your answers right into this PDF on your computer or phone, then send it back to me.
Download PDF  →
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Lease Discovery Questionnaire — Printable
Prefer to print and write it out by hand? Use this version instead.
Download PDF  →
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TREC Residential Lease Application — Fillable
Type your answers directly into this PDF on your computer or phone.
Download PDF  →
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TREC Residential Lease Application — Printable
A clean printable copy if you'd rather fill it out by hand.
Download PDF  →
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Information About Brokerage Services (IABS)
Required by Texas law — explains what a broker and sales agent do for you.
Download PDF  →
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TREC Consumer Protection Notice
Your rights as a consumer, straight from the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Download PDF  →

Questions about any of these forms? Reach out any time — I'm happy to walk through them with you before you sign anything.

Your Next Step

Ready to lease with confidence?
Let's get you qualified.

My goal is for this leasing journey to feel supported, honest, and efficient from the first call to the day you get your keys. Let's start with qualification, so every home we tour is one you can truly get.

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1201 Fannin Street, Suite 350 · Houston, TX 77002
Lawanda Thornton — 1201 Realty Group