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ApplicantRank: Rental Pre-Screen & Scoring Funnel

ApplicantRank: Rental Pre-Screen & Scoring Funnel ships as a ready-to-import n8n automation package: load the bundled workflow JSON, connect the credentials listed on this page, and activate it on self-hosted n8n or n8n Cloud.

Rank ten rental applications by Wednesday: every form submission is scored against your criteria, AI-summarized, logged to a Google Sheet, and qualified applicants get a showing invite automatically.

Score every application 0-100 against your own rent-to-income target, availability date, occupancy limit, pet and smoking policy — the same way every time
Summarize each applicant in one AI-written paragraph for you, with the follow-up questions to ask at the showing
Build a ranked shortlist in Google Sheets automatically — score, tier, flags, summary and invite status per applicant
Email qualified applicants a showing invitation with your booking link the minute they apply, so strong candidates don't drift to the next listing
Alert you on Telegram when a high scorer comes in
Catch re-submitted applications so nobody is emailed twice
Accept submissions from Google Forms, Tally, Jotform, Typeform or any form that posts JSON — field names are matched loosely
Score only stated financial and logistical facts, positioned as a consistent pre-screen ahead of your formal tenant screening

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n8n / workflow / tenant-applicant-prescreenActual workflow — not a mockup

13 nodes · 13 connections · 1 trigger · 3 in-canvas notesExported from the workflow file you receive — scroll sideways to follow the full path.

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How it works

Workflow summary

One workflow handles everything end-to-end.

1An application arrives from your form (Google Forms, Tally, Jotform, Typeform or any tool that can POST JSON)
2Cleans up the answers — income, move-in date, occupants, pets, employment — whatever the form called the fields
3Checks the Applicants sheet so a re-submitted application is logged but never emailed twice
4Scores the applicant 0-100 against your rent-to-income target, availability date, occupancy limit, pet and smoking policy
5AI writes a one-paragraph fit summary for you plus the follow-up questions to ask at the showing
6Emails qualified applicants an invitation with your booking link; borderline and unqualified applicants are logged only
7Appends the ranked row — score, tier, flags, summary, invite status — to your Google Sheet
8Sends you a Telegram alert the moment a high-scoring applicant comes in

Deliverables

What's included with your purchase

Every checkout includes the same practical package so you are never hunting for missing files mid-setup.

01Workflow JSON exports ready to import into your n8n workspace (self-hosted or n8n Cloud).
02Step-by-step guide that walks credential creation, node-by-node checks, and activation.
03Credential checklist for Google Sheets, OpenAI, SMTP, Telegram. Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com if you get stuck — replies within 24 hours (SLA).
04Perpetual (lifetime) use license Your one-time purchase includes an ongoing right to use this template package on n8n instances you control for your own automation — not for resale or public redistribution of the files as a product. Terms & conditions.
05We keep the copyright Workflow JSON, guides, screenshots, and bundled assets stay our copyrighted works (or our licensors'). Payment grants the limited license in our Terms only — it does not transfer ownership.

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Setup

Three steps to a running n8n automation

Import the workflow into n8n

Paste your API keys into the credentials panel

Press ‘activate’ — you’ll get your first report tomorrow morning

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FAQ

About this template

How long does it take to set up ApplicantRank: Rental Pre-Screen & Scoring Funnel?

Most people finish in minutes following the guide. If you’ve never used n8n before, budget an hour — the first workflow is always the slowest.

What if I get stuck?

Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com. Free basic support is included with every purchase, and you’ll get a reply from our team within 24 hours. If setup needs more than email, we can schedule a call.

Do I need to pay for Google Sheets?

API costs are separate and go directly to the provider — typically a few dollars a month at most for a solo business. Full breakdown is in the setup guide.

Can I customize the workflow?

Yes, completely. You own the .json — edit nodes, swap in your own prompts, re-wire the logic. Our support team can help you plan customizations over email.

What if it doesn’t work for me?

Refunds are issued only as described in our Refund Policy (https://n8ntemplatestore.com/refund-policy). Or add Setup Service at checkout for a live install and test session — pick any tier you prefer.