Merit-Based Selection – Not First Come, First Served
At Bofrid, you don't choose a tenant based on who responded first. Instead, all applicants are automatically ranked according to their Bostadsmerit points – a verifiable measure of how reliable a tenant is.
What is Bostadsmerit?
Bostadsmerit is a scoring system (0-85+ points) based on verified information:
- Employment/Studies (20 points) – Verified employment or studies via BankID
- Housing (25 points) – History from the Swedish Population Register + certificates from previous landlords
- Recommendations (unlimited) – BankID-signed recommendations from references
- Documents (40 points) – Credit report, payslip, study certificate, criminal record
The higher the score, the higher the tenant is in the queue.
How the Application Process Works
Step 1: The Tenant Applies
When a tenant clicks "Apply" on your ad:
- Their Bostadsmerit points are calculated automatically
- They can write a personal message
- The application goes to review first before you see it
Step 2: You Review Applicants
In your overview on My Pages → My Ad you will see:
- All applicants sorted by Bostadsmerit (highest first)
- Their score and ranking (#1, #2, #3...)
- Profile picture and age
- Application status
What you can do:
- View profile – See the complete Bostads-CV with verified information
- Download CV – PDF with all documentation
- Proceed to interview – Contact information is exchanged
- Decline – The application is terminated
Step 3: Interview Stage
When you select "Proceed to interview":
- Contact information (phone/email) becomes visible to both parties
- You can schedule a viewing via the Google Calendar integration
- The tenant is notified that they have advanced
You can have multiple candidates in the interview stage at the same time.
Step 4: Choose Final Candidate
When you have decided, click "Choose this candidate":
- Only one candidate per ad can proceed to contract
- Other candidates in the interview stage are automatically declined
- The contract process starts
Step 5: Contract and Signing
- Contracts are generated automatically with all information
- Both parties sign with BankID via Ebox
- When both have signed, the contract is activated
What You See About Each Applicant
Always visible:
- Bostadsmerit points and ranking
- Name and profile picture
- Age
- Any personal message
In Bostads-CV (downloadable PDF):
- Employment history (verified)
- Housing history (from the Swedish Population Register)
- References and certificates
- Approved documents
After interview start:
- Phone number
- Email address
Tips for Effective Selection
- Trust the points – High Bostadsmerit means verified information, not self-reported
- Download CVs – There you see the details behind the points
- Use the calendar booking – Smoother than emailing back and forth
- Interview several – You can have several in the interview stage before you decide
- Respond quickly – Good candidates often have several options
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I decline everyone?
You can wait for more applications or pause the ad.
Can the tenant see their position?
Yes, they see their queue position among other applicants.
Do I have to choose the one with the highest score?
No, you choose freely. The points are a tool, not a requirement.
How long do I have?
No time limit, but quick responses give better candidates.