Renting a condo in Midtown but the realtors

Hi there. I hope you're well.

Its my first time renting a condo. I am 21. My brother will be with me, 23, as my roommate. I have checked apartments, but they are too expensive for me right now, and I would just rather go for a condo to rent.

I checked a few. And the message I received from the realtors is always like, "Send us your job letter, credit file, paystubs, and fill this form" and then we will proceed. I didn't even see the unit. I don't even know the amenties and they are asking me for my information already. Is it allowed? And is it safe to do so while remembering to remove the information such as my SIN? I am looking for a place near Yonge-Eglinton.

Thanks a lot :)

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TLDR; realtor is asking for information like job letter, paystubs, bank statements, credit file and form filling (maybe not SIN), before even showing the unit or replying anything else.