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Building bridges: Greg Robertson’s guide to thriving in real estate tech

RentSpree CEO, Mike Lucarelli, sits down with Greg Robertson to talk about the real estate technology space and how Robinson is navigating the current challenges facing those in real estate today.

RentSpree Staff
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How to recognize fake pay stubs

Verifying salary information is a vital step in your tenant screening process to ensure you're finding the best tenants possible. In this article, we'll share how to spot a fake pay stub as well as the different tools and best practices you can employ to ensure you're thoroughly vetting every rental candidate.

RentSpree Staff
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Open house sign In sheets [+ Templates]

One of the most important elements of a successful open house is capturing the contact information of all your guests. In this article, we're sharing the different types of sign-in sheets you can use for your next open house as well as three easy-to-use templates to download for your use.

RentSpree Staff

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Building your brand as a real estate agent in 2024
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How to build your real estate agent brand in 2024

In today’s competitive real estate market, agents need every advantage they can get to stand out from the crowd. By nurturing their personal brand, agents can distinguish themselves from the competition, attract new clients, and close more deals. In this article, we’ll walk agents through the significance of having a strong personal brand and how they can find their own unique value proposition.

Matthias McManus
RentSpree Marketing
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What do landlords look for in lease applications?

Whether you are a property manager or a rental agent screening potential tenants for your client, you’ll want to think like a landlord when vetting your next renter. What do landlords look for in lease applications? What questions are they asking themselves when they’re reviewing a stack of hopeful tenants? We’ll help you develop a systematic approach to the evaluation process so that you can make more reliable decisions.

RentSpree Staff
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Understanding California tenant screening laws

Tenant screening laws vary by state and even by local municipalities, with a variety of rules and regulations governing the application and screening process, deposits, and the treatment of tenants under the terms of the lease agreement. Find out what California tenant laws apply to you and your property so that you can ensure you remain in compliance while developing a screening process that ensures better qualified, problem-free tenants.

Christy Murdock
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Experian, Equifax and TransUnion tenant screening reports compared

Each of the three major credit bureaus, TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian, provide a consolidated report to help you screen prospective tenants. But, which one is the best? We’ve outlined the main differences among these services, plus one tenant screening method that’s fast, easy, secure and free for landlords and rental agents.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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The Top 7 Online Real Estate Classes in 2023 + Tips

From your first pre-licensure class to your newest certification or designation, the practice of real estate involves ongoing education at every stage of your career. Check out our list of the best real estate classes online and find the one that’s right for you. Whether you’re exploring broker licensure or simply looking for a couple of continuing ed classes for your license renewal, we’ve got you covered.

Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Your 2023 Projected Rental Market Analysis

There have been significant changes in housing market at large and the rental market in particular. This is true in markets all over North America, from small towns to suburban enclaves to desirable in-town markets in city centers. Find out how an accurate rental market analysis can help you position your properties for 2023 and make adjustments to your portfolio as needed.

Christy Murdock
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How These Northern California MLSs Put Agents’ and Clients’ Needs First

The NORCAL MLS Alliance helps its agents, and their clients, by eliminating multiple MLS memberships, increasing access to more listings, and integrating with third-party vendors such as RentSpree.

Matthias McManus
RentSpree Marketing
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58+ Real Estate Terms Every Agent Needs to Know in 2023

It sometimes seems that real estate is its own language, filled with legal and industry terms that are heavy on jargon and short on communication. Whether you’re a brand new real estate agent getting up to speed or an experienced agent looking to brush up on some of the more obscure real estate terms, this list offers a comprehensive review so that you can ensure your communication is top-notch.

Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Helping Real Estate Agents Serve the LGBTQ+ Community: It’s Closing Time with Anthony Vulin

Broker Anthony Vulin, President of the Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS, is also national Vice President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. In this episode of It’s Closing Time, the RentSpree podcast, he speaks with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli about how brand new agents can launch their careers in real estate, how agents and brokers at all levels can serve the LGBTQ+ community more effectively, and what resources are available to help agents who are part of the LGBTQ+ community thrive personally and professionally.

Christy Murdock
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