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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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Nurturing Relationships with Renters and Landlords: It's Closing Time with Yansey Valdes

With more than a decade in real estate, Yansey Valdes of Miami, Florida’s Julie’s Realty, talks with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli about the city’s unique rental market, building a recurring rental-based business, and the way he nurtures relationships with the tenants and landlords in his sphere of influence.

Christy Murdock
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Generating Exponential Growth with the Power of Rentals: It's Closing Time with Jonathan Lickstein

The secret to success for Jonathan Lickstein, managing broker at LoKation Real Estate? Making the journey more successful and more enjoyable for those who are coming along with you. It must be working, as he’s experiencing exceptional growth with nearly 2,700 agents across three states.

Christy Murdock
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When can a Real Estate Agent Legally Obtain a Credit Report of a Client?

Credit reports are used for a variety of approval processes, from rental application approval to pre-approval for a home purchase and more. Find out when it’s legal for a real estate agent to request a credit report as part of an application or approval process. Then learn the proper way to use credit and other financial information while staying in compliance with fair housing and licensure regulations.

Christy Murdock
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Should Real Estate Agents Fear iBuying?

Many real estate agents regard iBuyers with some uncertainty. The end of the Zillow iBuyer experiment has done little to clarify this industry segment. RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli speaks with Zoodealio CEO Kala Laos about the future of iBuying and how her company can help agents put the power of iBuying to work to grow their businesses.

Christy Murdock
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Ultimate Guide for Real Estate Electronic Signatures

You may remember the days when every aspect of a rental application and lease agreement required multiple signatures and initials and time spent chauffeuring paperwork all over town to gather the required information. Our ultimate guide to real estate electronic signatures tells you how this game-changing technology came about, what it means for your business, and how you can implement it to streamline every transaction.

Christy Murdock
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How Rentals Help Realtors® Differentiate Themselves in a Shifting Market

In a recent conversation on RentSpree's podcast, It's Closing Time, Maya Tuvia of 365 Management Group at Coldwell Banker, shared how working with rentals helped her start and scale her business. Learn how she puts the power of rentals to work to build relationships and serve more clients on both sides of the transaction.

Christy Murdock
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Staging a house: 14 psychology-backed tips

Whether you’re representing a listing or creating a model unit for potential renters in your complex, staging a house is a great way to make it more appealing. Find out what psychological factors influence decision-making and how you can create a space that is more inviting and more profitable than you ever thought possible. In addition, you’ll find out why it’s what you don’t include in a room that may have the biggest impact of all.

Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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11 Real Estate Negotiation Tactics That Work

For many real estate professionals, part of the fun of real estate is the opportunity to take part in real estate negotiations with colleagues. We’ve gathered nearly a dozen of our favorite real estate negotiation strategies so that you can improve your abilities and zero in on opportunities during your next transaction.

Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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How to Use Virtual Technology to Stay Connected with Your Customers

Whether due to busy schedules or out-of-town travel, staying connected with customers while being visible and in touch is an essential part of effective communication. This guide walks you through the virtual technology gear and platforms you need to ensure more facetime with your most valued clients and offers plenty of ways to arrange virtual meetups and hangouts that keep you top-of-mind.

Christy Murdock
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