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Landlord

How to be a great landlord to your tenants

Maintaining a harmonious relationship with your renters doesn't have to be stressful or overly complicated. In this article, we're sharing several tips on how to be a great landlord and the various tools you can employ to make your life as a landlord headache-free.

RentSpree Staff
Landlord

Guide to standard rental application forms

With a thorough rental application, agents can ensure every prospective tenant is who they say they are and protect their landlord client from bad actors. In this guide, we'll go over the information agents should ask from applicants and explain what agents need to look for (and how to interpret) on a rental application.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

Rental application process 101

In this article, we'll go over the various parts of the rental application process including what the application is, why you can't afford to ignore an application, and what you can expect in the subsequent chapters of this guide.

RentSpree Staff

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Agent

11 open house ideas for the modern real estate agent

Does it sometimes feel like all of the open houses in your market look and sound the same? Maybe it’s time to switch things up and make yourself the host or hostess with the most-est at your next event. These open house ideas include ways to stand out from the other listings in your area and get more feet through the door so that you can reach the widest possible audience.

RentSpree Staff
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Agent

What you need to know about becoming a part-time real estate agent

You may love the idea of making real estate your full-time career, but you may not be at a place where you can make the switch. Why not start out with real estate as a side-hustle and see where it takes you before you go all-in? We’ve put together the information you need to become a part-time real estate agent and to increase your chances of success once you’ve earned your license.

RentSpree Staff
Agent

7 social media trends for real estate agents

Generating new leads and getting your listing in front of the right people doesn't have to be hard. With a thoughtful real estate social media marketing strategy and a commitment to high quality content, agents can use a variety of social platforms to successfully grow their business.

RentSpree Staff
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Agent

11 summer real estate marketing ideas to fill your rentals fast

Summer brings with it warmer weather and renters on the move. To capitalize on the growing demand for rentals, here are 11 real estate marketing ideas for agents to try this summer.

RentSpree Staff
Agent

6 real estate agent side hustles to earn extra income this summer

The summer months are one of the busiest times of the year for real estate agents, especially within the rental industry. With so many people on the move and with rental demand reaching its peak in July, here are several side hustles any real estate agent can pursue to earn just a little extra money this summer.

RentSpree Staff
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Agent

A guide to content marketing for real estate agents

Knowing who your audience is and how to reach them is mission critical for any real estate agent wanting to grow their business. In this article, we're diving into all things real estate content marketing to help agents better understand how to attract, engage, and convert more clients.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

How to calculate the rental rate for your property

To calculate the rental rate of your property, you need to think beyond the condition of your property and its location. In this article, we'll walk you through 12 essential questions to ask yourself to help you price your property at a rate that is both in your best interest as well as your future tenant's.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Agent

How to run a background check on tenants

By conducting a thorough background check, listing agents can ensure they're finding the right candidate for their client's properties. In this article, we'll go over the importance of tenant background checks, what to look for in a background check, and how to run a background check on prospective tenants.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

How Realtors Can Help You Find Rentals

A Realtor or real estate agent helps renters find suitable property to rent. How much an agent will do for you will depend on their service agreement and the amount you're willing to pay for the service.

Eva Hatzenbihler
Author