Thoughts, news, and tips from the RentSpree team

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.

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.

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Renter

How to get credit for the rent you pay

As a renter, you can get credit for the rent you pay consistently and on time. It doesn’t happen automatically, and you can’t just contact the credit bureaus directly to report your payment—you need the assistance of a rent reporting service.

Eva Hatzenbihler

Renter

Build your credit by reporting past rent payments

If you’ve rented for six months or more, you have an excellent opportunity to build your credit. You can report past rent payments through a rent reporting service to the credit bureaus, and your rental history will appear on your credit report.

Eva Hatzenbihler

What is a credit report?

Whether you’re working with a potential renter or a potential buyer, it’s important to understand your client’s overall financial picture. A credit report provides valuable information so that you can better understand an applicant’s history or help a hopeful tenant find out how much rent they qualify for. Learn how to answer the question “What is a credit report?” and find out what to do if you receive a less-than-desirable report on a rental applicant.

Christy Murdock

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

Product

RentSpree Launches Rent Reporting Feature to Empower Renters on the Path to Homeownership

RentSpree's Credit Builder feature reports on-time rent payments directly to credit bureaus. Credit Builder helps transform rent payment obligations into stepping stones toward a better credit score.

News

OneKey® MLS Successfully Launches RentSpree Integration for All Subscribers

RentSpree's robust rental tools are now available to OneKey® MLS's 48,000+ subscribers throughout the New York regional area.

Landlord

How Much Do Property Management Companies Charge?

Generally, property management companies charge between $100 and $200 per month. It's common for them get paid by percentage of the monthly rent price, or by a flat fee. The services typically included are helping keep rental properties full, growing ROI and freeing up your time. The fee depends on their contract type and responsibilities.

Eva Hatzenbihler

Suited man with clipboard at computer keyboard

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.

Renter

How long does a bad rental history stay on your record?

A bad rental history can negatively impact your ability to rent a home, as landlords and property managers often conduct background checks on prospective tenants. But what constitutes a bad rental history and how long do those issues stay on your record?