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RentSpree Delivers $10 Million in Revenue for MLS Partners

News

RentSpree Generates $10 Million for Multiple Listing Services Partners

RentSpree crosses record threshold as demand for rentals remains at all-time highs

Nadja Brandt

PR Director

Agent

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

Agent

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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Renter

How to remove an eviction from a tenant screening report

An eviction on your tenant screening report can make it even more challenging to secure a new home. However, it's not impossible to have the eviction removed from your report. In this article, we will discuss how to remove an eviction from your tenant screening report.

RentSpree Staff

News

RentSpree establishes board to assist MLSs in embracing the ever-growing rental market

In an effort to increase transparency across the real estate industry and promote advancements in rental proptech, RentSpree has launched the first ever Rental Industry Leadership Board. Comprised of executives at several of the country’s top multiple listing services, this advisory board will provide valuable feedback on RentSpree’s product roadmap and share their expertise on key industry learnings.

Matthias McManus

RentSpree Marketing

Paying rental application fees before viewing an apartment

Applying for an apartment can be a daunting and expensive task, especially when you consider the various fees required before you can move in. In this article, we'll explain what an application fee is, how much you should expect to pay, and how you to avoid rental scams based on application fees.

RentSpree Staff

Renter

What is a security deposit?

A security deposit is one of several expenses renters should expect to pay before moving into their next apartment. In this article, we'll go over what a security deposit is, why landlords ask for a deposit, and tips for renters to ensure they get their entire security deposit back when it's time to move out.

RentSpree Staff

News

RentSpree's full integration on the ABoR platform will assist 20,000+ real estate professionals

Matthias McManus

RentSpree Marketing

Landlord

What does a landlord background check show?

Rental background checks are a critical step for landlords to ensure the safety and security of their properties and tenants. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the components of rental background checks, legal requirements and regulations, best practices, benefits, common challenges, and solutions to help you conduct effective and lawful tenant screenings.

RentSpree Staff

Landlord

Can a landlord run a background check without permission?

It's important to be aware of the legal requirements surrounding tenant background checks, both at the federal and state levels. One key requirement is obtaining written consent from the tenant before conducting a background check. In this article, we'll explore the federal law known as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and how it requires landlords to obtain written consent for tenant background checks. We'll also delve into state-level laws that may impose additional requirements on landlords when it comes to obtaining written consent for tenant background checks.

RentSpree Staff

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Renter

Do landlords do background checks?

Every landlord has their own screening process for potential tenants. However, the majority of landlords do perform some form of background check before renting out their property.

RentSpree Staff

Landlord

How to Write a Notice to Vacate [+ Template]

If your tenant has reached the end of his or her lease or if for some reason it is time to turn over the property, you may need to notify them in writing. We’ll walk you through the process of creating a notice to vacate and provide a handy template you can use to formulate your own written notification. What’s more, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of how and why you may need to provide this documentation to your renter.