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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Renters Insurance Cost Benefits

Renters insurance is one of the most affordable and valuable types of coverage available, yet it is not required in the same way that homeowners insurance is. Here you’ll find more details on renter insurance cost and benefits, along with the ways that a robust renters insurance policy can protect both you and your tenants from damage, loss and liability.

Christy Murdock

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Landlord

How to Evict Someone in 5 Steps

Eviction can be a complex and time-consuming process requiring a strict legal process and rigorous communication with the tenant in question. We’ve put together a guide so that you’ll understand how to evict someone and, more importantly, what determines whether it's time to move forward with an eviction. You’ll also find out when eviction might not be the best option and when it might be forbidden outright.

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Rental application trends in California’s top 5 cities

Due to slowing growth, California real estate is undergoing significant market shifts. It’s important for you to keep an eye on trends and statistics in the Golden State’s major markets so that you can plan for what’s next. We’ve put together rental application trends in California’s top five cities so that you’ll have a better idea of current changes along with our predictions for the post-COVID real estate landscape.

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5 of the Top Real Estate Associations in the United States

You may think of real estate as a solitary profession where a single agent serves various clients with little support or collaboration. However, the leading figures in the industry spend a lot of time working with colleagues and affiliated professionals through local, state, and national associations. Here is our list of the benefits of joining local real estate associations and organizations to hone your skills and expand your professional network.

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Real Estate Trends and 2021 Housing Market Predictions

We live in a fast-paced and ever-changing world, with new challenges and shifting priorities always on the horizon. That’s why it’s more important than ever to keep up with the most impactful real estate trends and statistics as well as expert analysis and predictions. This kind of research can make the difference between being prepared for the future of real estate or getting left behind.

How to Leverage Real Estate Video Marketing and Personalize Your Brand

Statistics show that more and more consumer decision-making is driven by the authenticity and impact of video marketing. If you’re looking to implement real estate video marketing into your promotional strategy, we’ve got plenty of ideas to get you started. From logistics to pricing to content, you’ll find everything you need to put together and leverage an effective video marketing plan.

Landlord

How to Conduct a Pet Screening [+ Example Application]

As a landlord, you may or may not choose to accept tenants with pets. If you decide to do so, however, you may be unsure about what restrictions you can place on the pets you welcome and what information you can ask for upfront. Our pet screening and pet application guide provides the information you need so that you can get all of your questions answered and have important conversations with your pet-owning potential tenants.

How to Make Your Website Festive [+ Downloadable Assets]

You may think of your website and other online content as a “one and done” affair. However, you can make a big impact, and create a more welcoming virtual home base, when you change up your website’s look for holidays or other special times of the year. Find out how to make your website festive and how to communicate your holiday spirit to the visitors who find you there.

How a Real Estate Virtual Assistant Can Support Your Business

As much as you may like to believe you can do it all, you probably shouldn’t do it all. In fact, optimizing your time by outsourcing those tasks that don’t have to be completed by you is a good way to build scale into your real estate business. Not sure where to start? A real estate virtual assistant can save you time and money while helping you accomplish more day in and day out.