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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zipLogix™ and RentSpree expand on success of their nationwide rental platform

Building on our successful partnership in 2017, RentSpree and zipLogix™ are teaming up once more to automate rental transactions for thousands of zipLogix™ users nationwide.

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Landlord

Is a rental application legally binding?

If you’re used to working with buyers, you may be used to the contractual obligations imposed by many of the contracts you’re used to working with. Does a rental application work like an offer? Is a rental application legally binding? Find out more about what does -- and doesn’t -- occur when you ask a potential renter to sign on the dotted line.

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Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles Introduces Automated Tenant Screening Through RentSpree

RentSpree and the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA) are partnering to provide AAGLA’s 10,000 members with RentSpree’s robust rental solutions to streamline the tenant screening process.

How to Tell Which Applicants Are Serious

The world of real estate is filled with looky-loos -- you know, those potential buyers and renters who seem to make it a hobby to stop by your open house or schedule a private showing. We’ve put together some great advice so that you can learn how to tell which applicants are serious about that rental property you’re representing -- and which ones are just wasting your time and energy.

Landlord

Questions to Ask When Verifying Tenants

Some landlords and rental agents believe in going with their gut when it comes time to interview a prospective tenant. Wouldn’t you prefer a more reliable, consistent approach? Our list of the best questions to ask when verifying tenants will help you ensure that you get the information you need and avoid any red flags that might indicate a less than desirable potential renter.

The Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Student Renters

Whether you’re a property manager, a rental agent, or a real estate agent who represents renters, you may be wondering whether renting to a college student is a good idea. The real estate agent’s guide to student renters can help you understand this valuable rental market and teach you how to ensure that your tenant verification tools are up to the task of finding the best student renters in your market.

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Renter

How Online Rental Applications Differ: Realtors vs. Property Managers

If you’re looking for your next rental, you may be wondering whether to work directly with the property manager or whether to find a real estate agent to represent you. Learn more about the process with each, including the differences you’ll find in the rental application, then decide whether renting from a Realtor vs. a property manager is the right move for you.