Articles from RentSpree Staff

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10 methods landlords can use to verify proof of income

As a landlord, one of the best ways to protect your property investment is to ensure your tenant can afford their monthly rent. In this article, we'll go over 10 ways landlords can verify proof of income and

RentSpree Staff

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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.

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Company

Introducing RentSpree's newest look and feel

The RentSpree team is proud to share the launch of our website redesign featuring an updated logo, refined font system, and a cleaner, simpler navigation bar to improve the experience for all of our users.

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Agent

22 most common real estate questions

Whether you're working with buyers, sellers, renters, or a combination of all three, you're bound to encounter a number of real estate questions from your clients. To help you demonstrate your expertise and reaffirm you're the best choice for your clients, we've compiled a list of the 22 most common real estate questions all agents can expect to hear at least once in their career.

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Landlord

Identifying red flags on apartment rental applications

With rental scams on the rise, landlords can't afford to fall victim to bad actors pretending to be a legitimate applicant. In this article, we'll explain what a rental application scam is, go over common red flags on applications, and provide best practices on how to avoid rental scams.

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Renter

What to know about a soft credit check

Credit scores are often complex, and as a renter, it's important to understand how credit will impact your housing experience. We've listed ten facts you need to know about your credit score to ensure you're setting yourself up to land your next dream apartment.

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Landlord

How to choose between two applicants

When it comes to filling a rental vacancy, having too many prospective tenants can be just as stressful as a slow rental market. In order to simplify the process of choosing between two qualified applicants, landlords should establish a clear set of criteria and an application process to remove any anxieties that come with making a final decision.

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Landlord

How to review a completed RentSpree rental application

When it comes time to evaluate potential applicants, landlords need as much information as possible to make a smart decision. In this article, we'll break down the various components of a completed RentSpree Rental Application and how the information collected can help landlords identify the right pick for their rental property.

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Landlord

What to ask during pre-screening, screening, and post-application

With a detailed list of rental application questions, landlords can thoroughly evaluate every applicant and make the best decision for their rental properties. Before listing your property on the market, take the time to outline how you'll screen each tenant and establish a list of questions to ask during every stage of the application process.

RentSpree Staff