RentSpree Announces Partnership with Bayou Board of REALTORS®

RentSpree, the nation's top-rated rental platform, has announced its latest partnership today, with the Bayou Board of REALTORS® (BBOR). This collaboration marks a huge step for RentSpree in expanding into an important U.S. housing market, and promises to provide major benefits for BBOR subscribers and their clients in Louisiana and beyond. Effective immediately, RentSpree is now live on the BBOR MLS platform, giving its approximately 500 agents direct access to integrated rental management, tenant screening, and the tools to help them process applications securely, quickly, and with more confidence.

A Market Primed for Rental Growth

The Bayou Board of Realtors primarily serves the Houma-Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. And while their agent count may sound modest, the region’s importance isn't. The area covered by BBOR agents serves the energy (oil and gas) and seafood industries, two drivers of a powerful residential rental market.

And while this coastal Louisiana MSA can thank its region’s specialized local industry employment for this steady long-term rental demand, many agents in the region have lacked the modern tools to efficiently manage rental transactions at scale.

"This partnership with Bayou Board of Realtors represents a strategic entry point into a market that’s truly ready for RentSpree’s services," said Michael Lucarelli, CEO and Co-Founder of RentSpree. "The opportunity is significant, and this collaboration positions us to become the dominant rental solution for this market. We’re thrilled to help BBOR agents and Louisiana landlords simplify and modernize their rental flows.”

Building a Scalable Model for Louisiana Growth

This launch serves a dual purpose: immediately empowering BBOR agents with best-in-class rental tools while also establishing a proven integration model that RentSpree can leverage to expand into larger Louisiana markets, such as the New Orleans and Baton Rouge regions. It’s a win-win proposition, says Lucarelli: "Rentals are a great way into the housing market for agents, landlords, and even renters," He continues: "By starting with BBOR and building from there, we're creating a foothold in Louisiana that positions us to help revolutionize the rental process across the state for everyone involved."

About RentSpree

Seattle-based RentSpree is a provider of award-winning rental software that helps easily connect real estate agents, landlords, and renters. The platform is trusted across all 50 states for its easy and secure interface and suite of rental tools, including tenant screening, rent payments, marketing and lease management that help simplify the rental process for all. To date, RentSpree has partnered with more than 300 of the most influential MLSs, real estate associations and brokerages to serve four million users in the U.S. RentSpree is ranked on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Visit RentSpree.com for more information.

About Bayou Board of REALTORS®

Bayou Board of REALTORS® represents real estate professionals throughout Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes in coastal Louisiana. BBOR's members serve a diverse market driven by local industries and a community committed to quality residential transactions.