How to Screen Tenants with a Property Listing

All listing agents, renter’s agents, landlords, and property managers can use the screening service directly from their RentSpree Dashboard.

However, we recommend that renter’s agents first contact the listing agent to confirm whether they have a preferred screening method in place or if the renter’s agent is permitted to initiate the screening and share the reports afterward.

Please see the steps below to complete either option:

Add your property & select screening options

Request Applications by Email or Text Message

Copy Application Link

Generate a Flyer

How will I know when my applicant has finished submitting?

Add your property & select screening options

1.  Log in to your RentSpree Dashboard

• From the left-hand menu, click on the Screening tab.

2. Click on Screen Tenants

• If this is your first time using the screening feature, you'll be prompted to:

  • Enter your personal information to proceed

  • Agree to the TransUnion Service Agreement

3. Select or Add a Property

• Use the drop-down menu to select a previously added property

• Or click + Add New Property to enter a new one

4. Enter the Property Address

• Input the address where you'd like the applicant to apply

• Review carefully—this address cannot be changed once confirmed

5. Confirm Property Details and Your Role

• After confirming the address, specify your role (e.g., Listing Agent, Landlord, etc.)

  • If you're the Listing Agent, provide the landlord’s contact information

• If a pop up appears asking How would you like to find applicants?
  • Select Create a screening request now to generate the screening request
  • If the Market your property option is selected you'll initiate another feature to create a Listing Page

6. Review and Send the Screening Request

• You'll be directed to a confirmation page with preset or previously selected application options

• If these are the options you'd like to include, click Next to send the request to the applicant

• To customize the options, click Edit

• If you clicked Edit, you'll be taken to the Select Application Options page.
  Here, you can customize the screening package by:
  

  • Selecting which screening components to include:

    • Rental Application or C.A.R. Rental Application (C.A.R. membership required and must be validated)

    • Credit Report & Score

    • Criminal Background Check

    • Eviction History Report

    • Advanced Verification

      • Extended Background Check
      • Income Verification Report
      • Document Upload Request
      • Auto Reference Checks
    • Choosing who will pay the screening fee (applicant or agent)

7. After, you'll be directed to the Now, invite renters to apply page to send or showcase your screening request with one of the 3 methods below: 

Request Applications by Email or Text Message

Requesting applications via email or text is a more personal way to screen applicants, as it requires their direct contact information.

To send an application request via email or text:

1. In the Add applicant emails or phone numbers field, enter the applicant’s email address or mobile phone numbers

   1. To send requests to multiple applicants, separate each email address or phone number with a comma

1. Click Request applications to issue the invitations

2. Applicants will receive an email or text message that includes your name and the property address, prompting them to complete the rental application.

If applicants don’t receive the email, they should check their spam or other folders.

Copy Application Link

Application Links are flexible, direct web links to your rental application that can be shared by listing agents and accessed by multiple applicants at any time.

To share your Application Link:

1. Click Copy Link in the Copy application link box

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2. Paste the Application Link wherever you’d like—such as in a blog post, social media, MLS listing, or text message.

Generate a Flyer

The Application Flyer includes an Application Link that applicants can type into a browser, along with a QR code for quick smartphone access. It's ideal for use at open houses, libraries, community centers, or any in-person setting.

To print an Generate a flyer:

1. Click the Download flyer button in the Generate a flyer box

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2. Once clicked, you can add a short note in the flyer optionally — such as a license number, welcome message, or thank-you note

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3. The flyer will generate on a new window where you may print as many copies as you like or share online

   

How will I know when my applicant has finished submitting?

You will receive an email notification from RentSpree!

Want to check the status now? Click here to see the status of your report requests on your RentSpree Dashboard