Intro to Screening Tenants with a Property Listing

How to initiate screenings after adding a property listing address

Please note that BOTH the listing agent and the renter's agent can use the screening service on their RentSpree Dashboard.

However, we recommend that the renter's agent contact the listing agent first to ask if they have a preferred method to screen or if the renter's agent can initiate the screening and share the reports afterward.

Add your property & select screening options

1. Login from your dashboard, and select the Screening tab in the left menu bar

2. Click Screen Tenants

• If this is your first time initiating a screening, agree to the TransUnion Service Agreement and enter your Home Address information (Click here for more information)

3. Click the drop-down menu and click + Add New Property 

4. Enter the property address you want an applicant to apply 

5. Once entered, confirm the property address is correct. This address cannot be changed after the confirmation. 

• Select your role for this property - if you are the Listing Agent, add the landlord's information 
  

6. Once on the Select Application Options page, elect who will pay the screening fee and select which bundle you would like to include:

• Standard
  • Rental Application or CAR Rental Application (CAR membership must be validated to use the CAR Rental Application)
  • Credit Report & Score
  • Criminal Background check
  • Eviction History Report
• Income Verification Report (Only available for select RentSpree accounts):
  • Everything in the Standard Bundle
  • Income Verification Report by Finicity
  • Document Upload Request
  • Auto Reference Checks

7. Click Next to move on to the How Will Applicant Apply? page to send or showcase your screening request with one of the 3 methods below: 

Request Applications by Email or Text Message

Requesting via email/text is a personal way to screen applicants, requiring their direct contact information.  Applicants should check their spam or other folders if the email is not received.

1. After selecting your reports and clicking Next enter the applicant's email address or mobile phone number
2. Separate multiple email addresses/phone numbers with commas or press "enter."
3. Click Send Request(s)
4. Applicants will receive an email/text with your name and the property address to complete the rental application.

Share Your Application Link

ApplyLinks™ are versatile, direct web links to your application and can be shared by listing agents or accessed by multiple applicants at different times.

1. After selecting your reports and clicking Next, you'll see a pre-made ApplyLink™.
2. Click Copy.
3. Paste the ApplyLink™ wherever you want, such as a blog, social media, MLS post, or text message.
4. ApplyLinks™ are versatile and can be shared by listing agents or accessed by multiple applicants at different times.

Print Application Flyers

The Application Flyer includes an ApplyLink™ that applicants can enter directly into a browser and a QR code for smartphone scanning. Use it at open houses, libraries, or anywhere else!

1. After selecting your reports and clicking Next, view the Print application flyers box to preview the printed copy.
2. Enter custom information in the designated "Enter your custom message here" rectangle, such as a license number or welcome/thank you message
3. Click Print

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