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California real estate rental application fees

A guide to California rental application fees

The rental application process varies, with different requirements for different states and municipalities. If you are a landlord, rental agent, or property manager in California, it’s important for you to keep up with all of the ins and outs of the rental application process, including the fees and deposits you are allowed to charge to potential renters. Our guide to California rental application fees will ensure that you are on the right side of the state’s latest legislation and regulatory requirements.

RentSpree Staff

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News

Amid a stalled housing market, rental property investments remain hot

Rental properties are taking center stage in a market where homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult for many Americans to achieve.

RentSpree Staff

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Agent

How instant rental verification is changing the game for listing agents

In today's competitive market, every second counts when you're trying to close a rental deal. With advancements in technology, including instant rental verification, agents can say expedite the screening process and fill vacancies quickly and securely.

RentSpree Staff

Agent

How Much Do REALTORS® Charge to Help Renters Find a Rental?

How much Realtors® charge to find a rental is often negotiable. There is no one standard for commissions on rental property and how much Realtors charge will depend on a variety of factors.

RentSpree Staff

Agent

7 social media trends for real estate agents

Generating new leads and getting your listing in front of the right people doesn't have to be hard. With a thoughtful real estate social media marketing strategy and a commitment to high quality content, agents can use a variety of social platforms to successfully grow their business.

RentSpree Staff

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Agent

Best summer real estate marketing ideas to fill your rentals fast

Summer brings with it warmer weather and renters on the move. To capitalize on the growing demand for rentals, here are 11 real estate marketing ideas for agents to try this summer.

RentSpree Staff

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Agent

How real estate CRMs drive lead generation

Growing your real estate clientele doesn't have to be a manual, time-consuming process. With a real estate CRM, agents can scale their lead generation efforts and focus on the efforts that will propel them to success.

RentSpree Staff

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Agent

A guide to content marketing for real estate agents

Knowing who your audience is and how to reach them is mission critical for any real estate agent wanting to grow their business. In this article, we're diving into all things real estate content marketing to help agents better understand how to attract, engage, and convert more clients.

RentSpree Staff

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Landlord

10 important basics of being a long-distance landlord

Real estate investment opportunities can happen anywhere and the perfect property may not be in your neighborhood at all. The good news? With today’s tech capabilities and communication options, you can own and manage a property from virtually anywhere. If you’ve been considering an investment opportunity in a distant city or even another state, we’ve got a roundup of great information that you need before you begin life as a long-distance landlord.

RentSpree Staff