Thoughts, news, and tips from the RentSpree team

Building bridges: Greg Robertson’s guide to thriving in real estate tech

RentSpree CEO, Mike Lucarelli, sits down with Greg Robertson to talk about the real estate technology space and how Robinson is navigating the current challenges facing those in real estate today.

RentSpree Staff

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Prorated Rent Calculator

There are times when you’ll need to figure out a few days’ worth of rent payments -- for instance, at the beginning or end of a lease or in the event of a short-term extension. Take the guesswork out of crunching those numbers with the RentSpree prorated rent calculator. In addition, you’ll find a variety of ways to calculate prorated rent, from yearly calculations to weekly and monthly.

When can a Real Estate Agent Legally Obtain a Credit Report of a Client?

Credit reports are used for a variety of approval processes, from rental application approval to pre-approval for a home purchase and more. Find out when it’s legal for a real estate agent to request a credit report as part of an application or approval process. Then learn the proper way to use credit and other financial information while staying in compliance with fair housing and licensure regulations.

Should Real Estate Agents Fear iBuying?

Many real estate agents regard iBuyers with some uncertainty. The end of the Zillow iBuyer experiment has done little to clarify this industry segment. RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli speaks with Zoodealio CEO Kala Laos about the future of iBuying and how her company can help agents put the power of iBuying to work to grow their businesses.

News

RentSpree Expands its Dominance in the Rental Market by Partnering with MIAMI Association of REALTORS®

RentSpree is proud to announce our partnership with MIAMI Association of REALTORS®, the nation’s largest local Realtor association with over 60,000 members in Miami and South Florida.

Michael Lucarelli

RentSpree CEO

Landlord

What Is Rental Property Insurance?

Just as renters insurance can provide valuable financial and liability protection for your tenants, rental property insurance can do the same for you or the property owner you work for. Unlike homeowners insurance, rental property insurance offers benefits and additional coverage options in a variety of categories to fit every budget and owner need.

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Ultimate Guide for Real Estate Electronic Signatures

You may remember the days when every aspect of a rental application and lease agreement required multiple signatures and initials and time spent chauffeuring paperwork all over town to gather the required information. Our ultimate guide to real estate electronic signatures tells you how this game-changing technology came about, what it means for your business, and how you can implement it to streamline every transaction.

Renter

Can I Pay Rent With a Credit Card?

Paying rent with a credit card can boost your credit score or reduce it, depending on how well you manage your payments. Using a rent reporting service is one way to ensure your rent payments count toward building your credit without incurring debt.

Eva Hatzenbihler

Renter

How to Get an 800 Credit Score

If your credit is poor or fair, but you’ve still managed to pay rent consistently and on time, consider reporting your rent. Your credit score can improve to 800 over time, and your credit history will prove you’re a responsible tenant.

Eva Hatzenbihler