Data Indicates Continued Activity in the U.S. Rental Market Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic Rental Beast is a SaaS platform that simplifies the leasing process with an end-to-end platform, and maintains a highly-accurate updated database of over 8 million off-MLS rental properties, with active listings in 14 markets across the U.S (a complete list of the … More Rental Beast Market Report: May 2020
To stop the spread of COVID-19, the real estate industry is pivoting away from in-person events and embracing virtualization. But, renting is a big decision–how is a tenant supposed to choose the right apartment without stepping foot inside? Enter: virtual showings. Real estate agents are leading stand out virtual showings–either by FaceTiming their client or … More 5 Secrets For Stand Out Virtual Showings
Owning a short term rental during a global health crisis is tough. With stay-at-home orders halting hospitality, and states barring short-term rentals from accepting tenants, short-term rental owners are stuck with empty units and tough choices. Owners must now decide if they should close for business entirely, keep their units open and their fingers crossed for … More Short-Term Units are Transforming into Long-Term Rentals: Here’s What Real Estate Agents Need to Know
Ready for Mother’s Day? If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for your real estate agent mom, Real estate agents are great at picking homes, perfect neighborhoods, and helping their clients through complicated contracts. And, of course, they’re also great spouses, partners, friends, siblings, and parents! Got a real estate agent in your life that you want to spoil … More 10 Gifts for Real Estate Agent Moms
According to a March 30th survey conducted by RentCafé, 52% of renters still want to move when they find the right apartment, even considering the concerns posed by the coronavirus. While home buying is a long, multi-step process, rental transactions take place in a much shorter period of time, and can be done entirely online! … More How to Find Your Client an Apartment Without Leaving Your Home
It’s no secret that a killer social media game should be an an important part of every real estate agent’s marketing strategy. However, as COVID-19 sweeps through the United States and in-person lead generations are (like nearly everything else) cancelled, a robust social media presence is a must-have for real estate agents. There’s lot of … More What to Post during COVID? Do’s and Dont’s For Social Media Right Now
We know brokers are integral parts of both their local real estate community, and their larger ecosystems. As real estate experts with years of experience and know-how under their belts, and a team that relies on them, brokers might feel some added responsibility. See 5 ways brokers can step up to help their communities, and … More 5 Ways Brokers Can Step Up to Help Their Communities
We know we don’t need to remind you why real estate agents are a crucial part of the home buying and rental process! But, as you buckle down and generate leads during these challenging times, get ready to explain to your lead why a real estate agent is a powerful ally. Scroll down to see … More Conveying Your Value to a Lead
What do Walt Disney, Rambo, and two hit TV shows have to do with tackling the challenges posed by the Coronavirus? Check out this post by Rental Beast founder and CEO Ishay Grinberg on how businesses can adapt and come out of COVID-19 stronger. Pivoting from “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” to “Survivor – Corona Island:” In … More Pivoting from “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” to “Survivor – Corona Island”
At Rental Beast, we believe in the long-term power of rentals. Here’s why: a third of Americans, almost half of the US adult population, rent rather than buy homes; the rental market has $12 billion dollars in possible leasing commissions; 57% of all eventual buyers seriously considered renting, while 50% of all eventual renters considered … More The Rental Market Matters Right Now