Benefits and drawbacks of renting vs. buying a home

Choosing to rent or buy a home is a big decision with many factors involved, especially in this economy. Unsurprisingly, a drawback to one may be a benefit for the other. Consider the following when making your next housing decision: Renting a Home Benefits Flexibility: Renting provides more flexibility in terms of mobility. You can … More Benefits and drawbacks of renting vs. buying a home

10 questions renters should ask when looking at properties

When searching for a rental, it’s important the property fit your budget, needs, and lifestyle. Asking questions is an easy way to do that! Here are 10 questions to ask next time you’re looking at a rental: What’s the monthly rent? This is the most basic question that every renter should ask. Make sure you … More 10 questions renters should ask when looking at properties

Building a Homebuyer Pipeline Through the Residential Rental Market

As a new real estate professional, building a client base can be a daunting task. One effective strategy is to use the residential rental market as a way to build your homebuyer pipeline. By establishing relationships with renters early on, you can position yourself as a trusted source of knowledge and advice to potentially help … More Building a Homebuyer Pipeline Through the Residential Rental Market

4 ways real estate professionals can help renters negotiate lease terms and rental prices

Renting a property is a big step that can be nerve-wracking, especially when it comes to negotiating lease terms and rental prices. Real estate professionals can be a valuable resource to renters in this regard. Here are some ways in which they can help: 1. Knowledge of the market Real estate professionals tend to have … More 4 ways real estate professionals can help renters negotiate lease terms and rental prices

Rental Beast/GAMLS Launch Announcement

New Software Integration Gives 50,000 REALTORS® Access to Rental-Related Tools to Grow Their Business Somerville, MA (May 16, 2023) – Rental Beast announced today the launch of their software integration with Georgia Multiple Listing Service, or GAMLS, the fifth largest MLS in the nation. This partnership gives 50,000 REALTORS® a stellar suite of rental-related tools … More Rental Beast/GAMLS Launch Announcement

How to Use Social Media to Advertise Your Rental Properties

In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become powerful tools for businesses to reach a wider audience and connect with potential customers. As a rental property owner or manager, you can leverage these platforms to showcase your properties and attract interested tenants. Here are some tips on how to use social media to advertise … More How to Use Social Media to Advertise Your Rental Properties

SentriLock and Rental Beast Announce Partnership

Empowers REALTORS® and Agents to Manage Rental Listings  CINCINNATI, May 1, 2023 — SentriLock, the official lockbox of the National Association of REALTORS®, and Rental Beast, the exclusive rental technology provider for the National Association of REALTORS®, have announced a partnership that will make Multiple Listing Service (MLS) platforms specifically compatible with managing rental listings, providing … More SentriLock and Rental Beast Announce Partnership

Rental Beast launches Maine Listings’ rental platform

The platform’s integration creates a new frontier for real estate professionals Somerville, MA (March 29, 2023) – Rental Beast announced today a new technological integration with Maine Listings, the Multiple Listing Service serving over 6,700 real estate professionals in Maine. This marks the first rental-related benefit in the MLS’s history, creating a new frontier for … More Rental Beast launches Maine Listings’ rental platform

Black History Month: Resources & Trainings

To continue our Black History Month series, here’s a list of resources and studies for educating yourself on the profiling, racism, and barriers that Black and African-American people come up against in the housing industry. Studies/News about racial discrimination and profiling in housing Appraised – The Persistent Evaluation of White Neighborhoods as More Valuable Than … More Black History Month: Resources & Trainings