Although self-guided tours are not necessarily “new”, they are being used nearly exclusively now, especially with the pandemic, to view available rental homes. The self-guided tour system uses integrated electronic lockboxes along with safety features built into the system. When creating an account, renters are required to submit personal information about who they are, including uploading their ID, credit card, and supply a selfie in order to pass their verification process.
Once all system security checks have been verified, the renter is then able to schedule when they’d like to see the property. Once the renter arrives at the property, accessing the unit is pretty stra...
Searching for a rental property can be difficult, especially with how quickly homes are renting these days. With the inventory low, and the current pandemic, we are noticing more and more craigslist scams and they don’t seem to be letting up. Here are some red flags to look out for.
1. Unreasonably low price
If it seems like it’s too good to be true, it most likely is!
2. No direct contact with property manager/owner
If they are only communicating through craigslist and won’t give detailed contact information such as name and phone number, it’s not likely to be legitimate. Always ask for contact information (outside of craigslist) such as their name, the company name i...