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How to automate “process rental applications and screening”

Here is the best way to spend less time on this, best first. Each comes with steps you can follow today.

45 min
typically, every day
60%
of the time can be automated
Some setup
to set up

Fix 1 of 1

Software feature

Take applications online with built-in screening

Online applications collect documents and fees and run credit, background and income checks, with fraud detection for fake pay stubs. You review a complete file.

Typically saves about 50% of the time1 h to set up
  1. 1Use the online application in your property software.
  2. 2Turn on screening and income verification (built in, or tools like TransUnion SmartMove or Snappt).
  3. 3Write clear, consistent screening criteria and apply them the same way to everyone (fair housing).
  4. 4Review complete files and approve or decline in the system.

Tools: AppFolio, Buildium, Yardi, Entrata, RealPage or Rent Manager · TransUnion SmartMove · Snappt

Who does this task

Roles in our library that list this as one of their common tasks. Each guide covers the rest of that role’s week.

Property managerLeasing agent

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