Today we launched rental tools on Redfin to help homeowners, investors, property managers and agents list properties for rent on Redfin. With our new rental product, you can create and post a rental listing for free and connect with interested renters searching on Redfin’s site and mobile apps.
“When it’s time to move, many homeowners evaluate whether to list their home for sale or rent it out. We can now help homeowners in either scenario reach the millions of people looking for a new place on Redfin,” said George Perantatos, senior director of product at Redfin. “Renters are looking for a variety of property types from apartments to single family homes, and individual property owners make up a significant share of the overall rental market. Redfin’s rental tools help independent rental property owners fill vacancies quickly and give renters more options for their next place to call home.”
Find your next renter quickly through the power of Redfin
You can list a rental for free on Redfin in a few steps. Go to www.redfin.com/rentals/list-my-home-for-rent and enter your address. From there, we’ll ask you to share some basic information about yourself and your home. You’ll be able to upload photos, write a simple description and violà! Your listing will be accessible to the 49 million people who visit Redfin every month.
If a renter is interested in your property, you’ll receive an email with the details so you can follow up and find a great tenant quickly. Managing your listing is simple with our rental dashboard. From the dashboard, you can monitor views, track all renter inquiries, and remove or extend your listing.
Redfin continues to grow its rental marketplace
Since launching rental search in 2022, Redfin has become a popular destination for renters. Redfin advertises thousands of rental options in cities across the United States in partnership with our rental company, Rent.com. Through Rent.com’s marketplace, multifamily property owners and managers can connect with renters on Redfin, Apartment Guide, Rent.com, and Rentals.com.
Introducing tools for individual rental property owners, real estate investors and agents is a natural next step for Redfin as we build our rental marketplace. We plan to expand our offerings for property owners in the future, including tools to schedule tours, screen renters and submit applications. Watch this space for future updates!
For more information or to create your Redfin rental listing visit: http://www.redfin.com/rentals/list-my-home-for-rent
FAQs
Where is this available?
You can list a rental on Redfin for free in the following U.S. markets: Chicago, Hampton Roads, Hawaii, New York, Northern New England, Oregon, Rhode Island, Richmond, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle, Southern California, and Washington, D.C.
Does my listing appear on Redfin’s other sites, such as Rent.com or Apartment Guide?
Free rental listings only appear on Redfin at this time. Later this year, we plan to integrate with Redfin’s family of sites including Rent.com, Rentals.com and Apartment Guide to help you reach even more renters.
Can I list more than one property for rent at a time?
Yes, you can list several rentals. Our Redfin rental feature is specifically built for people who manage fewer than 10 units, and is only available for buildings with less than 5 units. If you would like to list rentals in 5+ unit buildings on Redfin, please contact Rent at rentals@rent.com or call us at 866-730-7177. We can discuss options customized to your specific needs.
How does Redfin prevent rental fraud?
Redfin takes safety and security seriously and we have built processes into the tool to protect renters from fraud. This includes automatically screening all listings and manually reviewing listings that are flagged as likely fraudulent. We will require two-factor email and phone verification for landlords and suspend the accounts of those suspected of fraud. Together, Redfin and Rent.com’s wealth of historical listing data helps us spot potentially fraudulent listings before they are posted. Despite our best efforts, we may not be able to stop all criminal activity, so if you suspect fraud or have other concerns, please reach out to our customer service team for assistance.
