As Realtors, we are often asked if we know of any rentals. Whether it’s because you are selling your home and haven’t found a new home to buy, you’re building a home and you have to sell your current home before you can start building or it isn’t quite finished yet, you’re no longer interested in owning a home, or simply that your lease is up, whatever the reason, if you’re on the hunt for a rental, here are our top tips.
1. Download my app.
Many rental listings are on the MLS and you can search for them on my app. As real estate agents, we have exclusive access to the MLS database and I want to share it with you. You will receive the same real-time data that we receive!!
Please use this link to download my mobile app:https://mls-client.com/247C1300
This brief video will tell you more about it.
2. Search the top real estate websites.
Realtor.com, Zillow, and Trulia all have pages to search rentals.
These sites pull directly from the MLS. In addition, they include listings directly from landlords who do not list their property with an agent.
3. Contact local property management companies.
Check with companies in this area such as Christone Enterprises, Strano Property Management, Kunkel Wittenaur Group, H3 Capital Real Estate.
Property management companies are hired by property owners to manage the day-to-day operations of a rental such as maintenance, repairs, screening tenants, and more. Call them or search their website to find out about properties they may have available.
4. Tap into social media.
There are Facebook groups dedicated to homes for sale or lease. Here are a few:
Waterloo Il Homes for Sale or Lease
Randolph/Monroe County IL Homes for sale or Rent
Mascoutah IL Homes for Sale or Lease
Madison/St. Clair County Homes for Sale or Lease
For Rent in Madison/St. Clair Co
Southern Illinois Apartments for Rent
Facebook Marketplace has a Property Rentals section specifically for condos, apartments, townhomes and homes for rent. Each listing shows Nearby Schools and a map of the location.
If you’re active on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram, post that you’re looking for a place to rent. This is often a great way to stir up some leads when you’re in search of something.
5. Spread the word in you network.
Tell everyone you know you’re looking for a place to rent – your mom, your siblings, friends, neighbors, co-workers, bartenders. You never know who might have the right connections to get you into a great place!
6. Take a drive and check bulletin boards.
Identify a few of your most-liked areas and drive around searching for those FOR RENT signs. Oftentimes, this is the only form of advertising a property owner needs. In today’s market, homes are going quick, no matter if your renting or buying. While you’re out, stop at local coffee shops, restaurants, and post offices to check their bulletin boards for any ads for rentals.
