Enable Apply Now for Your Listing

The best way to quickly share and collect applications!

This article will teach you the two ways to enable and share a Rental Beast Quick Apply Link for your listing(s).

Stop wasting time pushing paper applications or using a screening service that does not generate reports over the weekend. Rental Beast Quick Apply provides a shareable link you can send directly to interested applicants, so you can easily collect applications and receive tenant screening reports.

How to Enable and Share a Rental Beast Quick Apply Link in Your Applications Tab

To enable and share a Rental Beast Quick Apply Link in your Applications tab, complete the following steps:

To enable and share a Rental Beast Quick Apply Link in your Applications tab, complete the following steps:

  1. Log into the Rental Beast broker portal.
  2. Click the "Applications" tab.
  3. Find the desired listing and set the "Apply Now" toggle to "Yes" in the "Enabled" column.
  4. Check the checkbox in the popup to confirm you want to use Apply Now.
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  5. Two additional checkbox fields will appear in the popup. Select the appropriate checkbox to confirm who will review the application and screening report(s). If you are not the reviewer, you will need their full name, phone number, and email address to set them as the reviewer.
  1. Click "Save" and then "Ok" to complete the process to enable Apply Now.
  2. The “Quick Apply Link” will appear in the “Shareable Link” column.
  3. Copy and share your link!

‍PLEASE NOTE: If you've previously opted all of your listings out of Apply Now in the settings tab or a single listing in your My Listings tab, enabling Apply Now in the "Applications" tab will change the application process/method for the specific listing.

How to Enable and Share a Rental Beast Quick Apply Link in Your My Listings Tab

To enable and share a Rental Beast Quick Apply Link in your My Listings tab, complete the following steps:

  1. Log into the Rental Beast broker portal.
  2. Click the “My Listings” tab.
  3. Find the desired listing and click any of the four "Add/Edit" buttons with the “Pencil” icons to edit the application settings.
  4. Navigate to the “Application” tab.
  5. Select the checkbox for “Use Apply Now. “You can also select who will review the application.
  6. Click “Save and Continue” to update the application settings.
  7. To find the shareable Quick Apply Link, click the "MyLisings" tab and click on the listing to expand the listing details.
  8. The “Quick Apply Link” will be in the “Application” section and under the field “Apply Now Quick Link”‍
  9. Copy and share your link!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does the Quick Apply Link do?

It streamlines the application process for an exclusive listing by providing an easily accessible link applicants can use to apply without the real estate professional having to initiate the application.

How does the Quick Apply Link work?

The “Quick Apply Link” process has three main steps:

  1. Invite applicants to apply: Copy and share your Quick Apply Link with an interested applicant. The applicant can then start filling out the application, which is mobile-friendly!
  2. Applicant completes the application: They will fill out basic information, such as employment and past rental history. Once they submit the application, TransUnion will compile the applicant’s reports. To see how a renter completes an application, refer to this help article.
  3. Tenant screening reports are ready to review: You will receive a notification when the reports are ready to review. If needed, you can easily share all the reports with a property owner or manager. To review tenant screening reports, refer to this help article.

What’s included in a Tenant Screening Report?

Landlords or designated reviewers can view the entire rental application, including income, employment, and residential history. This includes:

  • Credit Report: This is a complete overview of an applicant’s credit history, court case disputes, collections, and more. The entire report is in an easy-to-read format for review.
A user reviewing the credit report from a submitted application
  • Eviction Report: Where available, the results come from one of the largest eviction databases subject to the FCRA. It has over 16 million eviction records covering all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
A user reviewing the eviction report from a submitted application highlighting that no evictions are reported
  • Criminal Background Report: Where available, criminal background information is provided, subject to regulations (IE: Cook County, IL).
A user reviewing the criminal report from a submitted application highlighting that no criminal activities are reported

Can you opt a listing out of using Apply Now?

Yes. You do not have to use Apply Now if you have an existing application process. If you want to opt out of Apply Now, please refer to this help article.

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