Apply Now is free to MLS PIN customers. Prospective tenants pay the application fee. The price per applicant is $49. Rental applicants can submit the same application for additional properties within thirty days at no charge.

Customers representing tenants should always review application instructions or speak with the listing agent prior to starting an application, including ensuring that the owner or property manager will accept an electronic Rental Beast application submitted via Apply Now.

Absolutely! Tenant applications remain valid for 30 days from the original date of submission. This means tenants can apply for more than one property right away, or in cases where an initial application is not accepted.

Applications can be initiated by a prospective tenant, a real estate agent, a landlord, or other designated authority. In cases where an application is begun by MLS PIN customers, prospective tenants will receive email invitations with instructions and an accompanying link to complete a leasing application.

Yes. Additional applicants can be designated when starting the application process.

Simply add the cosigner as an additional applicant. It’s a good idea to also contact the landlord or listing agent to let them know a guarantor has been added as an additional applicant.

Screening is done by a major U.S.-based credit bureau. All credit-related information is derived directly from the bureau. Rental Beast does not view or retain non-public, credit-related information.

Most reports are processed within minutes. However the entire application process can take up to 3-4 days from the initial submission until the property owner or designated reviewer provides a decision. All parties will be notified when the screening reports have been generated as well as with each status change throughout the process.

Results are seen by the landlord or a proxy designated by the landlord, such as a property manager or listing agent, as required by the U.S. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Additionally, tenant applicants may download a copy of the credit report associated with their application.

No. Information is provided by a major U.S.-based credit bureau directly to the landlord or property owner. Rental Beast does not view or retain non-public, credit-related information.

Reviewers are notified by email when an application is ready for review. The reviewer can easily and securely review the application, request more information, and/or make a decision via the Rental Beast Landlord Portal.

Landlords or designated reviewers will be able to see the full rental application, including income, employment, and residential history, as well as other relevant application-related information. Additionally, credit reports, eviction history, and criminal background information are provided where available, subject to regulations. Please note: eviction histories are not always available, and in some states, including Massachusetts, criminal reports are not available.

Once an application has been initiated, prospective tenants will receive an email with a link to complete their leasing application. Once the applicant clicks on the link, detailed instructions are provided on how to complete the application.

Applicants will need relevant personal information, including date of birth and social security number, as well as vehicle information, proof of income, employment information, credit and personal references, and housing/rental history. The applicant may also be asked to upload a photo or scan of a valid ID.

Yes. Any applicant can login to Rental Beast and select “Applications” under his/her name to view application statuses.

No. This particular check, referred to as a “soft pull”, does not impact a consumer’s FICO score.

Customers can easily verify email information by accessing their application dashboard accessible by logging into Rental Beast. If input correctly, check the spam folder in your email client. If an application was submitted directly, or if the email otherwise cannot be found, please contact Rental Beast support at support@rentalbeast.com.

Yes. Prospective tenants can upload documents during and after the application submission.

Massachusetts law (G.L. c 186, § 15B(b)) prohibits landlords or third parties that manage property on a landlords' behalf from charging an application fee. However, the law does not prohibit other persons or entities, such as Rental Beast, real estate brokers, and salespersons, from charging an application fee to prospective tenants. The reasonable application fee charged by Rental Beast is applied towards the costs of obtaining a background check for the prospective tenant and is not shared with landlords or property managers. Therefore, Rental Beast's application fee does not violate Massachusetts law.

Landlords, property managers, or designated listing agents can initiate the opt out process by contacting Rental Beast support at support@rentalbeast.com.

Follow Apply Now's application initiation process for tenant agents, step-by-step, for both MLS and off-MLS listings.

We recommend following up with both the applicant(s) and the landlord until the application process is complete.

Use this detail guide to see how authorized Listing Agents can access and review Apply Now application results.

Use this detailed guide to see how Landlords can access and review Apply Now application results.

Tenant Agents can access real-time Apply Now application status updates by logging into Rental Beast Lite.

Yes! Apply Now keeps agents at the center of all transactions, including making it easy to designate the authorized reviewer of application results. Follow this step-by-step guide to designate an authorized reviewer before an application is submitted.

Yes! Follow these steps to designate and confirm an authorized reviewer after an application is submitted.

Learn how to get the most out of Apply Now, the secure online rental application engine now accessible from your MLS platform.

How to invite a client to apply for one of your rental listings using Apply Now, and you can use the application invitation link in your marketing materials for your property.

This article explains how RB Gateway real estate professionals access the Apply Now tool through an MLS listing when they want to initiate an application for a rental listed on the MLS.

This articles explains how Tenant Agents can review the status of an Apply Now application.

This article explains how Tenant Agents can initiate an Apply Now application.

View tenant screening reports with ease!

This article explains how real estate professionals can transfer viewing rights to another reviewer before an Applicant submits their Apply Now application. Apply Now allows only one reviewer to access the application and reports at a time.

This article explains how Real Estate professionals can transfer viewing rights to another reviewer, such as a Landlord, after an Apply Now the application has already been submitted by an Applicant. Apply Now allows only one reviewer to access the application and reports at a time.

This article explains how newly authorized reviewers are able to access and view the Apply Now application and reports.

Get to Know Apply Now by Rental Beast, the lightning-fast online rental application and tenant screening engine available directly in the MLS Now platform!

Get to Know Apply Now by Rental Beast, the lightning-fast online rental application and tenant screening engine available directly in MIAMI Gateway!

Get to Know Apply Now by Rental Beast, the lightning-fast online rental application and tenant screening engine available directly in the MLS Now platform!

The purpose of this article is to guide users on how they can opt out of the Apply Now feature. This action will remove the function of the button on their rental listings. 

Apply Now: Agent Tutorial

The best way to quickly share and collect applications!

The purpose of this article is to explain how real estate professionals can initiate a rental application from their application tab.

The best way to quickly share and collect applications!

The process of initiating an application for your listing.

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