RentSpree announces partnership with the Houston Association of REALTORS®, the largest local association in Texas

RentSpree integration will launch in June; Will help support HAR’s 48,000 subscribers in their rental business

LOS ANGELES, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RentSpreethe highest rated rental software provider in the United States, today announced that the Houston Association of REALTORS^® (HAR) joins its MLS partnership program with more than 70 members. The new collaboration will allow HAR, the second largest MLS in the state of Texas, to provide industry-leading rental tools to its 48,000 subscribers.

RentSpree’s full integration into the MLS platform will facilitate instant ApplyLink™ for rental listings, which will reduce the transaction time agents spend processing rental applications and in turn help increase returns.

RentSpree’s tenant screening feature will seamlessly integrate with HAR’s listing module, streamlining communication between agents, rental applicants and landlords. This new integration, provided free to HAR subscribers, simplifies rental management by reducing unnecessary interactions and improves lead generation.

“In today’s competitive market, streamlining the rental process is important for both landlords and tenants,” said Mario Arriaga, president of the HAR MLS. “This partnership equips our subscribers with the technology they need to find qualified tenants quickly and efficiently, while providing tenants with a seamless and secure application experience.”

Addition of HAR President and CEO Bob Hale“We are excited to be able to offer RentSpree’s award-winning tenant screening tools and other rental services to our MLS subscribers. that of Houston Strong economic and population growth is reflected in the region’s thriving rental market. We equip our members with innovative technological tools to capitalize on this opportunity.

HAR is the eighth largest MLS in the country and adds to RentSpree’s growing presence in the state after in partnership with Unlock MLS (formerly ABoR) in Austin Last year. THE Houston The rental market is thriving, driven by a strong economy, relatively affordable pricing compared to other U.S. metropolises, and resulting population growth. Single-family home rental listings increased significantly, up 27.4 percent to 5,403 year-over-year in April, according to HAR’s latest report. Rental market update. Rented listings also increased 3.8 percent to 3,762, while the average rental price climbed 3.1 percent to $2,285.

“Teaming up with HAR is of great importance to us as it helps us expand our services in key areas. Texas rental markets,” said Michael Lucarelli, CEO and co-founder of RentSpree. “Our integration not only streamlines leasing processes for HAR members, but also plays an important role in improving efficiency for applicants and landlords in these key regions.

About RentSpree

Los AngelesRentSpree, based on the RentSpree Company, is a provider of award-winning rental software that makes it easy to connect real estate agents, landlords and tenants. The platform is recognized in all 50 states for its simple, secure interface and suite of leasing tools, including tenant screening, rent payment, marketing and tenant management, which help simplify the leasing process for everyone. To date, RentSpree has partnered with more than 300 of the most influential MLSs, real estate associations and brokerages to serve more than two million users in the United States. RentSpree is ranked among Inc.’s fastest-growing private companies. 5000 in 2022 and 2023. Visit RentSpree.com for more information.

About the Houston Association of REALTORS^®

Founded in 1918, the Houston Association of REALTORS^® (HAR) is a 48,000-member organization of real estate professionals engaged in all aspects of the industry, including residential and commercial sales and leasing, appraisal, property management and consulting. It is the largest professional association of individual dues-paying members in the Houston as well as the second largest local Realtor Association/Board of Directors.^® In United States.

SOURCE RentSpree