How to rent out your home without a realtor

I bought my house in Cleveland two years ago and currently live in it. In a couple of months, I plan to move to a different part of town and rent out my house. Before moving, I’ll paint and clean to ensure it looks nice.

I have read online that I need to verify tenants’ income, conduct background checks, and have them sign a contract.

I want to avoid paying high realtor fees. How can I rent out my house as a first-timer? Do I need a realtor, or can I rent it through Redfin?

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It’s not hard to rent a house out, but it does take adequate preparation and knowledge.
Ensure that you are fully prepared to draw up the contracts, do the proper checks, and know how you will manage the property.

If you are going to do it I suggest you use a lawyer to draw up everything

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Yes, you can rent it through Redfin @Lencer but as a first-time landlord you can do it alone, or you can consider property management services if you don’t want to handle tasks like maintenance and rent collection.

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Selling a house for the first time is a hard task since you don’t know the terms and conditions of the same.
Using Redfin to sell your house can be a convenient option to list your property for rent because they offer a step-by-step process to create an account, tell them about your property, and publish your listing, which will be visible to millions of potential renters.
In addition, it is a user-friendly platform that can help you reach a wide audience without the need for a realtor.

do research on similar properties in your area to establish competitive rental rates.

Without a broker, renting out your home for the first time may be done in a manageable way. Think about offering your home on rental websites such as Redfin, Apartments website, or Zillow. Verifying income, doing background checks, and getting a renter to sign a contract are ways to screen prospective tenants. To guarantee a seamless procedure, make use of internet tools and rental agreements.