2 new construction in suburb philly

[Robert Cioffi]

1st time landlord.  Closing on 2 properties by end of December.   Need to find tenants.   Rentec Direct does screening and lists on websites $500 per year.   Property management will do everything but wants 1st month plus 85 per month....  Will a realtor be an option to find tenants?  Do they screen?  In new jersey the tenants pay a fee to realtor.   Not sure if same in Pennsylvania.   Any advice?

[Marcie Purcell]

Robert,
The one month rent commission will get your property on the MLS, as well as multiple rental sites, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, Etc.  The agent will handle the appointments for showing with tenants and other agents showing the property to their clients.   As an agent I use RentSpree.com for screening tenants and ask for proof of income. If my landlord wants more information or bank statements I ask for them too.   I also use PA E-Docket App that can be downloaded on your phone. This will  give you a background check for Pennsylvania. The reason I always do that is because if they received an eviction or something else filed in court with the last 30 days it may not be on the rentspree background portion or any other  background checks if the docket isn't completely closed out yet.  If you have any questions please free feel to reach out to me.