Suggestions on running background, credit and employment checks

[Ruth Capapas]

Hi. My first time doing a background, credit and employment checks on possible renters. I would like to ask what reliable websites or companies would you recommend.

[Carmen Pellegrino]

I just did my first one this week. Used Smart Move by Transunion. You enter the property details. As tenants fill out aps you go the site and enter their email. You have the option of them paying or you pay. An email gets sent to them and they do the rest. Mine came back within 30 minutes. There are 3 levels to choose from and they give a recommendation as well as the details for what they found. I like it and will use it going forward. I have to think this will protect us from passible discriminations lawsuits as well.

Side note make sure you validate they are who they say they are with DL or ID.