In this course, the focus will be on understanding ways to evaluate prospective tenants and how to properly screen them. Fair Housing, the FCRA, and other regulatory issues have made it clear that there are specific guidelines when screening potential tenants. REALTORS® will benefit greatly from learning what information is available and how it should be used when screening tenants.

• Understand the importance of rental applications and disclosure.
• Understand the importance of informed consent.
• Obtain verification documents.
• Discuss the difference between a basic credit report and a tenant screening report.