From Listing to Lease with NTREIS and RentSpree

Getting a rental listed is just the beginning. Applications, screening reports, and landlord decisions all need attention before a lease is signed.

Through NTREIS, MetroTex MLS subscribers can access RentSpree’s rental tools to manage applications and screening alongside their MLS listing activity. Together, these tools help agents keep the rental process organized from the first inquiry through the final listing update.

Bring Applications and Screening Online

Agents can opt in to RentSpree when adding a rental listing in Matrix and share an application link with prospective tenants. Applicants complete their rental applications and authorize screening online.

Depending on the package selected and applicable restrictions, agents can receive:

• Completed rental applications
• Credit reports
• Criminal background reports
• Eviction-related reports
• Income verification, when included

This gives agents a consistent place to collect and review applicant information.

Keep Rental Activity Organized

NTREIS supports listing exposure, while RentSpree keeps applications and screening reports organized for review. Agents can also use RentSpree’s built-in sharing tools to give landlords access to completed application packages.

Reducing the back-and-forth involved in collecting and sharing documents gives REALTORS® more time to answer questions, coordinate next steps, and serve their clients.

Give Clients a Clear Next Step

Applicants benefit from knowing where to apply, what information to provide, and what happens after submission. Landlords receive application details and screening reports in a consistent format to support their review.

Explain fees and expected timelines upfront, then keep everyone informed as the application moves forward.

Put the Process into Practice

Use this workflow to coordinate your MLS listing activity with RentSpree:

1. Enter the rental listing. Add the property in Matrix and opt in to RentSpree for online applications and screening.
2. Market the property. Share the listing through your usual MLS marketing channels.
3. Share the application link. Confirm the screening package and communicate any fees before inviting applicants.
4. Guide applicants through submission. Explain the required information, screening authorizations, and expected timeline.
5. Review completed applications. Evaluate information using established, lawful screening criteria.
6. Share reports with the landlord. Use RentSpree’s sharing tools to provide access to authorized reviewers.
7. Document the leasing decision. Follow your brokerage’s procedures for required notices, records, and lease paperwork.
8. Keep the MLS current. Update the listing’s status and details promptly according to NTREIS requirements.

For a closer look at evaluating applicants, review our RentSpree tenant screening best practices.

Make the Most of Your Rental Tools

Using NTREIS and RentSpree together helps connect listing marketing, online applications, and applicant review into a more organized leasing process.

Ready for your next rental? Activate your RentSpree account to get started.