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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

We realized that instead of just improving tenant screening, we could provide landlords with a guarantee that their units would never be vacant again.

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Helping Landlords Find Tenants – Sean Mitchell of Rezi

@ Y Combinator

Helping Landlords Find Tenants – Sean Mitchell of Rezi

05/04/18

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

During our time at Y Combinator, we pivoted to focus on eliminating the risk of vacancy for landlords, offering them a compelling solution.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

We confirm if a unit is still vacant and then make an offer to rent it, often surprising landlords with our quick turnaround.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

The biggest value we offer landlords is that we have skin in the game; if we misjudge the leasing timeline, we lose money, which aligns our interests with theirs.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

Our first product, Upfront, guarantees landlords will lease their vacant apartments and allows tenants to lease from us in under 10 minutes.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

If we solve problems for landlords, the benefits often extend to tenants, leading to a smoother application process and better deals for them.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

Our tenant screening process evaluates rental history, credit, income, and employment status, focusing on factors that predict good tenancy.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

We provide landlords with insights on pricing and market trends, helping them understand how to maximize their rental income.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

We maintain transparency with landlords about pricing and relisting strategies, which helps build trust and solidifies our partnership.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

Landlords do not have a say in the final tenant selection, which helps eliminate bias in the approval process.