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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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Helping Landlords Find Tenants – Sean Mitchell of Rezi
@ Y Combinator
05/04/18
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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
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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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
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
Landlords do not have a say in the final tenant selection, which helps eliminate bias in the approval process.
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Sean Mitchell
05/04/18
@ Y Combinator
Landlords are increasingly looking for differentiators, such as technology integration and added amenities, to attract tenants in competitive markets.
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Sean Mitchell
05/04/18
@ Y Combinator
Landlords often negotiate, and we provide them with a fair understanding of our pricing strategy and the rationale behind it, which fosters open communication.
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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 face two main risks: vacancy risk, which includes lost income and carrying costs, and tenant-related risks such as non-payment or property damage.