What is RLS Alliance?

RLS Alliance is the best real estate portal available on the market that connects home owners, renters, realtors, letting agents, and other real estate professionals in property related services.

Why should I use RLS Alliance?

RLS Alliance is a highly secure and safe local real estate portal with the world’s best tools for marketing which help you to rent real estate and also get real estate services from professionals such as brokers, realtors, home owners, property managers, letting agents, etc.

Who are the RLS Alliance members?

Home owners/sellers, real estate agents, brokers, agents, property managers, real estate advisers, real estate lenders, financial advisers, real estate marketing personnel, and other real estate related professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in renting and letting real estate.

Do I need to register to use RLS Alliance to rent a home or dwelling?

No, you do not need register with RLS Alliance to navigate the site. However, if you want to contact advertisers, receive alerts, updates, post requests, etc. then you need to register with RLS Alliance.

How can I activate after registration?

Once you register with RLS Alliance, we will send a confirmation link to your email address. Please click the link and your registration will be activated.

What will happen if I forget my password?

You can send an email to RLS Alliance and we will send a password to your email address

Is my registered information is secured?

Yes, your information is absolutely secure. We do not share your personal information with any third parties. However, if you opt to receive information from home owners, rental agencies, brokers, realtors, property managements, letting agents, and other third parties, they will contact you via the method you’ve chosen. Also, if you wish to receive other RLS Alliance offerings, those people involved will have access to your information. To know more about privacy, our advertisement policy, and other company policies, please read the policies, terms, and conditions of the website. If you have further questions, please email privacy@rlsalliance.com.

What are the fees I have to pay to post a rental request or to get rental alerts?

These are free services and you do not have to pay any fees for them. Please read the terms and conditions before using these services.

For how long can I post my dwelling or rental request?

You can post for as long as you need to.

How long does it take RLS Alliance to activate my request?

Usually we activate requests immediately. If you do not see your request, you can email our team and they will look into it immediately.

How do I renew my advertisement?

As it does not expire, there is no need for renewal.

Can I post more than one dwelling or rental request?

Yes, you can post more than one request.

Can I edit my request with new requirements?

Yes you can edit your request 24/7.

Does my dwelling or rental request have to be approved by RLS Alliance?

Yes, all new and edited requests have to be approved by RLS Alliance for the safety and benefit of the society.

Do all edits have to be approved by RLS Alliance?

Yes, all edits have to be approved by RLS Alliance for the safety and security of the community.

How can I deactivate or delete or remove my dwelling or rental request from the RLS Alliance portal?

You can log in to your RLS Alliance account and deactivate, delete, or remove your request 24/7.

How can I edit my dwelling or rental request information?

RLS Alliance proudly offers 24/7 access. You can log in to your RLS Alliance account and go to your home page and open your advisement list. For each advertisement you can see an icon for editing. Just click that icon and edit whatever you want. You can change some or all of your material one time, or as many times as you wish.

What should I do if RLS Alliance emails go to my spam folder?

Just log in to your email account, check the spam folder, and mark any RLS Alliance emails as “safe” or “not junk.”

If I find a property for rent on RLS Alliance, do I need to pay any brokerage fee to RLS Alliance if I rent or lease that real estate?

No, you do not have to pay any commission or brokerage fee to RLS Alliance o for a place you find on our website. We are not rental/real estate/property managers. We understand that you might have paid fees on other portals or web services. We work for the benefit of our real estate community.

How does RLS Alliance bring traffic to the portal?

RLS Alliance is one of the top real estate portals on Google, Yahoo, and other search engines. Their search engine results show RLS Alliance as the best and most trusted site to rent or letting or lease a dwelling or place. The GoDaddy web portal also promotes us as a secure site. RLS Alliance does radio talk shows, interviews, blog posts, forums, RSS, tips, and real estate news and articles to attract users to the site.

Why is RLS Alliance helping me lease a property and offering other real estate services?

This is a one-stop shop and RLS Alliance is a bridge connecting home owners, landlords, agents, realtors, brokers, property managers, and other professionals for the exchange of rental and real estate services. We work for our real estate community.

What is meant by market platform?

RLS Alliance brings all the available resources and real estate professionals for the leasing of property to one community.. This common platform gives an opportunity for community members to see and exchange rental services, products, property or dwelling offerings etc., to develop our community real estate.

What are the differences between local searches and general searches?

There are a lot of real estate, rental, and letting portals available on the market but no real estate portal has our pinpoint accurate search features. Their vague and unwanted search results could waste your time. On RLS Alliance, advertisements are informative and the user can short list the real estate services such as letting or renting, or property leasing type based on categories, geographical location, and more. Your offering advertisement will be at the top of the list.

What is the minimum time frame in which I can expect to find a desired rental?

There is no minimum time frame to find a rental or lease space. However, based on available research and analysis reports, the smallest time frame to find a good rental place is between five to ten days depending upon the availability of inventory. To learn more about renting or letting please read our real estate resources column.

When is the right time to look for a rental space?

There is no right time or wrong time to rent or lease; you can rent any time. However, it depends on your current lease expiration date, relocation time, and your requirements. Also the conditions or factors associated with your financial and family needs.

What is the right place to let or rent or lease?

There is no right place or wrong place. However, you have to know what kind of house or apartment works for you. There is a quote, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Every tenant or renter wants to rent or let a nice, safe, and low cost space and such a space should be suitable for you. Talk with your real estate agent and they will tell you what kind of neighborhood works for you based on your input.

Why are properties for rent or lease?

There are several common reasons for letting or renting such as investment returns, rental business, owner relocation, current lease expirations, family disputes, health issues, relocation of family, zoning changes, violations, improper management, tenant default, etc.

Is it a good idea to rent or lease a new dwelling or an existing dwelling?

That depends upon your personal interest. Most buyers choose an existing dwelling as the space is already established, tenants are proven, a customer track record is available, and risk is less than waiting for a new dwelling. With a new dwelling or space you have higher rents than similar existing spaces. However, the new inventory is less than that of existing spaces. In the given market 99% of leases are from existing dwellings.

What are the things I need to see when I am renting or letting a space?

You have to see everything associated with the rental space, but begin based on the order of importance. The foremost thing is location, air flow, ventilation, school district, and number of bedrooms. Parking, monthly rental amount, access to other facilities, and age of the dwelling are other basic factors. There are no exemptions or exclusions. Everything has to be reviewed, verified, and understood by you as you are taking on the liability.

There are so many images and video clips on RLS Alliance. Can I watch the video clips?

Yes, you can if you wish. The landlords/house owners/letting agents/real estate agents/property managers post the clips for you. Utilize those materials which may help you to short list your search criteria. It also gives you a better opportunity to understand the space which you are planning to let or rent or lease.

There are a lot of spaces for lease on the portal. Can I redefine or shorten the search results?

Yes, you can search by number of bedrooms, bathrooms, age of the place, monthly rent, date available, school district, amenities, or by geographical area such as city, zip code, etc. You can also see the number of places available in a given geographical area. RLS Alliance search criteria are the best search criteria in the rental world.

Some of the advertisements are very informative and some are not. Why?

That purely depends on the advertiser’s interest. If you are interested, you can always contact them to get more information.

Can I contact the advertiser or broker or property manager or letting agent? If yes, how?

Yes, you can contact the advertiser directly if you are interested in that real estate or service. You can contact them by email from RLS Alliance and the advertiser will contact you directly.

Why are some advertisers not responding to me?

The advertiser’s main aim is to rent their listings or to render professional services. If they are not responding to your call they may be out of the office, you may not fulfill the advertiser’s requirements, or you may not have sent the right question. Please read the advertisement first. Before asking for further information, make sure that you fulfill the requirements for additional information.

Can I go with a broker/agent?

It is always a good idea to go with a broker/agent as they are specialized and licensed in real estate brokerage services and also they are an excellent source of information about rental laws, dwelling place and leasing laws, etc. before signing a lease. They will help find the right resources and they will coordinate with all parties and other professionals concerned in a renting or leasing transaction.

Should I sign an NDA/CA? If yes, why?

Most land lords/brokers/agents/property managers ask you to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement)/CA (confidentiality agreement) before releasing dwelling or housing information. This is to protect the landlords and property information. However, read the agreement before signing to protect you.

Why are some landlords/brokers/agents/property managers/letting agents asking for my personal information?

This varies from person to person and advertiser to advertiser. The reason for asking is that they want to see whether the tenant will qualify to rent or lease their space or not. Most of the time the landlord or broker will insist on proof of pay check, references, employment history, etc.

How can I avoid fake advertisers or third-party calls?

This is very simple. Ask the contacting party to send additional information before releasing your information. You can also verify their ID with the appropriate controlling authority. You can also ask them to send an email request from RLS Alliance. The site will track the IP address of the sender, and with that you will know whether the requester is true or fake. This can minimize fake calls.

Do I need an attorney?

This varies from rental place to rental place. It is always a good idea to get the opinion of an attorney specialized in rental laws, leasing spaces, dwelling leases, etc., which can reduce future perils and liabilities.

What is due diligence? How can I do that?

Due diligence means a personal review and verification of the dwelling place before finalizing or signing a lease.

May I impose terms and conditions on the rental?

There is no law or agency prohibiting you from doing so. It is solely between you and the landlord or property manager to decide on the conditions for lease. Discuss with your attorney and they will guide you on what to add and what not to add.

Is it mandatory to take the pictures of a dwelling before occupying it?

It is not mandatory to take pictures of space, however, it will help you when you are vacating the property to avoid unnecessary holding of your deposit.

There are lots of disclosures and other legal forms on the site. Can I use them?

These are model forms for registered users which were prepared by our legal professionals. Our primary aim is to avoid misrepresentation and fraud and protect all parties involved in a transaction. Read the RLS Alliance terms and conditions before using any forms.

Do I need to pay a fee to use these forms?

No. This is absolutely free for RLS Alliance registered users.

Can I email my advertisement to my friends?

Yes, you can forward your advertisement to as many people as many times as you like.

Can I refer this site to my friends?

Absolutely, you can refer this site to your friends that may find it helpful.

I got enough information, but I want to learn more about renting a space or other RLS Alliance services. How can I get further information?

To learn more about renting a space or other rental related questions, you can read articles in our real estate resource area, or you can send us an email at help@rlsalliance.com with all of your questions and we will contact you.