Screening Services

Review:

Screening Services is an established company that provides detailed tenant screening and support from experienced landlords. Offering a single screening package, Screening Services is suitable for landlords that require a complete overview of potential tenants' credit scores, evictions history, and state and nationwide criminal records.

Pros:

• Screening Services' plan includes all standard tenant background checks, including previous address history.
• The platforms' criminal check is detailed, covering sex offender registries, fraud identification, and SSN trace.
• Landlords have instant access to free forms and disclosures, such as refund statements and tenant applications.
• The company welcomes landlords to discussion forums where other landlords can provide helpful advice and tips.
• Registered landlords will receive monthly updates that include law changes, tips, and new forms required by each state.
• Screening Services do not require a membership fee and accounts are free to set up.

Cons:

• Landlords will need to pay $54.00 for an on-site inspection if they'd like copies of a credit report.
• Compared to competitors Naborly and Background Examine, Screening Services is the more costly alternative.
• The service is lacking terrorist alerts and employment and landlord verification services.

Reputation:

We were unable to find customer reviews of Screening Services online. That said, the company is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and 0 customer reviews.