RESIDENT SCREENING

Screen tenants & protect your bottom line

Qualify residents confidently with a streamlined applicant screening system that delivers credit reports, background checks and automated recommendations seamlessly integrated into your Yardi leasing platform.

Features

Automate decisions and streamline screening

Simplify tenant screening with seamless integration into Yardi Voyager and RentCafe. Access results approved within minutes through a comprehensive screening platform that includes Equifax credit reports, Beacon credit scores and fraud checks. Minimize risk while saving time with a fully scalable system tailored to your business needs.

Gain insights with real-time analytics

Leverage an intuitive Executive Dashboard that consolidates key screening metrics. View applicant quality, marketing source performance, credit score distributions and property demographics in real time. Make informed decisions faster with centralized analytics at your fingertips.

Customize criteria for better outcomes

Tailor scoring models to reflect market trends and property objectives. Adapt screening criteria to accept, conditionally accept or decline applicants consistently. Maintain flexibility while increasing the pool of qualified renters with criteria that match your unique needs.

Go beyond credit with Certn

Access deep background insights with Certn’s Softcheck. Screen for criminal records, eviction histories, watch lists and more across 240 countries. Respect tenant privacy while identifying quality applicants through advanced profiling tools tailored for global renters.

FAQ

How does Yardi Resident Screening integrate with Yardi Voyager?

Yardi Resident Screening is seamlessly built into Yardi Voyager, allowing you to access screening results directly within your leasing workflow. This eliminates the need for third-party logins and ensures screening data is stored securely for 90 days.

What kind of reports can I access through the Executive Dashboard?

The Executive Dashboard provides real-time analytics, including applicant accept and decline rates, property performance snapshots, credit score distributions and marketing source effectiveness. These insights help you make data-driven decisions to improve tenant screening outcomes.

Can I customize screening criteria for different properties?

Yes, Yardi Resident Screening allows you to adapt scoring criteria to meet the unique needs of each property. You can customize factors such as rent-to-income ratio, employment history and credit parameters to reflect market conditions or specific property objectives.

What is Certn Softcheck, and how does it enhance screening?

Certn Softcheck is a proprietary tool that conducts background checks on criminal records, eviction histories and global watch lists, including data from over 240 countries. It provides a comprehensive renter profile while respecting tenant privacy and global regulations.

How does Yardi Resident Screening ensure compliance with credit bureau standards?

The system includes built-in compliance features, such as clear documentation of screening procedures and automated email notifications when screenings are complete. It adheres to industry best practices and supports credit bureau guidelines.

What information is included in the credit screening process?

Credit screening includes full national credit bureau reports, fraud checks and configurable criteria like rent-to-income ratios, residence history and employment history. The system also provides transparent explanations for decisions and flags items for further review.

How does Yardi Resident Screening improve operational efficiency?

By integrating directly with Yardi products, the system automates applicant screenings, reduces manual tasks and ensures consistent decisions. Its centralized analytics and customizable criteria streamline the tenant qualification process.

Can applicants self-screen using Yardi Resident Screening?

Yes, for Yardi Voyager users, applicants can self-screen through RentCafe integration. This self-service feature enhances the applicant experience and provides detailed documentation for compliance.

Is Yardi Resident Screening scalable for larger portfolios?

Yes, the system is designed to scale with your business objectives while maintaining your workflow. It’s suitable for managing screening processes across portfolios of any size.