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Why does StreetEasy charge for rent by owner?

Started by Jakester
over 10 years ago
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Member since: Oct 2014
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Hi all, I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but I find it curious that StreetEasy charges $175+ to list a for rent by owner, but as far as I can see if you're a broker a listing is free? It would almost seem to me that the opposite would be the intuitive format. Encouraging FRBOs without broker fees would increase the range of options for people looking to rent. Or am I missing something?
Response by Aaron2
over 10 years ago
Posts: 1698
Member since: Mar 2012

Given the amount of FRBO junk you see on free sites (I'm looking at you, Craigslist), SE finds it easier to maintain the quality of their listings by weeding out those with no financial incentive toward honesty. You get what you pay for.

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Response by MrMidtownWest
over 10 years ago
Posts: 13
Member since: May 2014

Can't trust all FRBO

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