Hauseit Rental Listing Service FAQ
Where is the Hauseit Rental Listing Service Available?
Hauseit’s Rental Listing Service is available throughout NYC, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Who pays the broker fee in NYC?
NYC landlords are required to pay the listing broker’s commission under the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act (“FARE Act”) which took effect on June 11, 2025. The FARE act provides that the party who hires the real estate broker is responsible for paying that broker’s commission.
When a landlord engages a broker to advertise a property and procure a tenant, that broker is deemed to represent the landlord and must be compensated by the landlord, not the tenant.
In other words, the longstanding practice in NYC of the listing broker charging the tenant a broker fee is now illegal.
How much can I save with the Hauseit Rental Listing Service?
You can save up to $4,000 in broker commission on a typical $5,000/month rental when using Hauseit’s Rental Broker Listing Service.
Here is a summary of potential savings based on monthly rent:
| Monthly Rent: |
Hauseit Broker Fee: |
Typical 15% Broker Fee: |
Savings with Hauseit: |
| $2,000 |
$2,000 |
$3,600 |
$1,600 |
| $3,000 |
$3,000 |
$5,400 |
$2,400 |
| $5,000 |
$5,000 |
$9,000 |
$4,000 |
| $7,500 |
$7,500 |
$13,500 |
$6,000 |
| $10,000 |
$10,000 |
$18,000 |
$8,000 |
Who will be my agent?
After your introductory call with our team, we will assign you an agent who will be your main point of contact throughout the process. We assign agents based on best fit and proximity.
We are confident that you will be happy with the agent we assign; however, if for whatever reason you wish to be assigned a different agent, please contact us right away so we can assign you another agent.
In select markets like New York, we may assign you to one of our partner brokers operating under a different brand. In all other markets, you will be assigned an agent working under the Hauseit® brand.
Where will my property be listed?
Your property will be comprehensively listed according to industry standards on all major public real estate websites and broker databases that are locally relevant for your region.
If your property is located in New York, it will be listed in the REBNY RLS or the OneKey MLS plus locally relevant websites such as StreetEasy as well as nationally relevant websites such as Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com.
We utilize the same listing syndication technology as any other traditional, full-service rental listing agent in your area.
Will someone handle the whole process for me?
Yes. Our service is identical in every way to what you’d receive by signing up for a full-service listing with a local agent who charges a much higher broker fee. This means our team will take care of everything from the marketing of your home to handling inquiries, showings and open houses, vetting offers and preparing your building’s rental application.
The only difference is the commission structure. Whereas a traditional rental listing agent may charge a broker fee of up to 15% of annual rent, we work for a much more reasonable fee of 1 month (roughly 8.33% of annual rent).
What's the difference vs a traditional listing?
The only difference is how much commission you will save. A traditional rental listing agent may charge a broker fee of up to 15% of annual rent. We on the other hand charge a much lower fee of one month (i.e., 8.33% of annual rent).
Even if local market conditions are supportive of having the tenant pay the broker fee, having a lower fee structure is still highly advantageous. This is because a lower broker fee of just one month will make your listing more attractive to tenants on a total cost basis compared to other listings which have higher broker fees of up to 15%.
Tenants typically adjust rental prices to factor in any broker fee payable to effectively compare the true cost of various rentals. Here’s an example:
Listing 1: Rent: $5,000/month | Broker Fee: One-Month (8.33%)
Listing 2: Rent: $4,900/month | Broker Fee: 15%
Listing 3: Rent: $5,250/month | Broker Fee: None [i.e. Landlord Pays]
Listing 1 has a broker fee of one-month, which is $5,000. The total cost of a one-year lease is ($5,000 x 12) plus a $5,000 broker fee, which equates to $65,000 or $5,416.67/month.
Listing 2 has a broker fee of 15% of annual rent. This is .15 x ($4,900 x 12), which works out to a total broker commission of $8,820. The total cost of a one-year lease is ($4,900 x 12) plus a broker fee of $8,820, which works out to $67,620 or $5,635/month.
The true cost of each rental from a tenant’s perspective is as follows:
Listing 1: Rent: $5,000/month | True Cost Including Broker Fee: $5,416.67/month
Listing 2: Rent: $4,900/month | True Cost Including Broker Fee: $5,635/month
Listing 3: Rent: $5,150/month | True Cost Including Broker Fee: $5,250/month
Even though Listing 2 had the lowest asking rent of $4,900/month, a typical tenant will see it as the most expensive listing of the three due to the higher broker fee.
How do I sign up for the Hauseit Rental Listing Service?
To get started, simply choose a time on the calendar above to speak with our team. If none of the times work for you or you need to speak with us after business hours, please email us with your name, phone number, property address and contemplated rental listing price and we will do our best to accommodate you.
During your complimentary consultation, our brokers will discuss your goals and questions on the rental process and formulate a marketing strategy for your listing. You will also have an opportunity to discuss and agree upon a reasonable initial listing price that works for both parties.
Do you have any minimum price or commission requirements?
While there’s no minimum rental price or commission requirement, service is subject to availability. This means that we cannot guarantee that the service will be available for your home.
What are the rules for tenant criminal background checks in NYC?
NYC landlords cannot deny, withhold approval, or otherwise discriminate against prospective tenants based on criminal history except under limited circumstances outlined in the Fair Chance for Housing Act, which took effect on January 1, 2025.
Criminal background searches and inquiries about criminal history are prohibited during the initial application process.
Landlords may only conduct a limited scope criminal background check after making an initial decision to approve a prospective tenant.
When looking into an applicant’s criminal history, landlords may only consider: (1) Convictions requiring registration on a sex offense registry, (2) Felony convictions within five years of release from incarceration or sentencing (whichever is later), and (3) Misdemeanor convictions within three years of release from incarceration or sentencing (whichever is later).
Landlords may not consider: sealed, expunged, or pardoned convictions; pending cases or dismissed matters; misdemeanor convictions older than three years; and felony convictions older than five years.
In the event an applicant is denied based on criminal history, the landlord must provide the prospective tenant with a copy of any search used to make the decision. The applicant is entitled to at least five days to review the search, correct errors, or provide mitigating information.
If the landlord proceeds with a denial, the landlord must give the applicant a written statement explaining the decision, including the specific documents reviewed and how the decision aligns with a “legitimate business interest.”
