Clara vs. Avail

What is Clara?
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Clara is a digital rental application and screening platform that provides a seamless experience for both renters and landlords. It collects, consolidates, and secures application information to help renters find their ideal homes and landlords find their ideal renters.
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For landlords like yourself, Clara provides access to a pool of highly qualified and verified renters, removes the risk of fraudulent applications, and helps you find their perfect renter.
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How much does Clara cost?
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Clara is currently free for landlords, renters pay a $35 fee that covers the screening verification and reports.
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What can Clara do?
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• Digital Rental Application: Clara allows you to create and share an online application with potential renters. Renters create a profile with details about previous and current rental history, previous and current employment, references, lease preferences, and more. Applications are Fair Housing Compliant and ensure you follow a consistent and fair process.
• Credit History: Clara provides a TransUnion credit report summary that includes a renter's credit score, total credit lines, collections, and more.
• Background Checks: Clara conducts an eviction search, looking for past court actions, unlawful detainers, monetary judgements as well as an extensive criminal history search that searches through more than 200 million records, both at the national and state level. Each background check searches for felonies, sex offenses, wants & warrants, and more.
• Identity and Income Verification: Clara partners with Plaid, an advanced security and encryption tool, to verify identification documents, phone numbers, name, date of birth, ID numbers, and more. With Plaid's income verification, you can easily access employer and gross and net income data via payroll providers and documents like pay stubs, W2s, and 1099s.
• Renter Friendly Process: Clara creates a seamless and secure user experience for renters that provides more consumer transparency and control.
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What is Avail
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Find tenants, view credit history, sign leases, and collect rent — on any device, with tools built specifically for DIY landlords.
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How much does Avail cost?
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Landlords can use a free account that includes Unlimited Units, Syndicated Listings, Background Screening, State-Specific Leases, Online Rent Collection, Maintenance Tracking, Tenant Portal, and Property Accounting.

You can also upgrade to a Pro account for $7 a unit per month that includes everything in Unlimited, plus these premium features: FastPay Rent Payments, Waived ACH Fees, Customizable Applications, Customizable Leases, Clone and Reuse Lease Agreements, and Create Property Websites.
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What can Avail do?
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• Tenant Screening - Comprehensive screening that includes Identity Validation, Nationwide Criminal History, and Eviction Records.
• Screening Reports - Ranging from a simple Renter Profile, to a Credit Plus Report, to a Full Screening - you choose which rental screening reports you want to request from a prospective tenant.
• Digital Leases- Standard and state-specific rental lease agreement templates.
• Rent Collection- Securely collect all tenant payments ranging from deposits to monthly rent.
• Maintenance Tracking - Track repairs with in-app messaging, photos, and automatic maintenance records.
• Rental Listing- Advertise your property through Avail.
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Final Verdict: Which one is better?
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In the ever-evolving world of real estate, both renters and landlords are constantly seeking ways to streamline their interactions and simplify the process of renting properties. Avail’s screening services (owned by Realtor.com) come with a full application process and reports. The main downside is that their high pricing can deter applicants—especially when many other landlords use more affordable screening services. Clara has emerged as a solution that caters to the needs of both parties by offering a digital rental application platform designed to make the rental process more efficient and secure.
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For Landlords: Access to Qualified and Verified Renters
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Landlords reap significant advantages by using Clara:
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Quality Applicants

Clara pre-verifies renters, ensuring that landlords have access to a pool of applicants who meet their criteria, streamlining the decision-making process.
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Fraud Prevention
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The platform's verification process is designed to eliminate the risk of fraudulent applications, providing landlords with peace of mind.
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Efficiency
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Clara simplifies the landlord's workflow by collecting and organizing applicant information, making it easier to compare candidates and select the ideal renter.
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How Clara Enhances the Rental Experience
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Both renters and landlords are looking for simplicity and security in the rental process. Let's delve deeper into how Clara meets these needs.
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Simplifying Renters' Journeys
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Renters are often overwhelmed by the complexity of the rental market. They must keep track of numerous deadlines, documents, and application requirements. Clara simplifies this journey by offering a digital solution that manages their application process from start to finish. This allows renters to focus on finding their dream home rather than worrying about paperwork.
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Building Trust with Landlords
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Trust is a foundational element in the landlord-renter relationship. Landlords want to be confident that they are renting to reliable individuals. Clara's verification process helps build this trust by providing landlords with a secure and transparent view of potential renters' backgrounds.
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How to Get Started with Clara
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Getting started with Clara is a straightforward process:
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1. For Renters: Sign up on the Clara platform, create a digital rental passport, and begin applying to verified properties with ease.
2. For Landlords: Register with Clara, list your properties, and begin reviewing verified renters.
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Conclusion
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The rental market is evolving, and Clara is leading the charge with its digital rental application platform. By providing a seamless experience for renters and landlords alike, Clara is shaping the future of renting. The digital rental passport is more than just a convenience; it's a new standard for the industry, ensuring security, efficiency, and trust between renters and landlords.

Whether you're a renter looking to streamline your search for the perfect home or a landlord in pursuit of the ideal tenant, Clara's innovative platform offers the tools you need to succeed in today's digital age. Join the rental revolution with Clara and experience the difference a digital rental passport can make.

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