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Before paying anyone a fee to provide rental listings consider the following tips:~• Know your rights as a consumer and the requirements of businesses who offer prepaid rental listing services. Some states have laws specific to these services and require that companies who offer these services maintain a license. For example in California by law Prepaid Rental Listing Service Operators must be licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate as a real estate broker or maintain a Prepaid Rental Listing Service License with the Bureau of Real Estate. They must also include specific information in their contracts including their licensing information acknowledgement that they have accepted a fee a description of services the tenants property rental specifications refund and cancellation clauses. In addition PRLS companies must provide a full refund of the fee if they do not provide at least three available rental properties to the tenant within five days of the contract execution date. There are also refund provisions if the tenant locates their own rental ~• Do not pay in cash or money order.~• If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Research and compare the listing price to similar properties in the area. If the listing price is considerably lower than similar rentals this is a red flag. ~• Review any contracts for information regarding exactly what services the company will provide refund policies as well as cancellation rights. ~• Check out the business on the Business Consumer Alliance website. Also do a search online for the business name phone number company personnel etc to see if there are any reports that point to a scam or any complaints regarding the business. ~• Visit the property listed on your own. Check to see if the property looks like it is on the market. Go to the local courthouse to see who owns the property and contact the individual to see if they are renting their home. ~• Consider using the services of a licensed real estate broker or other real estate professional. ~In California you may find a list of licensed Prepaid Rental Listing companies or check for enforcement actions by contacting the BRE website ~or call 877-373-4542. Consumers outside of California can check with your local real estate commission or authority for more information on rental listing services.