For landlords · Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
I find and screen the tenant. You keep control of your property.
Flat fee, no monthly charge, no management contract. Marketing, showings and a five-step screening standard on every applicant - then a clean handover to you.
What tenant placement costs and includes
Tenant placement across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley costs 50% of one month’s rent plus GST, based on a 12-month fixed-term lease and payable on move-in. It includes a free rental assessment, professional photography, listing syndication, all showings, and a five-step screening process covering credit, income, employment, landlord references and an interview. There is no monthly fee and no management contract.
Who this suits
Three situations this is built for
Owners who want control
You’re happy managing the tenancy yourself. You just don’t want to run the search, the showings and the screening.
Sellers pausing
You’d rather not sell at today’s numbers. Renting it out buys you time without crystallising a loss.
Investors adding a unit
You’ve bought and need it earning quickly, with a tenant who’ll still be there in two years.
What’s included - and what isn’t
Being straight about the boundary saves us both time, and it’s set by my licence rather than by preference.
Included
- Free rental assessment and pricing recommendation
- Professional photography and listing copy
- Listing syndicated across the major rental portals
- All enquiries fielded and showings hosted
- Five-step tenant screening on every applicant
- Security and pet damage deposit collection
- Full handover: documents, keys, tenant contact
Not included
- Ongoing property management
- Monthly rent collection
- Repairs, trades and maintenance co-ordination
- Dispute handling and Residential Tenancy Branch matters
These require a rental property management licence under the Real Estate Services Act. I hold a trading services licence, which covers finding and screening tenants and collecting security and pet damage deposits. If you want full management, Babych Group Realty Vancouver Ltd. is licensed for it and I’ll introduce you.
Security and pet damage deposits are delivered promptly to the brokerage trust account at Babych Group Realty Vancouver Ltd., in line with your instructions and the Residential Tenancy Act.
The screening standard
Five checks. Every applicant. No exceptions.
Nobody gets presented to you until all five are complete. Most placements fail because someone skipped step four.
- 1
Credit check
A full credit report through a screening agency, reviewed against the rent.
- 2
Income verification
Documented proof of income sufficient to carry the tenancy comfortably.
- 3
Employment verification
Confirmed with the employer directly, not just from the application.
- 4
Landlord references
Previous landlords contacted and actually interviewed, not just ticked off.
- 5
One-on-one interview
A real conversation, so expectations are set before anyone signs.
Pricing
One fee, published.
Most agencies in Metro Vancouver won’t tell you their rate until you’ve had a call. Mine is on the website.
50% of one month’s rent
plus GST
- Based on a 12-month fixed-term lease
- Payable on tenant move-in
- No upfront cost, no monthly fee
- Nothing owed if no tenant is placed
Timeline
From assessment to move-in
Day 1
Rental assessment and pricing agreed.
Day 2-3
Photography done, listing written and live across the portals.
Week 1-2
Enquiries handled, showings hosted, applications collected.
Then
Five-step screening on shortlisted applicants.
Move-in
Documents signed, deposits collected, handover to you.
From landlords
What owners say
“Working with Inna was such a relief. She took care of everything with so much attention — from the time of purchase to completion. She guided me with walkthrough inspection, arranged detailed measurements of my condo and placed reliable tenants. I felt supported and confident every step of the way.”
Victoria L. · Owner, Vancouver “Inna filled my Vancouver suite in less than a week with a qualified, long-term tenant — excellent screening and clear communication the whole way.”
Anastasia D. · Owner, Vancouver “Professional, responsive, and thorough — Inna handled showings, screening, and all paperwork so I could relax. Highly recommended.”
Julie C. · Owner “Efficient, communicative, and professional — Inna finds great matches and takes care of the details so landlords and tenants both win.”
Alex B. · Owner
No cost, no obligation
Free rental assessment
Tell me about the property and I’ll come back with what comparable units are actually leasing for - not an algorithm’s guess - plus what I’d recommend listing at and why.
Landlord questions
How long does it usually take to place a tenant?
It depends on price, property type and location, but a correctly priced unit in Greater Vancouver typically attracts qualified applications within the first one to two weeks. Overpricing is the single most common reason a rental sits. The free rental assessment sets the price before we go live.
How do you screen tenants?
Five steps, every time: a credit check, income verification, employment verification with the employer directly, reference checks with previous landlords, and a one-on-one interview. No applicant is presented to you without all five completed.
Do you manage the property afterwards?
Not currently. I hold a trading services licence, which under BCFSA rules covers finding and screening tenants and collecting security and pet damage deposits, but not rent collection or ongoing management. If you want full management, I will refer you to the rental property management side of my brokerage, which is licensed for it.
What happens to the deposits?
Security and pet damage deposits are collected and delivered promptly to the brokerage trust account at Babych Group Realty Vancouver Ltd., in accordance with your instructions and the Residential Tenancy Act.
Do I pay anything if you do not find a tenant?
No. The fee is payable on move-in. The rental assessment, photography, marketing and showings carry no upfront cost to you.
Can you help me decide whether to rent it out at all?
That is often the more useful conversation. If you are weighing a sale against renting, the sell-or-rent comparison on this site puts both paths side by side using your own numbers, and I am licensed to handle either outcome.