# Real.Rent | A New Path Between Renting and Owning
> Real.Rent connects aspiring homebuyers with homeowners open to a lease with an option to purchase. Tell us what you need in about two minutes.
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# A new path between renting and owning.

Real.Rent connects aspiring homebuyers with homeowners open to a lease with an option to purchase.

 [I Want to Buy](https://real.rent/buyers/start)
 [I Own a Home](https://real.rent/homeowners/start)

## When the traditional sale doesn't work, another path may.

Some homeowners need a better way to move an unsold property. Some buyers need more time before traditional financing becomes possible. Real.Rent helps determine whether those needs can align.

## How it works.

### Tell us what you need

Choose whether you want to buy a home or have a property to offer.

### We review the details

We compare location, timing, property information, and basic financial expectations.

### Explore a possible match

If there may be a fit, a Real.Rent representative contacts you to explain the next step.

### Find a home now. Prepare to buy it later.

If traditional mortgage financing is not available today, a lease with an option to purchase may provide another path. Tell us where you want to live, your timing, and what you can reasonably contribute upfront.

 [Tell Us What You Need](https://real.rent/buyers/start)

### Put an unsold home back to work.

If your home has not sold, is sitting vacant, or may become a rental, Real.Rent can review whether it may fit a buyer seeking a lease-option opportunity.

 [Tell Us About Your Home](https://real.rent/homeowners/start)

## Who Real.Rent may help.

These situations are common starting points. They are not automatic eligibility, and every review depends on the facts of the property and the people involved.

### Potential buyers

 - Self-employed buyers

 - Buyers rebuilding credit

 - Buyers who need additional documentation time

 - Families planning to purchase within the next few years

### Potential homeowners

 - Expired or withdrawn listings

 - Vacant properties

 - Homes transitioning to rentals

 - Owners dealing with ongoing carrying costs

## Two housing problems. One possible solution.

A homeowner may have a property that is not selling. A prospective buyer may have income and savings but needs more time to qualify for conventional financing. Real.Rent helps identify situations where a structured lease-option arrangement may benefit both sides.

### Homeowner with a home that is not selling

Carrying costs continue while the property sits.

### Future buyer who needs more time

Income and savings today, mortgage-ready later.

## Answers before you begin.

### What is Real.Rent?

Real.Rent is a matching and intake service that helps connect prospective buyers with homeowners who may be open to a lease with an option to purchase. We review information from both sides to determine whether there may be a potential fit.

### What is a lease with an option to purchase?

It is generally an arrangement that allows someone to lease a home for a specified period while receiving an option to purchase it under separately agreed terms. Requirements and legal treatment vary by property and state.

### Is Real.Rent a mortgage lender?

No. Real.Rent does not provide mortgage approval or guarantee future financing. Any mortgage application, financing, legal agreement, title work, or real estate service is handled by appropriately licensed third-party professionals.

### How much money does a buyer need upfront?

The amount depends on the home, the owner, the proposed agreement, and applicable law. There is no single required figure. Buyers should enter the amount they reasonably have available, and any specific terms are set later in a written agreement reviewed by licensed professionals.

### What happens after I submit my information?

A representative reviews the submission. If more information is needed or there may be a potential match, the representative contacts you to discuss possible next steps.

### What types of homes may qualify?

Single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums may be considered depending on their location, condition, ownership, financing, association rules, and the homeowner's goals.

[Read the full FAQ](https://real.rent/faq)

## Let's see whether there may be a match.

 [I Want to Buy](https://real.rent/buyers/start)
 [I Own a Home](https://real.rent/homeowners/start)

It takes about two minutes to tell us what you need.

Real.Rent provides information and facilitates introductions. Real.Rent does not guarantee a match, lease, purchase, sale, financing approval, future mortgage qualification, or closing. Program availability and requirements vary by property and location. Consumers should consult qualified real estate, legal, tax, and financial professionals before entering any agreement.

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