For apartments, sublets, and deposits
Check the landlord before you pay.
Ask the person behind the listing to prove who they are before you send a deposit.
- Real person
- Government ID
- Photos
- Phone
Marcus2-bed on Capitol Hill · listingDeposit is $500 to hold the place.
Before I send the deposit, can you send your Realr?
Yes, one sec.
What it shows
What a landlord’s Realr can show.
- A real person
- Identity checked
- Their own photos
- Phone is theirs
- People who rented from them vouch
Before the deposit
Ask the landlord who they are.
Send one link in your chat. They choose what to show you.
“I asked for his Realr before sending the deposit. He sent it in a minute.”
Try it. What do you want to know?
Before the viewing, could you verify on Realr?
Their answer
They proved 4 things
- Free to send. Free to answer.
- They can say no.
- It does not prove they own the place.
The person
See a real face behind the listing.
Their photos are checked to be their own. This checks the person. It does not check the place.
Your side
Show the landlord who you are.
Send your own link back. They see the check, never your ID.
Personal profileClaire
realr.me/claire
- Real person
- Government ID
- Phone
How it works
Prove who you are in three steps.
Check your face and ID
Your ID is checked once. It is never shown to anyone.
Choose what people see
Show the checks they need. Hide the rest.
Send your link
In a chat or as a QR code. They open it without an account.
Privacy
They see the check, never your ID.
People see that a check passed. They never see your documents.
- ID documents
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Legal name, unless you share it
Questions
Questions people ask.
They want a deposit before I’ve seen the place.
Ask for their Realr first. The real person check and verified photos show a real person is behind the listing.
Does Realr prove they own the place?
No. Realr checks the person. View the property and check their right to rent it yourself before you pay.
Do I have to send them my ID?
No. You each send a link. Both of you see that a check passed, never the document.
What is a rental deposit scam?
A fake landlord posts an attractive place, then asks for a deposit before you can see it. They often say they are travelling. Once you pay, they disappear. It works because you never confirmed a real person was behind the listing.
How do I check a landlord before paying?
Ask for their Realr before any money moves. It shows a real person check and verified photos, so you know a real person is behind the listing.
The rent is low and they can’t meet. Is it a scam?
Very low rent, an owner who is always travelling, and pressure to pay fast are warning signs. Pause before paying. Confirm who they are, view the property, and check their right to rent it yourself.
Open a made-up example profile:
Arjun