I recently started using this app to look for an apartment. I thought I was tripping when a place that I looked at seem to have increased in price after I originally paid for an application to see the property. I sense then started screenshotting properties as soon as they get emailed to me. I am now certain that they are increasing the rent after they’ve received x amount of applications / contacts. It’s almost as if they realized they priced a property too low, and then raise it once they received so many applications / contacts. They use specially wording that implies that you will see the property once you fill out an application, which you have to pay for. So you’re being forced to pay for this, to see that. And most of the properties don’t even get back to you or confirm if times you’ve scheduled to see a properties work for them. Since then, I’ve filed claims through my credit card company.

I find this app to be quite ineffective. When you request to view apartments, there is often no response from realtors. Recently, I finally had someone reach out, made an appointment to see two apartments. He didn't have a realtor card after I had asked for It he texted me back saying he will send one when he gets to the office. Hours later he sends me a photo of the broker he worked for. Then, he sent me an application for the wrong apartment and asked for documents such as a picture of my Social Security card, which I found unusual since I’ve never been asked for that before. It felt like this was a scam because this person didn't have the proper credentials. Please be cautious about who contacts you. Ensure they are legitimate realtors before sending any documents. I had a bad feeling about this situation, and when I confronted him, he simply said he understood and left it at that, even though I was genuinely interested in the apartment. He also mentioned that I could pay $500 to lock in the apartment, which would prevent others from viewing it, and that if my application was denied, the $500 would be refunded. This was a major red flag for me.

You literally can’t even apply for a place because EVERY SINGLE ONE already says that they have a deposit pending. It’s PENDING. So either the house is still available if you pay the deposit before they get the one they’re waiting for, or they need to take the property off of zillow once it’s pending because they’re holding it for someone who’s payment hasn’t even gone through. this app is a waste of time if you’re looking for a place to go and that is the same for all of these rental apps. you still have to drive around look for rent signs like we always have. don’t waste your time here. I’ve wasted MONTHS looking for a home here when every property is owned by the same two companies who won’t accept us as tenants anyways. not helpful or convenient. not to mention NO ONE using this app actually accepts zillow applications and if you try you will be ignored.