The Smart Choice for Tenant Screening
Online screening for landlords and property managers.
SmartScreen helps you request tenant screening reports, review applicant risk, and manage the rental application process with a faster, cleaner, and more secure online workflow.
SmartScreen: Your Trusted Partner in Tenant Screening
SmartScreen by ClearScreening provides tenant screening services for landlords, property managers, Realtors, and rental applicants. The platform helps users request screening, review key reports, and make informed rental decisions through a streamlined online process.
Landlords can review credit reports, criminal reports, eviction reports, and income insights while giving applicants a secure path to provide required information.
SmartScreen is designed for speed and clarity. You can start screening online, use renter-paid screening, and access reports formatted for rental decisions without complicated account setup.
ClearScreening has long-standing experience in screening services.
SmartScreen is built for online access and easier onboarding.
Applicants can pay for their own screening reports.
Built for Landlords, Property Managers, and Renters
SmartScreen supports both sides of the rental application process. Landlords need reliable screening reports. Renters need a clear, secure application experience.
For Landlords and Property Managers
Request reports, use consistent screening criteria, review applicant data, and keep the application process organized.
For Renters
Complete the screening process securely, enter required information directly, and understand how SmartScreen supports the rental application process.
Tenant Screening Reports Available Online
SmartScreen gives landlords access to the core reports commonly used in rental screening. Each report helps tell part of the applicant story.
Credit Reports
Review credit history and payment behavior through reports designed for tenant screening decisions.
Criminal Reports
Use criminal background report information as part of a consistent, compliant screening process.
Eviction Reports
Review eviction history to better understand possible rental risk before move-in.
Income Insights
Review income information to help assess whether an applicant may be able to pay rent consistently.
ResidentScore
Use a score designed for rental screening rather than relying on a generic credit score alone.
Renter Pay Option
Let applicants pay for screening while landlords still receive the information needed for review.
How SmartScreen Works
The process is designed to be simple for landlords and clear for renters.
- ✓ Create a landlord account or use the Apply Now process to begin screening.
- ✓ Send the applicant a screening request or share a property application link.
- ✓ The applicant enters required information securely and authorizes screening.
- ✓ The landlord reviews reports and makes a consistent rental decision.
Compliance, Privacy, and Trusted Screening Practices
Tenant screening should follow consistent criteria, proper authorization, and applicable Fair Housing and FCRA practices. SmartScreen is built to support a privacy-conscious workflow where applicants enter sensitive information securely.
Sample Reports and Rental Resources
Preview sample reports, review instructions, and access rental documents before you start screening.
Sample Reports
Review example reports so you know what screening information looks like before ordering.
Landlord and Applicant Resources
Use forms and instructions to support a smoother application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SmartScreen?
SmartScreen is a tenant screening service that helps landlords and property managers review rental applicants using credit, criminal, eviction, income, and rental-related screening information.
Does SmartScreen offer a renter payment option?
Yes. SmartScreen supports a renter payment option so applicants can pay for their own screening reports.
Does tenant screening affect the applicant’s credit score?
SmartScreen uses a tenant-screening workflow designed to avoid a hard inquiry when the applicant initiates the release of their information.
What reports can landlords review?
Landlords can review credit reports, criminal background reports, eviction reports, income insights, and rental-related screening information depending on the package and process used.
How do I get started?
Click Start Screening, create a landlord account, add property details, and begin the applicant screening process.
What Customers Say About ClearScreening and SmartScreen
These testimonials are from the ClearScreening homepage and have been added to the bottom of the SmartScreen homepage.
“AMAZING TO WORK WITH!”
“SmartScreen tenant screening is cost-effective and so easy to use! It gave me so much more information than I expected on a potential tenant. Thanks Darren!”
“Fast response time and attentive to your needs!”
“It’s hard to find strong, solid, top notch customer service these days. Darren sets the bar high — great customer service!”
“Highly recommend Darren, he is super friendly and helpful!”
“Very professional company and makes our job easier as a property manager! I highly recommend.”
“Personable, friendly staff, easy to work with.”
“SmartScreen helped our clients for years with a very reliable and effective screening process. He is responsive when you have needs or questions.”
“They are amazing to work with, very professional and responsive.”
“They run an excellent business. Thx.”
Start screening applicants with SmartScreen
Create your landlord account, use renter-paid screening, and review applicant reports online.