How renting with us works
For renters
We find you homes that are actually available, not the stale listings that clog the search sites. We book the tours, walk you through the lease, and flag anything that should not be in it. In most cases there is no cost to you to have a JSA agent in your corner.
For landlords
We market your rental, screen tenants properly, and handle the lease so you get a qualified renter without the guesswork. You get the same local marketing reach that sells 850 homes a year, pointed at filling your unit with the right tenant.
Real availability, not ghost listings
We work off the live MLS, so you tour homes that are actually open, not listings that were leased weeks ago.
A lease you understand
We read the lease with you and flag the terms that matter, from deposits to who handles repairs. No fine print surprises.
Local knowledge
We know the neighborhoods, the commutes, and what a fair rent looks like on each street.
One point of contact
Tours, applications, and paperwork all run through one person who answers the phone.
Your path to move-in
Tell us what you need
Tour real homes
Apply with confidence
Review the lease together
Sign and move in
What renting costs across Metro Detroit
Renting with us, answered
Does it cost anything to rent through a JSA agent?
In most cases, no. For a majority of rentals the landlord covers the agent fee, so having a JSA agent find your home, book the tours, and review your lease costs you nothing. If a specific listing works differently, we will tell you up front before you commit to anything.
How do I find rentals that are actually available?
That is exactly the problem we solve. Search sites are full of listings that are already leased. We work off the live MLS, so the homes we show you are current. Tell us what you are looking for and we will send you real, available options.
What do I need to qualify for a rental?
Landlords typically look at income, credit, and rental history. Requirements vary by property, but a common guideline is monthly income around three times the rent. We help you understand what a specific landlord expects and put together an application that stands out.
What does renting cost across Metro Detroit right now?
Rents typically run from about $1,600 a month in Madison Heights up to $2,850 in Birmingham. A 2-bedroom is roughly $1,400 to $2,500 depending on the city, and a 3-bedroom about $1,700 to $3,250. Royal Oak is the busiest market of the group, sitting around $2,100. Treat these as general guides and ask a JSA agent for current pricing.
I own a rental property. Can you help me find a tenant?
Yes. We market your property, screen tenants, and handle the lease so you get a qualified renter without the back-and-forth. You get the same local marketing reach behind 850 home sales a year, aimed at filling your unit.
Can you help me buy once my lease is up?
Absolutely. Plenty of our renters become buyers when the time is right. When you are ready, the same team can walk you from renting into your first purchase.
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