How to Find a Home to Rent in Lebanon, Tennessee

Search online listing sites. A quick search through the Internet will produce sites such as My New Place, Rental Homes Plus and That Rental Site. These companies provide easy access to view details of the homes for rent, such as number of bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage, as well as photos of the homes and lists of amenities. These sites allow you to customize your searches so that you view only the homes that meet your criteria. In most cases applications fees apply as do credit check and background check fees.

Search the listings in the local papers; Wilson Post and Lebanon Democrat. Oftentimes home owners will post rental ads in the classified sections. Search through Cumberland University housing posts on boards throughout the school.

Seek an experienced real estate agent. Many real estate agents are open to working with people looking for rentals. Browse the yellow pages to find a broker, interview a few agents to findone who is compatible with you and is familiar with the area and the rental market in general. Ask friends or co-worker in Lebanon for an agent referral as well. If you decide to work with a broker, solidify the contract up front and clarify whether you as the renter, or the home owner will be paying the commission.