Your Renter Profile

Setting Up Your Renter Profile on REA: A Step-by-Step Guide to putting your best foot forward.

Want to get yourself ahead of the crowd?

First and Last Name: Type your complete name as it appears on your legal documents.
Date of Birth: Select the day, month, and year you were born from the dropdown calendars.
Preferred Phone Number: Provide a contact number where you can easily be reached.

Introduce Yourself: Write a few sentences about who you are.
Explain Your Interest: Tell why you are a good match for the property you want to rent.
Mention Hobbies and Interests: Share what you like to do in your free time.
Attach Supporting Documents: Upload any letters of recommendation, tenant ledgers, or pet photos. Ensure the files are in GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, or PDF format and do not exceed 10MB.

Detail Your Previous Addresses: List where you have lived for the past two years, including any periods spent with parents or in owned property.
Manual Entry if Needed: If the system doesn't automatically find your address, enter it manually.
Add Move-in Dates and Details: Specify when you moved into these places and whether you owned or rented them.
Complete the Rental Reference: If you rented, fill in the landlord or property manager’s details, ensuring you use their professional email and contact number.

Current Job Status: Indicate whether you are employed, self-employed, or currently without employment.
Fill Out Employment Details: For those employed, enter your company name, job title, and the date you started working there.
Reference Contact: Provide the contact information of a work reference, such as a manager or owner, including their professional email and phone number.

List All Income Sources: Include your salary, any bonuses, rental income, dividend income, etc.
Frequency and Amount: Specify how often you receive these incomes and how much.
Proof of Income: Upload documents like payslips or contracts to verify your income. The file format and size requirements are the same as in step 2.

Primary Photo ID: Add a scanned copy of your photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport.
Secondary ID Proof: Provide a secondary ID, like a Medicare card, that shows your name.

Contact’s Full Name: Write the name of someone who can be contacted in emergencies.
Relationship to You: Describe how this person is related to you (e.g., parent, sibling, friend).
Contact Details: Include their phone number and email address, confirming they agree to be your emergency contact.