The Affinity Leasing Guide · For Landlords

The right tenant.Less risk.

Priced right, marketed widely and leased to a qualified tenant, with the screening and paperwork handled for you.

House keys on a counter in a freshly updated rental
  • $1.8 billion plusin sales volume since November 2018
  • 1,250 plusfive-star Google reviews across our two profiles
  • 641families helped in 2025 alone
  • #1 Team, Waterloo Region, all brokerages 2023 to 2025
  • #1 Team eXp Ontario 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Top 5 Team eXp Canada 2025
  • #1 Team eXp Canada 2022
  • #1 Team KW Canada 2021

Review count as of September 2026. Awards earned by the Affinity team at previous brokerages.

Our philosophy

Vacancy costs you. So does the wrong tenant.

What you walk away with

  • 01Priced right.Rent set from comparable leases, so it rents without leaving money behind.
  • 02Screened.Credit, income, employment and references, checked.
  • 03Less vacancy.Marketing that reaches serious renters fast.
  • 04Done right.Offer to Lease, Standard Lease and deposit, handled properly.

The plan

One proven plan. Three phases.

Phase 01 of 03

Consult

Your property. Your goals.

  • Rent set from comparable leases
  • Prep advice, optional pro photography
  • Fee and scope confirmed in writing

Why it matters: you know what it should rent for, and what it costs.

Phase 02 of 03

Strategy

Market widely. Screen thoroughly.

  • MLS, rental portals and our network
  • Inquiries and showings handled for you
  • Credit, income, employment and references

Why it matters: you choose from qualified applicants, not the first caller.

Phase 03 of 03

Execution

Leased, and done right.

  • Offer to Lease negotiated
  • Ontario Standard Lease completed correctly
  • Deposit, keys and move-in coordinated

Why it matters: a tenant you can trust, with the paperwork right from day one.

30-second check

Is your rental ready to list?

Tap what's true. Wherever you land, we'll handle the rest with you.

I have…

Start anywhere. We'll build your prep list with you.

Good start. A consult fills in the gaps.

You're close. Let's set your rent and launch plan.

Ready to list. Let's find your tenant.

I came in with very limited knowledge of the process, and he was incredibly patient, guiding me meticulously through every step.

★★★★★Mandeep S. · Google review

In their words

1,250+ five-star reviews.

 

Your protections

On your side. In writing.

Ontario's Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) sets the duties we owe you. We put our agreement in writing and walk you through RECO's Information Guide so you know your options.

  • LoyaltyYour interests come first, always.
  • DisclosureWe share anything that affects your decision.
  • ConfidentialityYour numbers and plans stay with us.
  • Care and skillA trained team and proven systems.
  • Trust accountingDeposits held in a protected trust account.
  • InsuranceMandatory errors and omissions coverage.

Landlord questions

Straight answers.

What does it cost?

Our leasing fee is one month's rent plus HST, which is standard in our market. Optional extras, like professional photography, are quoted upfront so there are no surprises.

Do you manage the property after the tenant moves in?

No. We focus on leasing and tenant placement. If you want ongoing property management, we're happy to refer you to trusted partners.

How do you screen tenants?

We review a full credit report, verify income and employment, check references and review the complete application. Then we give you our honest recommendation.

How long will it take to find a tenant?

It depends on your property, the rent and the season. We price from current comparable leases and market widely to keep vacancy as short as possible.

Start with a conversation

One consult. A leasing plan.

The Affinity Real Estate team

No pressure, no obligation

List your rental.

  1. Share your property details in the form below.
  2. We review and price it from current comparable leases.
  3. You get a leasing plan for rent, marketing, timeline and costs.
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