Tenant Placement (Leasing Only) in Anchorage, AK

Finding the right tenant is the most critical decision in rental property ownership. Our Tenant Placement service in Anchorage delivers professional marketing, thorough screening, and seamless lease execution without requiring ongoing management. Perfect for hands-on owners across South Anchorage, Midtown, Eagle River, and Chugiak who want expert help filling vacancies while maintaining control of their property.

What We Do

Our leasing-only service combines comprehensive marketing reach with rigorous tenant screening to place qualified renters quickly. We conduct thorough federal, state, and local criminal background checks and verify income at 2.5-3x monthly rent requirements. We handle the time-consuming and complex process of finding, vetting, and securing tenants, leveraging our deep knowledge of Anchorage's rental market. From military families relocating to JBER to oil industry professionals seeking Midtown convenience, we know how to attract and evaluate the right tenants for your specific property and neighborhood.

This standalone service gives you access to professional property management expertise during the most crucial phase—tenant selection—while allowing you to manage day-to-day operations yourself once the lease is signed.

How It Works

• Property Evaluation: We assess your rental to identify target tenant demographics and optimal pricing
• Professional Marketing: Create compelling listings with professional photos and syndicate across all platforms
• Inquiry Management: Field all calls, emails, and texts from prospective tenants
• Showing Coordination: Schedule and conduct property tours with pre-qualified candidates
• Application Processing: Collect and verify all application materials and fees
• Comprehensive Screening: Conduct thorough federal, state, and local criminal background checks, credit reports, and reference verification
• Lease Preparation: Draft Alaska-compliant lease agreements with appropriate addenda
• Move-in Coordination: Handle lease signing, key transfer, and initial inspection documentation

What's Included

• Competitive market analysis to optimize rental pricing
• Professional photography and virtual tour creation
• Listing syndication to 20+ rental websites including local Alaska platforms
• 24/7 online scheduling system for prospective tenants
• Pre-screening of all inquiries to filter unqualified applicants
• Comprehensive tenant screening including federal, state, and local criminal background checks, credit reports, and eviction history
• Employment and income verification requiring 2.5-3x monthly rent (including military LES verification)
• Previous landlord reference checks
• Alaska-specific lease agreement and required disclosures
• Move-in inspection with detailed documentation and photos
• Tenant handbook with property-specific information
• 30-day placement guarantee—we'll find a replacement at no charge if tenant fails within first month

Who It's For

This service is ideal for property owners who prefer managing their own rentals but recognize the value of professional tenant placement. It's perfect for landlords with properties in stable neighborhoods like South Anchorage's Hillside or Eagle River who expect long-term tenancies. Military members who own rental properties near JBER often choose this service, as do out-of-state owners who have local contacts for maintenance but need professional marketing and screening expertise.

Small-scale investors with one or two properties particularly benefit from accessing our marketing reach and screening resources without the ongoing cost of full management services.

Why OverWatch

Tenant placement is where our local expertise shines. We understand Anchorage's unique rental dynamics—from seasonal demand patterns to military PCS cycles. Our screening process is specifically calibrated for Alaska's market, where we often evaluate applicants relocating from out of state, seasonal workers, and military families with unique documentation requirements.

Unlike national placement services that use generic criteria, we know that a strong tenant in Eagle River might have a different profile than one in downtown Anchorage. Our established relationships with local employers, JBER housing offices, and relocation companies give us an edge in attracting quality applicants quickly. Our comprehensive screening process includes federal, state, and local criminal background checks and income verification requirements, and we apply these same rigorous standards whether placing tenants in our managed properties or assisting with outside tenant placements.