Rent Out Your Home in Laguna Beach & Orange County
Want a qualified tenant placed without signing up for full-time management? My leasing service finds, screens, and places the right renter in your Laguna Beach home — then hands you the keys and the signed lease.
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Contact DeanTenant Placement for Laguna Beach Owners
Not every owner wants full property management — sometimes you just need the right tenant in place, handled properly. Leasing (also called tenant placement) is a one-time service: I price your rental to the current Laguna Beach market, market it, screen applicants thoroughly, and get a strong lease signed. After move-in, you manage the property yourself and keep more of the rent.
If you've searched "rent out my home Laguna Beach" and weren't sure where to start, this is the straightforward path. You get a local leasing agent who knows what coastal renters expect, what your home should rent for, and how to avoid the costly mistake of placing the wrong tenant.
How Leasing Works
Rent Pricing Analysis
I analyze current Laguna Beach rental demand and comparable listings to set a rent that attracts qualified tenants without leaving money on the table.
Marketing & Showings
Your home is photographed, listed where renters actually look, and shown to prospective tenants — so it leases quickly to the right applicant.
Rigorous Tenant Screening
Every applicant goes through background checks, credit assessment, income verification, and rental-history review to protect your property and your peace of mind.
Lease & Move-In
I prepare a solid, compliant lease, handle signing and deposits, and coordinate a smooth move-in — then hand you the keys to manage from there.
$18,000/mo
3230 Tyrol, Laguna Beach
$15,000/mo
360 Cliff, Laguna Beach
$15,000/mo
281 Ledroit, Laguna Beach
$13,000/mo
1300 Santanella, Corona del Mar
$8,500/mo
411 Goldenrod, Corona del Mar
$7,500/mo
421 Orchid, Corona del Mar
Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar homes leased by Dean Nunis & Chad Concolino of Main Beach Realty.
The Right Tenant Is Everything
The biggest risk in renting out a home isn't the market — it's the wrong tenant. A long vacancy costs you weeks of rent, and a poorly screened tenant can cost far more in missed payments, disputes, and wear. My leasing service is built to prevent exactly that: careful pricing so your home doesn't sit, broad marketing so you have real options, and thorough screening so the person who signs is someone you'll be glad you approved.
You also get your time back. Fielding inquiries, scheduling showings, running applications, and preparing a compliant California lease is a real job. I handle all of it and bring you qualified applicants and a clean lease to sign — so renting out your Laguna Beach home feels like a decision, not a second job.
Leasing vs. Full Management
Leasing / Tenant Placement
A one-time service: I price, market, show, screen, and sign a qualified tenant, then hand you the keys. You collect the rent and handle the day-to-day. Best if you're comfortable being the landlord but want the hardest part — finding the right tenant — done properly.
Full Property Management
Ongoing and hands-off: everything in leasing, plus rent collection, maintenance, renewals, and compliance handled month to month. Best if you'd rather never field a tenant call. See property management →
Leasing Your Laguna Beach Home the Right Way
Where Your Home Gets Seen
Your home is listed on the MLS, which feeds the major rental sites renters use, including Zillow, Redfin, and Apartments.com, so qualified applicants find it quickly.
Leases Written to California Law
I prepare your lease on standard California Association of REALTORS® forms and handle the details that trip owners up: the AB 1482 rent-cap and just-cause rules (and the exemption notice many single-family owners need), AB 12’s limit on security deposits, prorated first-month rent, and Fair Housing requirements.
Homes in HOA Communities
Many coastal HOAs set their own leasing rules, such as minimum lease terms or tenant registration. I review your association’s rules before your home is listed, so the lease and move-in timing fit them.
Nothing Due Upfront
You don’t pay anything to get started. The leasing fee is paid once, from the tenant’s first payment after the lease is signed.
Leasing Homes Across Orange County
I help owners lease homes in Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Dana Point and nearby communities. Explore each area to see what renters there are looking for.
"Working with Dean Nunis to list our home for rent in Laguna Beach was a great experience… Dean helped us get the property listed quickly, marketed it well, and we were able to rent it out in less than a week. He made the entire leasing process smooth and stress-free."— Cayden S., Verified Client Review
"Dean and his team made the entire leasing process smooth and stress-free. They were extremely responsive, professional, and knowledgeable about the Laguna Beach market."— Kara T., Verified Client Review
Leasing FAQs
What's the difference between leasing and property management?
Leasing (tenant placement) is a one-time service: I find, screen, and place a qualified tenant and get the lease signed, then you manage the property yourself. Full management is ongoing — I also handle rent collection, maintenance, renewals, and compliance for you.
How much do you charge to place a tenant?
For long-term leases, tenant placement is 4–6% of the total lease value. For example, a 12-month lease at $8,000 a month totals $96,000, so the fee would be $3,840–$5,760. Higher-rent homes and longer leases land closer to 4%; furnished homes, shorter leases, and homes that need more preparation or marketing land closer to 6%. Contact me for an exact quote on your home.
What do you charge for short-term rentals, and how does that compare to Airbnb?
For furnished short-term rentals, my fee is 10–12% of the rent for the stay. As of 2026, Airbnb charges most hosts a 15.5% service fee on every booking, taken out of your payout and calculated on the booking subtotal (the nightly rate plus cleaning fees). On $40,000 in rent, that’s $6,200 to Airbnb versus $4,000–$4,800 with me — about $1,400–$2,200 more in your pocket. And instead of managing bookings and guest messages yourself, you get a screened tenant and a signed lease. Contact me to compare the numbers for your home.
When do I pay the leasing fee?
Nothing is due upfront. The leasing fee is paid once, from the tenant’s first payment after the lease is signed.
Where will my rental be advertised?
Your home is listed on the MLS, which feeds the major rental sites renters use, including Zillow, Redfin, and Apartments.com.
How do you screen tenants?
Every applicant goes through background checks, credit assessment, income verification, and rental-history review. Careful screening up front is the single best way to protect your property and secure a reliable, long-term tenant.
How quickly can you rent my home?
It depends on price, condition, and season, but pricing correctly and marketing well is what leases homes fast. I'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific property and keep you posted throughout.
Can I switch to full management later?
Absolutely. Many owners start with tenant placement and move to full management once they see how much time the day-to-day takes. I make the transition seamless whenever you're ready.
Do you handle the lease paperwork and deposit?
Yes. I prepare a solid, California-compliant lease, manage signing, and coordinate the security deposit and first month's rent — so everything is documented and handled correctly before your tenant moves in.
What if I have issues with the tenant after move-in?
With tenant placement, day-to-day management is yours once the tenant moves in — but I'm only a phone call away, and if you'd rather hand it off, you can upgrade to full property management at any time.
Dean Nunis
Real Estate Agent
Laguna Beach | Corona del Mar
327 Third Street, Laguna Beach 92651
- +1 (949) 627-7504
- Dean@MainBeachRealty.com
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