Lately our office has received a huge increase in long term rental inquiries. Until recently, Weichert Realtors Paupack Group did not handle long-term rentals, but now, we are beginning to offer this option.

One of the main reasons that many (not all but many) real estate offices in the Hawley/Honesdale/Lake Wallenpaupack region did not handle long-term rentals is because the MLS did not allow rental listings.  That rule has recently been changed.

One of our agents, Cindy Cepko, is taking on rental listings.  Her email is weichertrentals@gmail.com – contact her to see about listing your rental property or looking for a home to rent.

Both Cindy Cepko and Debbie Friese also handle vacation rentals.  Please call the office at 570-226-8240 to get in touch with one of these ladies about your vacation or long term rental options.

Another suggestion for rental customers – landlords and tenants alike – is to watch CraigsList and the local newspaper classifieds. Here are several local resources below.

CraigsList is particularly helpful because it’s free, and you can post if you’re looking for a tenant, or looking to find a place to rent.

BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS! This blog post from a real estate agent on ActiveRain tells of how some scammer stole pictures from one of his listings and posted it on CraigsList – pretending to be the relative of the owner who was suddenly deployed to Iraq and needs someone to live in the house. Would be victims are encouraged to drive by the property, and if it’s suitable, send the money to the relative “handling” it and they’ll mail you the keys.   Be very very careful – and though I have never heard of this happening here in Northeast PA, it’s only a matter of time before some crook thinks it’s a great idea, especially with the surge in people looking to rent. I would encourage you to only consider units where the landlord or person working for the landlord is able to meet you on site and show you the property.

• Scranton Craigs List – this is not limited to only Scranton – the surrounding areas are also included.
• Poconos Craigs List – this covers a broad area, from Monroe County up to Wayne County and other areas.
• The Wayne Independent – newspaper from Honesdale, the County Seat for Wayne County.
• The News Eagle – from Hawley, PA – but covers both Wayne & Pike County. Now in a much nicer, user friendly format than in the past.
• PAHomePage.Biz – For Rent Classifieds
  
• The Scranton Times – aka TimesTribune – Scranton, some of Wayne County sneaks in too.
• The Paper Shop – this is a classified magazine with both a print and online version.
• The River Reporter – Upper Delaware River area newspaper – Sullivan County NY…not far from Honesdale and Wayne County, so expect to see some crossover.