Get paid to check out rentals
Visit local properties on behalf of renters and capture what listings don't show.
Apply to be a ScoutPaid per completed assignment · Choose tours that fit your schedule“A great Scout notices what listings don’t show: the noise, the light, the block, and the little things that help renters decide.”
From sign-up to first tour
Apply in minutes. We’ll review your application and help you prepare for your first assignment.
Apply online
Tell us about yourself, where you can Scout, and when you’re available.
Complete your screening
We’ll review your application and meet briefly to make sure the role is a good fit.
Accept your first tour
When a nearby tour matches your availability, we’ll send you the details to review.
Why Scout with Habita
Earn more with every completed tour
Accept tours that fit your schedule and earn for each completed report, with additional pay available for select add-ons.
- Paid per completed tourYour payout reflects the full visit, from coordination through report delivery.
- Extra pay for add-onsEarn more when a renter requests additional photos, details, or neighborhood checks.
- You stay in controlReview each tour request and accept the ones that fit your location and availability.
Your schedule, your zones
Tell us where and when you’re available. We’ll match you with nearby tour requests.
Reliable payouts
Once the renter accepts your completed report, we’ll process the payout to your account.
Meaningful work
Help renters make confident decisions before they spend time or money pursuing a rental.
What makes a great Scout
Great Scouts are reliable, observant, and professional. You don’t need real estate experience, just good judgment and follow-through.
What you’ll need
- Be 18 or older
- Be able to complete in-person rental tours across Los Angeles
- Have reliable access to transportation
- Have a smartphone with a good camera and storage for photos/videos
What we look for
- Reliable, responsive, and detail-oriented
- Clear and professional with renters and property contacts
- Comfortable following a plan and using good judgment
Ready to become a Scout?
Tell us a little bit about you, where you can Scout, when you’re available, and how you’d approach a rental visit.
No ID upload is required to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special equipment?
Nope. All you need is a smartphone with a good camera and enough storage to capture each rental visit.
Do I choose which tours I take?
Yes. You tell us where and when you’re available, then review each tour request and accept the ones that fit your location and availability.
How much can I earn?
Your earnings depend on the tours you complete, with additional pay available for select add-ons and special requests.
How do I get paid?
Once the renter accepts your completed report, we’ll process your payout using your selected payment method.
Are Scouts Habita employees?
No. Scouts provide services as independent service providers and are not employees, agents, or representatives of Habita. Scouts are responsible for their own availability, transportation, equipment, expenses, and taxes, except where applicable law provides otherwise.
Your first Scout tour starts here.
Apply in minutes, review tours that match your availability, and help renters see what listings don’t show.