1. Look at descriptions and pictures: in the housing information, descriptions and pictures are important factors to reflect the intermediary or landlord. Generally speaking, if it is an intermediary, it will use a more detailed and professional description and attach many pictures of the house. And if the landlord rents it directly, the description and pictures may be simpler and clearer, or even only a few basic pictures of the house.
2. Online Chat: You can communicate directly with people who provide housing information through the online chat function of 58 cities. If you are an intermediary, they will generally introduce themselves and ask about your rental needs. And if you are the landlord, they may ask you more direct specific questions about renting a house.
3. View list information: On the list information page, you can view the source of the list. If the source is an individual, it is likely that the landlord will rent it directly. If the source is an intermediary company, it is likely to be the housing of an intermediary agent.
4. Ask about the real estate license and ID card: If the landlord rents it directly, he will generally provide the real estate license and ID card to prove that he is the legal owner of the house. If you are an intermediary, they may let you sign a lease contract, but they will not provide real estate license and ID card.
5. Off-line viewing: If you have the conditions, you can go directly to the house community to check the real situation of the house.
It should be noted that some intermediaries will also pretend to be landlords and rent directly, which needs to be carefully identified. At the same time, if you encounter suspicious housing information, it is recommended to verify it through other channels to avoid losses.