How Monk & Bear Works: Change Rental Home Without a Broker

Ever felt stuck while finding new rental house?

Maybe you found a great flat, but the broker’s fee made it unaffordable. Or your landlord suddenly asked you to vacate and you rushed to find the next place. Or maybe, you just kept postponing the idea of shifting because finding a house felt like too much work and costly affair.

Monk & Bear fixes that.
It’s a new model where tenants — like you — list their current rental house on the portal and find next one from houses listed by fellow rentees smoothly, without any broker in between.

Here’s how it works, in just 3 clear steps -

1. List your current rental house in < 2 min and choose between Visiting-On or Visiting-Off.
2. Explore and visit homes listed by rentees and owners — no brokers involved.
3. Book your next home — Monk & Bear negotiates for you, and you only pay after booking.

Monk & Bear is available in all major Indian cities — including Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Gurgaon, and more.

Step 1: Join Fellow Rentees & List Your Current House

Maybe your lease is ending. Maybe your landlord gave you notice. Maybe you’re just thinking of moving.

Whatever your reason, just list your current rental flat on Monk & Bear in under 2 minutes. No complex forms. No calls. No commitment to move immediately.

Then, choose between:

• Visiting-On – Ready to start visiting flats? Great, you’ll be able to explore homes listed by other rentees and owners.
• Visiting-Off – Not ready for visits? That’s okay. You can still browse houses quietly, without exposing your own address or starting visits.

What if my landlord doesn’t know I’m planning to move?
Totally okay — that’s exactly why Visiting-Off exists. You can quietly browse houses listed by fellow rentees without revealing your own address or telling your landlord anything yet.

Not sure if you’ll even move? No problem — just explore. Once you decide to move (or decide to seriously start the search), you can inform your landlord and switch to Visiting-On. Some people even find and book a new rental home first, then give notice. Yes — that’s allowed too.

Step 2: Visit Flats the Easy, No-Broker Way

As a rentee, you can now visit homes listed directly by other rentees — people just like you, who are planning to move out.

Here’s how visiting works:

• Search & Shortlist: Start browsing. Filter by area, size, rent. See photos and video tours.
• Get visit-time and address: Provide your ID details to unlock visit info. No calls needed.
• Visit: Show up during your fixed 10-minute slot. That’s it.

🤝 In return, you offer a 10-minute weekly visit slot for your listed flat to allow fellow rentees to visit. It’s fair. And it works.

Quick Rules:

• No phone calls or chats between rentees
• All rentees are verified — ID proof is mandatory
• Your visit-time is flexible — you can update your 10 minute visit slots anytime
• You visit only if you’re on Visiting-On

Step 3: Let Us Negotiate. You Grab the Deal.

Found the flat you love? You don’t need to speak with the landlord directly. Just hit Negotiate — and Monk & Bear takes over.

• We negotiate rent & deposit on your behalf — no awkward discussions
• If all works out, you get the deal on your terms
• We follow first come first serve rule. Whoever requests negotiation first gets higher priority

You only pay a small service fee of ₹2499 + GST after your booking is confirmed. No deal? No charges. Zero risk.

📝 Need help with the rental agreement? We’ve got you covered there too.

Why This Works for Real People Like You

• You don’t lose your current house just because you list
• You never get random calls or WhatsApps from strangers
• You get access to houses before brokers even hear about them

When Should You Use Monk & Bear?

Ready to Try It?

• List your flat in < 2 min
• Join like-minded rentees
• Find your next house. No broker. No pressure.

👉 Start your house search with Monk & Bear

Visiting Guidelines for Rentees

Make the Most of Your 10-Minute House Visit

At Monk & Bear, every house visit is time-bound, quiet, and efficient. You get a 10-minute time slot to visit the listed flat. There are no calls, no messages, and no direct conversations between rentees.

Here’s how to prepare and what to do:

Before You Leave Home -

• Carry a Valid ID Card: Showing ID is mandatory for entry. Only verified rentees can visit flats. Keep a physical or digital ID (like Aadhaar, PAN, company ID) ready.
• Checklist in Hand: Know exactly what to check — there’s no time to figure it out during the visit. Carry this guideline (on paper or phone)
• Decision Makers: If you are a couple, if both husband and wife are present while visit, you may not need to visit again

At the Visit -

• Respect the 10-Minute Window: Arrive on time. Late arrivals may not be entertained. No extensions are possible — this keeps the process fair for everyone.
• No Talking with the Current Rentee: The rentee whose flat you’re visiting will only open the door and allow entry. No questions, no back-and-forth. Your checklist does the talking.

What to Check Inside the House -

• Layout & Space
  • Is the flat a proper 1BHK/2BHK/3BHK as listed?
  • Is there enough natural light and ventilation?
  • Check room sizes: Will your bed, sofa, and wardrobe fit comfortably?
  • Living room: Is it spacious enough for a seating setup and TV unit?
  • Bedrooms: Is there space for a wardrobe? Where are plug points placed?
  • Direction of the house — use the compass app on your phone to check (e.g. east-facing, north-facing etc.).
• Cleanliness & Maintenance
  • Check walls for leakage, cracks, or paint damage.
  • Open taps, flush toilets — see water pressure and drainage.
  • Inspect windows, latches, fans, and lighting.
  • Inspect switch buttons.
• Kitchen & Storage
  • Are there enough cabinets?
  • Is there modular kitchen? Any drawers?
  • Is the utility/washing area functional?
  • Check for gas pipe connection or cylinder space.
• Bathroom & Toilets
  • Western or Indian toilet? Is it what you prefer?
  • Check for geyser connection (if applicable).
  • Drainage & odor issues?
• Society & Surroundings
  • View from windows/balcony.
  • Elevator condition (if any).
  • Noise level from outside — is it tolerable?
  • Are the windows and balcony doors soundproof enough?
  • Do you notice mosquitoes, insects, or signs of pests?
  • How sound proof windows and glass doors are?
  • Any insect, reptile, mosquito issues outside?
  • Type of people, houses in the surroundings — Observe the types of families or tenants nearby. Is the area mostly residential, student-heavy, or very crowded?

After the Visit

• Select or Reject: Use your checklist and take a quick call. Check your dashboard for shortlisted homes under ‘Negotiate & Grab Deal’ link.
• Request Monk & Bear to negotiate: Share your rent/deposit preferences via ‘Negotiate & Grab Deal’.
• Wait for Monk & Bear: We negotiate and confirm with owner. Once it works out, you pay nominal fees and book the house.