When Should You Use Monk & Bear? A Simple Guide for Tenants
Changing house? Waiting for a transfer? Just exploring? Here's your answer
Ever caught yourself wondering, “Should I start looking for a new house now… or wait?” Maybe your lease is ending. Maybe your landlord has asked you to vacate.
Or maybe, you're just exploring homes to see if there’s something better — but you’re not quite ready to move.
That’s exactly why Monk & Bear is designed the way it is — flexible, pressure-free, and perfect for tenants like you.
Let’s break it down: Who should use Monk & Bear… and when?
The Two Ways to Use Monk & Bear
Monk & Bear gives you two smart options:
- Visiting-On: You’re ready to start visiting houses now.
- Visiting-Off: You want to explore quietly without exposing your address or receiving visitors.
You can start with either, and switch anytime.
So What’s the Right Option For You?
Here’s a real-life cheat sheet:
| Situation | What You Can Do with Monk & Bear | Recommended Option |
|---|---|---|
| My lease is ending soon | List your current house and start visiting new ones | Visiting-On |
| My landlord asked me to vacate | Secure your next home before your move-out deadline | Visiting-On |
| I want to move but haven’t told my landlord yet |
Browse quietly and switch when ready to visit Or, start visiting, find new house and then notify |
Visiting-Off → On |
| I’m just checking what homes are available | See listings without listing your house or starting visits | Visiting-Off |
| I’m upgrading — bigger flat, better society, area | Start visiting houses that suit your new goals | Visiting-On |
| I’m expecting a job transfer or city change | Explore options in new areas in advance. Start visits. | Visiting-Off → On |
| I want to avoid brokers and save on costs | Use Monk & Bear way to skip brokerage completely | Visiting-On |
| I’m newly married / relocating after marriage | Search and book your next home ahead of time | Visiting-On |
| I’ve already booked my next house | Help someone else by listing your current house | Visiting-On |
A Platform That Matches Your Timeline — Not the Other Way Around
Most house hunting platforms assume you're ready to act now. But that’s not how real life works.
- You don’t lose your current house just because you list it
- You don’t start getting random calls from strangers
- You can take things at your own pace
Just like Netflix lets you pick what to watch and when, Monk & Bear lets you house hunt your way.
Real Talk: What Other Tenants Are Saying
“I was being transferred from Hyderabad to Pune. I didn’t know when exactly I’d move, but I wanted to be prepared. I didn’t want to waste my first few days in Pune living in a hotel and hunting for houses after work.”
“I joined Monk & Bear in Visiting-Off mode. I quietly explored listings in Wakad and Baner. Once my transfer date got confirmed, I switched to Visiting-On and shortlisted two flats. One of them was perfect — already listed by a fellow renter who was also moving cities. I booked the house and moved in smoothly. No broker. No stress. I even had time to settle in before starting my new job.”
“I thought I had plenty of time before my lease ended — but suddenly, my landlord asked me to vacate in 30 days. I panicked. I called brokers, visited five houses, and still couldn’t find the right one. I almost paid ₹20,000 as brokerage — until I found Monk & Bear.”
“I wish I had started earlier. I joined Monk & Bear and switched to Visiting-On mode. It was much smoother. I chose a 10-minute time slot on Sundays for visits to my flat, and in return, I could visit other rentee-listed houses. Within 2 weeks, I found a 2BHK in Kharadi and booked it. Monk & Bear even helped with negotiation and rental agreement.”
“My mistake? Waiting too long. If you even think of moving, just start with Visiting-Off. You can always switch later.”
Monk & Bear is currently available in: Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Noida, and Delhi.
Visit monkandbear.com → Get Started.Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
As soon as you're ready to start visiting homes or want rentees to visit your current home, switch to Visiting-On. It takes just one click and gives you full access to both sides of the Monk & Bear experience.
Absolutely. Visiting-Off lets you explore listings privately.
Once you are ready for visits, you can notify your landlord
and switch to Visiting-On to complete the process.
Or, you can start with Visiting-On and find your next house on
rent. Onve you have found your next house, you can notify your
landlord that you will be moving out.