Learn how to optimize your Furnished Finder listing to attract more monthly renters. This article covers best practices for listing photos, descriptions, pricing, calendar accuracy, communication, and highlighting features that appeal to traveling professionals. By keeping your listing updated, responding quickly, and using built-in tools and marketing features, you can increase visibility and drive more bookings.
Optimize Your Listing
- Add High-Quality Photos: Listings with more professional-looking images (including exterior shots, amenities, neighborhood, and nearby attractions) get more views. At minimum, ensure you have clean, clear, and light photos of all rooms.
- Write a Clear and Detailed Property Description: Use a descriptive headline, and include details on lease terms, local attractions, and unique features in your property description.
- Set Competitive Pricing: Research comparable properties in your area to price competitively.
- Keep Your Calendar Updated: Keep your calendar accurate. Listings with accurate calendars are more likely to be shown to renters searching for specific move-in dates.
Highlight Features that Monthly Renters Want
Monthly renters have different needs than short-term and long-term tenants. Be sure to emphasize:
- Fully Furnished and Move-In Ready: Showcase that the property includes essentials like kitchenware, linens, Wi-Fi, and parking.
- Utilities Included: Clarify which utilities are included in rent. Bundled pricing is a big plus for traveling professionals.
- Flexible Lease Terms: Offer month-to-month options or flexible start dates to increase appeal.
Respond Quickly and Professionally
Travelers are often looking to book quickly. Best practices for responding to your tenant leads include:
- Enable Text Alerts: Get notified immediately when someone messages you. Learn how to adjust your notification settings here.
- Reply Within 24 Hours: Faster responses = higher chances of booking.
- Stay Polite and Helpful: Professional communication encourages trust and repeat stays.
Use Furnished Finder's Tools and Marketing Features
- Request Reviews: Positive reviews build trust. Ask past tenants to leave feedback.
- Promote Your Listing: Share your Furnished Finder listing link on social media or with local housing groups to drive traffic beyond the platform.
- Utilize our Landlord Tools: Use KeyCheck by Furnished Finder for Tenant Screenings & Lease Agreements.
Understand the Monthly Rental Audience
Monthly renters can include, but aren't limited to:
- Traveling healthcare professionals
- Remote workers
- Relocating families
- Corporate travelers
Each group has different needs, budgets, and booking behaviors. Use our Market Insights Page to understand the traveler types searching in your city and the price ranges they are willing to pay for properties like yours.
Our Market Insights shows:
Common traveler types by market
Typical monthly pricing by bedroom count
What renters are actively searching for in your city
Use this information to tailor your listing and outreach strategy by highlighting features travelers value most, such as safe neighborhoods, reliable high-speed internet, flexible lease terms, and simplified booking processes.
Keeping your listing complete and up-to-date, engaging with tenants quickly, and offering flexible terms, and marketing to reach the right audience will help drive traffic to your listing!
Ready to put these tips into action? List your property today.
For more information on how to attract more tenants, please check out our YouTube video, visit our blog, and download our monthly rental playbook checklist and 10 Steps for New Listings!