the MLS, such as on social media, there’s a bit of a debate as to whether an agent should include the full address of the property. Ultimately, it’s up to you. For some locations, cross streets provide adequate information to tempt potential tenants into tour- ing. But for others, a specific address helps tenants determine whether the location will truly work for them. ENGAGINGAND EASYTO READ Your potential tenants are relying on your property description to inform them of a housing option in their area. Although it may be tempt- ing to be clever and add some pizzazz to the description, doing so creates clutter that hides the facts they’re looking for. Keep the description no more than six sentences long. Although your property description should be as easy as possible to read, it can still be interesting. Vary the sentence length. Use descriptive phrases to help clients imagine the rental property. And never add details that could be misconstrued as a violation of Fair Housing Laws. Let’s look at our sample listing again: Fully remodeled family home! 1,200 square feet featuring 3 bed- rooms and 2 bathrooms in Waldo, available June 1. $1,400/month with two-month deposit secures this pet-friendly ranch with easy-to-clean LVP flooring and landscaped back - yard oasis at W. 79th and Brookside. Water and trash included. Call (816) 555-5555 to tour today.
information. Ask a colleague to proofread each listing for you and consider using a spell checking tool. Finally, when applicable, include clear photos of the property taken in daylight. WHYTHE FORMULAWORKS Brevity and clarity work together in rental property listings because that’s the type of content people are accustomed to seeing online, thanks to the rise of social media. Expect potential tenants to skim over every ad they read until they spot one that checks all their boxes. All the special extras and consider- ations will motivate them to pick up the phone to make an appointment for a tour and, if all goes well, a lease signing. GAINAUTHORITY With most of your tenant leads coming from the internet, you need a digital marketing firm on your side to keep your agency top-of-mind when people are looking to buy or rent properties. For this, snappy property descriptions won’t be enough. •
ALITTLE BIT OF SPICE A basic description is designed to inform, but it won’t always catch someone’s eye. However, emphasiz- ing a really great feature will. To draw your reader in, use the best thing about the rental property as the introduction to the listing. For example, you might want to highlight something unique about the prop- erty that sets it apart from others in the area. Point out that it has a two-car garage, that it’s newly remodeled, or it’s within walking distance to shops and dining. Put this feature in the very first sentence of your descrip - tion, and then follow up with the basics. For example: Fully remodeled family home! 1,200 square feet featuring 3 bed- rooms and 2 bathrooms in Waldo, available June 1. THE BUSINESS SIDE So far, our sample listing is missing some valuable information you should include before you post the property for rent. Ensure your description includes: • Monthly rent • Required deposit • Brief list of distinct features (hardwood floors, granite countertops, or fenced-in yard) • Whether it is pet-friendly • List of included utilities • Home style (apartment, condo, ranch, colonial, etc.) • Address or major cross streets • Contact information for tours and leasing in the form of a call to action, at the very end of the listing For listings online, independent of
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APROFESSIONAL POLISH Your listing comes across as per - fectly professional when it’s free of errors, including typos and incorrect
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