How to find a tenant through Housing.com?

With the increasing demand for residential rental properties across many key cities, including metropolitans like Delhi and Mumbai, many property owners consider renting their property to earn sound rental income. It is essential for prospective landlords to find the right tenant to ensure a hassle-free experience with timely rent payment, no major damages to property, and no potential disputes. Many property owners have traditionally relied on offline methods of finding tenants, such as print advertising, bulletin boards in shops and other public spaces, word of mouth, etc. Many take the help of brokers to find tenants. However, with the growing trend of finding properties to rent or buy online, several landlords find it convenient to look for tenants online. Moreover, many real estate portals, such as Housing.com, make the experience of tenant search and screening fast and seamless.

In this guide, we explain the process of listing a property online and finding a tenant through Housing.com.

How to find a tenant through Housing.com?

#1. Register on Housing.com

Prospective landlords can start their journey by creating an account on Housing.com by following the steps mentioned below:

• Go to the Housing.com website at https://housing.com/
• Click on the login button on the top-right corner.

• Enter your mobile phone number and click on continue button.

• In the next step, enter the OTP received on your mobile phone in the given field.
• Click on submit.

Complete the account creation process on Housing.com. Users can go to the profile tab and fill in their details, such as contact information, account preferences, etc.

#2. Gather property details before posting online

Prospective landlords should provide comprehensive details about their property to ensure they find suitable tenants who are looking for similar properties in the area. For this, make sure to calculate or find out the area of your house and price. One can take the help of online tools like the rent calculator (https://housing.com/edge/free-rent-value-calculator) provided by Housing.com, which enables one to get an accurate estimate of the property price based on factors such as area, size, amenities, location, etc. One should also take good pictures of their property as it will help the prospective tenants to make an informed decision.

#3. List your property

• Login to the portal and access the dashboard at https://seller.housing.com/dashboard.

• One can post a property on rent as an owner or a broker/ builder by selecting the relevant option.
• Click on the relevant link to add property on the page ‘post your home’ option on the top-right corner. Choose the ‘post your property’ option.
• Submit basic details such as property type (residential or commercial), location details, etc.
• Select from the given options – rent or sell. Choose the rent option.
• Provide important property details, including type (apartment, villa, independent floor, etc.), building/ society name, locality details, built-up area, etc.
• Users have the option to choose if they need assistance from agents.
• Upload property images, which is optional.
• Provide the property’s pricing details, choose whether it is ready-to-move-in or still under construction.
• Give a good description.

Users will find the listings tab, where they can see all their active property listings. They have the option to update these details.

#4. Do not forget crucial details

Property owners should verify if the information they have provided online is accurate. During this process, they should remember to provide crucial information related to rent, security deposit, lease duration and other terms. To ensure one’s property catches the attention of prospective tenants, landlords can choose to highlight some of the key features of their property to get better visibility. For example, if there is a parking space or if the property is located near a metro station, highlighting such details will attract more tenants as people look for such benefits when choosing a home.

#5. Promote your listing and engage with potential tenants

Apart from posting their property online, property owners looking for tenants can share the listing on other social media platforms and circulate it among their friends and family to get responses. Further, once the property has been listed online, a property owner will likely get enquiries from potential tenants. When a home seeker shows interest in the property, the owner will receive a notification via SMS, Whatsapp or email. Owners can respond to these inquiries by connecting with potential tenants through phone calls and scheduling property visits.

When screening prospective tenants, landlords should gather essential details such as the individual’s income and employment status, previous rental history, reasons for moving out, etc. Conducting a thorough background check is suggested as it will help rule out any potential disputes or cases of frauds.

#6. Finalise the rental agreement

Once you have finalised a tenant based on discussion and mutual agreement on the terms and conditions, both parties must sign a rental agreement. A rent agreement is a legal agreement signed between the landlord and the tenant, which mentions the terms of the tenancy, including rent payable, security deposit, maintenance, terms of eviction, etc.

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Housing.com simplifies the process of renting out a property and finding reliable tenants online through it’s easy-to-navigate interface. By providing comprehensive details about their property, landlords can ensure a seamless home search journey for prospective tenants who can get all information about a property, including the pictures, and finalise the property without physically visiting the property. However, landlords should ensure they provide accurate details and follow all the legal procedures involved, including tenant verification, when renting out a property and choosing a tenant.

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