Many rental home owners are under the impression that they can put forward a listing for their rental and the interest will be there. However, in a city like Austin where the inventory is large you are competing for tenant’s attention with owners and property managers. As you increase visibility and outreach you will have more potential renters to sift through for your property.
Networking
If you take the time to survey the Austin market and it’s thousands of rental agents you can pick up on useful strategies the pros are using. One of the most effective ways to quickly rent your Austin rental property is networking within online communities and various rental networks.
Facebook offers groups & communities of thousands of people who are specifically looking for rentals in Austin. Many have spawned and are utilizes by apartment locators in the area to try and gain new clientele but you can use them for yourself too! These groups allow you to post your property and all its info and there is no shortage of groups to join and increase the awareness of your Austin rental home. Start by search facebook for ‘Austin rental homes’ and you’ll begin to see the groups we mention here.
Another great networking tip would be to connect with leasing agents in your area and offer them a form of commission for bringing quality tenants to your rental property. This way you will build a good rapport with agents who can keep your rental cash flowing by connecting tenants with your rental property.
Online Listings
Austin is a tech progressive city, there is no denying that. It’s no secret what value the internet brings to real estate and marketing listings so if you aren’t currently taking advantage of it then you need to start now. Facebook Marketplace, Craiglist, Zumper, CoStar and the other sites that allow you to post rentals are your new secret weapon with increasing the digital reach of your Austin rental home. The easier you make it for a tenant to learn about and view your property the better the chances of them wanting to come and view it in person and possibly rent your rental home in Austin.
Stone Oak photographs all of our properties in VR, allowing tenants to get a feel from inside the property without ever being there. Here is an example:
When it comes to online listings, the more places your property is listed the better. If you’re not sure where to begin start with a quick google search ‘list my rental property’ and you should see results to dig into!
There is a plethora of methods you can utilize to bring in prospective tenants. Focusing on the above can help you quickly rent out your Austin home for rent. Maybe you hate the process of finding tenants or even managing your Austin property. If so, Stone Oak’s Austin property managers can find you quality tenants fast as well as handle the day-to-day management of your property! Visit our management page to learn more about our services!
