As of summer 2018, we now provide For Rent signs to Avail landlords in Chicago.
If you received this blog via email, you’re in our Chicago beta program and we’re delivering a free For Rent sign to your property within 2 business days. If you have any questions, or don’t want a free sign, please let us know. We’re happy to remove your property from our list.
What do Avail For Rent signs look like?
As you can see in the main image of this article, our For Rent signs are designed to highlight that your rental can be found online at avail.co/search.
Tenants often want to find out more details about a rental before contacting the landlord. Rather than posting a phone number or name, you can now allow tenants to find your rental on Avail and decide if they’d like to reach out and apply. This helps whittle down the number of people reaching out, so you only hear from people who are seriously interested.
Plus, our listing search automatically knows your tenant’s smartphone location, so if they go to avail.co/search while close to your property, we’ll automatically show your listing at the top of the listing feed.
What are the benefits of having a For Rent sign?
Attract More Tenants
The majority of renters search online, so it’s critical to have an online rental listing. You can further increase how many people see your listing by posting a For Rent sign. And, as we’ll discuss below, it will attract better tenants who are more likely to stay long-term, be responsible, and want online solutions.
Attract Tenants Who Will Stay Long-Term
Tenants who stay long-term are most likely already living in your neighborhood. If you want to find tenants who sign long-term leases, or who will likely renew their lease, then you should definitely use a For Rent sign. These signs are most often seen by tenants who already live or work near your property. The chances that they’ll stay long-term are much higher since their life is already grounded in that location.
Attract Tenants Who Are Responsible
Responsible tenants want to work with trustworthy landlords. The average DIY landlord does not have a professional, well-designed For Rent sign. You can stand out from the masses by showcasing that your rental is managed with Avail. This will boost trust and show tenants that your rental is not only managed by an individual, but also with the help of trusted online tools.
Similarly, tenants want to rent from sophisticated landlords who are running a business. They want to know they’re working with someone who takes their job seriously, who will respond to maintenance requests on time, and is a respectful, timely landlord. By having a For Rent sign, you immediately attract responsible tenants who are looking for like-minded landlords.
Attract Tenants Who Want Online Solutions
Tenants want online solutions. If you post a rental sign that highlights you manage your property online, you’ll attract tenants who want these tech solutions. You’re the type of landlord that offers online rental applications, digital leases, online payments, and maintenance tracking to make your tenants’ lives easier. It’s time you advertise this and attract tenants who will not only pay rent on time, but also go the extra mile to take care of your property.
Help Potential Tenants Find Your Place
When tenants show up for your property showing, there’s a chance they might have a hard time finding your rental. You can make it easier by posting your For Rent sign. This will help your potential tenants, and save you time, so you’re not waiting around for anyone who is lost.
Originally published at Avail.
