RentShout Increases Customer Leads

RentShout is excited to announce that we have expanded distribution of our members’ rental listings to the HomeTownRent network of local sites. With the addition of HomeTownRent, we now advertise rentals automatically on over 65 sites, portals, and directories.  Not to mention we also automatically create videos for each rental listing and automatically post them to YouTube and other popular video portals.

Here at RentShout we aim to give property managers a large range of exposure by advertising your listings on top rental directories, video portals and social networks.  We are continually on the lookout for new places we can to advertise your rentals and feel HomeTownRent is a great extension to our network.

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30 Renter Leads in 30 Days

With the rental market growing increasingly competitive, it is essential to have a “Wow” offering to attract renters to your property. A nice apartment with comparable monthly rents just isn’t enough (in most markets) to draw in leads.

So, how do you get your property noticed in the midst of all the competition? Here’s what one rental marketer did that earned him more than 30 quality leads in 30 days in the competitive Washington, D.C. area:

• Beautiful (and plenty of) photos – This ad displays six beautiful and effective photos of the unit. The photos are not just a close-up of the bathroom sink and empty bedrooms, rather, they show off the interior, views, and amenities (such as stainless steel appliances). Our stats show that ads with 5 or more photos perform considerably better than those with only a few (or no) photos. Potential renters can fall in love with your unit before they ever set foot in the door.
• Desirable description – Using language that draws the renter in to learn more, this ad makes great use of the unit description. Phrases such as, “Large condominium unit straddling the hot neighborhoods of U Street and Columbia Heights”, and “Short distance to two Metro stations, Starbucks, Target…”, make this ad stand out from the competition. The description also details the unit’s many desirable features, such as hardwood floors and in-suite full baths.
• Price that renters can’t refuse – In this economy, price is more important to most renters than many other factors; just having a comparable price may not be enough. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is renting for $950 per month. In the Washington D.C. area, you’d be hard pressed to find a comparable unit for less than $1100 per month. This ad’s price isn’t comparable… it is much better. That’s an offer that few renters can refuse.

There are other aspects that make this ad successful (such as distribution to several online portals, helpful links to local information, desirable location, etc.), but the three tips outlined above are the reason that renters not only viewed the ad, but took the next step to email or call the property owner.

Increased Rental Leads – Latest RentShout News

We’ve Increased Your Visibility Even More!

Since we launched earlier this year, we have been tirelessly searching for more top-notch online directories to post your rental listing to. And our latest addition is no exception.

RentalHomesPlus is a national online advertiser affiliated with Apartments.com, and offers a free search of Single Family Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent. Attracting hundreds of thousands of renters each month to its site, we thought they were a great addition to our growing list of partners!

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Brand Customization For Your Ads

It’s no secret that brand recognition plays an important role when consumers make decisions. That’s why we’ve added the ability for you to brand your community pages and rental ads!

Now, you can easily add a branded header with your company logo to your community pages and ads, with the click of a button. And of course, if you need help creating one, we’re happy to assist. These new customization capabilities will increase brand recognition, solidifying your online presence and instilling renter trust.

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RentShout Directory Brings More Exposure

While it’s important for your rentals to be seen on several places online, we’re also bringing you exposure on our very own RentShout directory!.

We recently began populating our rental directory with all of our members listings, as well as listings from other sources like Backpage and Apartments.com.

As our directory continues to grow, it will become an increasingly valuable spot for your rental listings as they receive traffic and leads!

Track and Capture Renter Phone Leads

We are excited to announce the release of trackable listing phone numbers!  At RentShout, we are continually seeking out ways to improve the tracking and exposure for our members’ rental ads, and the unique listing phone numbers is the latest tool in our shed to help accomplish that.  RentShout now provides every listing, apartment unit, and apartment community with its own unique phone number, allowing advertisers to better track their overall ROI.

When a call is made to this phone number, our system will automatically forward it to your phone number, enabling the renter to connect with the right person immediately. For easy tracking and convenience, the call information is also saved in your RentShout message center.

Find Homes For Rent On RentShout

RentShout has launched our own rental search directory.  This rental directory showcases our members’ rental listings along with rental listings pulled from other online sources.  The rental directory allows renters to easily narrow down their search by property type, location and other criteria such as price , beds and baths.  The region specific areas of the directory will showcase a Google map and local area information.  Check it out and let us know what you think.