Here at Apartments.com, we strive to make your life as a landlord easier. Whether that means getting more eyes on your listing or simplifying communication with renters, our job is to optimize the rental process with innovative tools and features. Take a closer look at some of our end-of-year updates, available today on Apartments.com:

Improve Visibility with Syndicated Listings to Homes.com

When you list your rental on Apartments.com, it doesn't just reach our audience; it also connects with visitors from our partner site, Homes.com! Now, your listing will be prominently featured on both platforms, boosting its visibility and increasing your chances of attracting quality leads.

This dual-platform exposure will open a world of possibilities for your rental business. And the best part is, it requires no extra effort from you! Once you publish your listing on Aaprtments.com, it will automatically appear on Homes.com without any additional cost or effort. Then, you’ll be notified via email about potential leads from either website, making it easy to manage renter inquiries. Learn how this dual-platform exposure helps your listing today!

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Create Effective Listing Descriptions with Generative AI

Property descriptions can make or break a listing. By leveraging our new Generative AI feature, you can optimize your listing with a detailed and accurate listing description. Simply input your property details and photos, and voilà! You’ll receive a refined and engaging property description for your listing.

The goal of our innovative AI feature is to increase efficiency. For most landlords, there’s no time to stress over crafting a flawless listing description. This is when our description tool will come in handy. By utilizing our Generative AI, you can save time on perfecting your rental listing and focus your attention on what matters most: managing your rental business. Learn more about our Generative AI tool.

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Determine Profitability with Our Property ROI Calculator

Calculating ROI is crucial for your rental business. However, making these calculations is tricky when you don’t have the right resources. That’s why we’ve launched our very own Property ROI Calculator, designed for landlords looking to simplify financial decision-making. Simply input property details and expenses, and our calculator will do the heavy lifting for you!

With our ROI calculator, you can assess your rental’s profitability and make informed investment decisions. Receive accurate estimates of annual cash flow, capitalization rate, cash-on-cash ROI, and more to determine your property’s potential and set a fair rent price. Eliminate any financial second-guessing and gain confidence in your investment when you utilize our ROI calculator.

The main portion of the ROI calculator has spaces to input initial investment costs, annual rent revenue, and loan information.

Expedite Rent Payments with Express Pay

Say goodbye to payment delays and hello to quicker rent collection with Express Pay. Designed for renters in good financial standings, Express Pay expedites rent collection by delivering your ACH payments an entire day sooner. This feature is a game changer for landlords and tenants interested in efficient and hassle-free payment transactions.

So how does Express Pay work? Well, it’s simple. The system automatically identifies which ACH rent payments are low risk and expedites them. Then, the payment will process and deposit into your account a day earlier than expected. And did we mention it’s also free? Let us do the work for you while you sit back, relax, and enjoy efficient, stress-free transactions. Discover how to get paid faster!

In Case You Missed it…

Explore our Q1 and Q2 blog posts for the latest updates to our Rental Tools. This year alone, we’ve made huge strides in improving the landlord experience. Renters can now conveniently pay with Apple Pay, the Rental Manager View has a refreshed look, and you can now edit lease documents without having to start from scratch. Not to mention, we’ve also made it easier to create and edit listings on your smartphone and access valuable market insights with our free Rent Comp reports.

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Emma Robinson

Hi, I’m Emma! I’m a seasoned marketing professional with over two years of content writing experience. Over the course of my career, I’ve written for various industry pioneers in the real estate space. This experience has qualified me to educate Apartments.com’s audience on how to succeed as a landlord, property manager, or property owner in competitive rental markets.