Attracting good tenants comes down to listing quality plus the right platform · the two reinforce each other.
Listing quality
- Realistic rent at or just below the local benchmark · over-priced listings scare off qualified applicants and can be challenged as too high
- 8 to 12 photos: kitchen, bathroom, every bedroom, living room, view, exterior · the cover photo is decisive
- Clear hard requirements: income threshold, household size, pets, smoking, parking · vague listings produce vague applicants
- Multilingual description: a description in more than one of German, French, Italian and English widens the pool
- Honest about flaws: noting the kitchen's age or some street noise saves everyone time and cuts complaints after move-in
Platform fit
Portals give you an inbox. aptari gives you a ranked shortlist: every applicant scored by the same rules, with the reasons shown. You decide. Match Scores per plan: Starter 5 a month after the trial, Growth 1,000 a month, Enterprise unlimited. What aptari adds:
- Tenants keep complete, checked Tenant Passports and apply to your listing with one click
- Your applicant inbox is ranked by Match Score, so the strongest fits rise to the top
- You start free on Starter (1 active listing); Growth adds Live Tours and up to 10 active listings; Enterprise adds onboarding and a dedicated account manager
What good tenants look for
- Transparency about rent, charges and rules
- A quick decision after the viewing
- Respectful communication at every step
- No prohibited questions during the application
Reputation compounds
A track record of fast, respectful decisions builds your reputation and attracts higher-quality applicants over time.