Photos & listing tips

Your listing is the first thing potential tenants see. Good photos and an honest description make the difference between finding a match quickly or waiting a long time.

Photos that work

Photos are by far the most important part of your listing. Our tips:

• Use daylight: Photograph during the day with the curtains open. Daylight makes rooms look more spacious and inviting.
• Tidy up: A tidy room looks bigger and more attractive.
• Shoot from corners: This way you capture the whole room in one image.
• Multiple angles: Take at least 3-4 photos of the room from different perspectives.
• Shared spaces: Also add photos of the kitchen, bathroom, living room, and the garden or balcony if you have one.
• Be honest: Don't use filters and don't make the room look better than it is. Honest photos lead to better matches.

A strong description

Besides the photos, your description counts too. Tell people about:

• The room: Size, furniture, view, light
• The house: Age, floors, garden/balcony, pets
• The neighborhood: Amenities, public transport, atmosphere
• Yourself: Who are you? What kind of housemate are you looking for?
• House rules: What are your expectations?

Common mistakes

• Too few photos (at least 4-5 is ideal)
• Dark or blurry photos
• No photos of shared spaces
• Description too short or vague
• Not mentioning the rent price

Take your time over your listing. It pays off.