May 14, 2025

Turn Your Listing Into a Booking Magnet with These Easy Upgrades

Your Simple, Stress-Free Checklist To Create A Thriving Listing on Furnished Finder

If you’re a landlord looking to secure consistent bookings and keep your calendar full, optimizing your Furnished Finder listing is key. With just a few simple steps, you can create a listing that attracts high-quality tenants, and increase your chances of securing a booking. Here’s what you need to check to ensure your listing will perform at its best:

1. Home design matters

Monthly travelers value comfort and convenience. Make sure your home offers:

Desirable sleeping arrangements: Queen or king beds are top choices.
Seating that makes sense: Ensure your dining and living areas match the number of guests.
Essential amenities: High-speed internet and a dedicated workspace are a must.
Better sleep features: Blackout curtains can be a game-changer for some guests.
Popular features: Check the filters in the Furnished Finder map search to see what travelers are looking for and tailor your property accordingly.
Room rentals: Make it clear whether your listing is an entire space or a room rental, there is demand for both.

2. Let your photos shine

Your photos are the listing’s first impression. Make them count.

Professional photos: We can’t emphasize this enough, quality photos matter and directly impact your bookings.
Look at your listing from the eyes of a traveler: especially the main photo.
Show it all: give travelers a complete picture of your space.

3. Price it right

A clear, all-inclusive price helps travelers budget with confidence.

Bundle everything: utilities, internet, and landscaping.
Market awareness: Mid-term rental pricing can be seasonal.

4. Reasonable fees

Below is a guideline of averages that have been established through analyzing 250,000+ listings on Furnished Finder in March of 2025. These averages include all unit sizes and locations around the U.S., but 75% of Furnished Finder listings are 2 bedrooms or smaller. Align your fees with market standards by checking competitor listings in your area.

Refundable deposits: 1/3 to 1/2 of one month’s rent.
Pet fees: $300 refundable or $200 non-refundable.
Cleaning fees: The Furnished Finder average is $175.

5. Stay engaged with Tenant Leads

Tenant leads occur when a traveler submits a housing request. You’ll see these show up as Tenant Leads in your Furnished Finder dashboard, under Matched & Unmatched Leads.

Matched leads: match your listing details. Respond quickly!
Unmatched leads: may differ in dates, pricing, pet policies, etc—but are still valuable. A flexible mindset and quick follow-up can lead to bookings. Verify you have unmatched Tenant Leads turned on under Edit Listing, Notifications.
Timing is key: Furnished Finder data shows most tenants book around 30 days before moving in. Stay active in your Tenant Leads 30-60 days before your next availability.

6. Communicate like a pro

Fast replies: If a lead is a matched or unmatched lead, many landlords can receive the same lead. (Direct booking inquiries go to only one landlord). Respond quickly to stand out. If a tenant does not respond and you feel like your property is the perfect match, feel free to follow up.
Hospitality: Pay attention to tenant details and respond with those details in mind.
Furnished Finder messaging: pings the travelers Furnished Finder account, sends a text message and delivers an email. But if you prefer to communicate with a traveler directly by phone or email, that’s available too!

7. Keep your Calendar accurate

Our simple calendar system will help you optimize tenant demand.

Minimum Stay: keep at one month if your local laws allow.
Visibility counts: don’t hide your listing between stays.
Blocked dates: are now easier than ever on Furnished Finder. Add any and all blocking events such as bookings, maintenance, personal use of the property, etc.
Watch our 6 minute calendar video for more helpful information on how to maximize your calendar.

8. Add your phone number

Trust is everything. 35% of renters look for a phone number before reaching out. Open communication is one of Furnished Finder’s biggest strengths—use it to your advantage.

9. Go pet friendly

Nearly 1 in 3 tenants travel with pets. Being pet-friendly can make your listing more attractive-and boost bookings. While you could leave your furry friend(s) at home for a few days while you unwind at the lake, it is often a non negotiable for monthly travelers.

10. Optimize your headline

Your headline should grab attention. Look at Furnished Finder map filters, competitor headlines and what tenants are requesting in leads to optimize your headline. What makes your property stand out? Is it the location, certain home features, desired amenities?

2 bed/2 bath condo in PRIME location - Garage parking included - 5 star reviews
Studio Apt Near University - Unbeatable location - Free parking - Luxury furnishings
In Unit Washer/Dryer, Walk To Many Local Favorites, High Speed Internet
Walk to Downtown Dining/Music, Huge Dog Park, Pet Friendly

11. Maintain your landlord tenure

Your tenure establishes credibility and shows renters how long you’ve been a host. Don’t let your account lapse— your listing details will be saved but your hosting history will reset.

12. Complete your Landlord Profile

A complete, professional profile builds trust.

Provide a landlord image that reflects hospitality.
Make sure your name, company & location are completed.
Answer the landlord questions in a way that presents you as a hospitable and professional host.
Keep your properties visible year around as a way to show expertise and prepare for future connections.

13. Collect 5-star reviews

Each positive review increases your credibility. Great stays lead to great feedback.

14. List all your properties

More listings can exponentially impact your booking potential. With over 20 million site visits per month, it’s important to add all your properties to Furnished Finder.

More demand in search results putting more eyes on your properties.
Multiple listings show expertise and professionalism in the monthly furnished rental space.
Cross-marketing opportunities. A guest may inquire about one property but you may have multiple properties that would be a good fit increasing the likelihood that your property is selected.
Expanded tenant lead coverage if your properties are in a variety of areas.

Final Thoughts

A few simple updates can significantly increase your booking potential. By keeping your listing active, responding quickly to leads, and aligning your home’s features with traveler expectations, you’re setting yourself up for success. Stay visible, stay competitive, and watch your bookings grow!