The monthly rental market is rapidly expanding, and Furnished Finder (opens in new tab) continues to evolve to meet the needs of both landlords and tenants. With over 300,000 paid listings and over 37 million site visits last year, we’re rolling out exciting new search updates to create a smoother, faster, and more intuitive experience. Let’s dive into the new search updates and how they can help boost your visibility and increase bookings.
What’s New in Furnished Finder’s Search?
The latest search updates at Furnished Finder are designed to improve both the user experience for tenants and the exposure for landlords. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new:
Lightning-Fast Map Loading – Browsing listings (opens in new tab) is now instant, making it simple for tenants to explore available properties without delays.
More Focused Search Results – Instead of displaying overlapping pins on the map preview, the map view now shows up to 36 properties per area in view, helping travelers find the best matches and driving more quality engagement for landlords. If you don't see your property as a pin, don't worry! This limitation of the pins allows for a more clear view for travelers, but does not limit how many properties are shown in the list view on the left of the screen.
Easier Map Navigation – Travelers will no longer see pins on the map designated with colors for different property types. Now, they can filter for their preferred property type making it easier to hone in on their ideal rental.
Advanced Filtering Options – Tenants can now use advanced filters to narrow their search to listings with EV chargers, king beds, dedicated workspaces, and more, ensuring they find exactly what they need.
More Engaging Listings – A fresh, streamlined property display encourages tenants to click, explore, and book faster.
It’s working! Since we’ve launched this update, your listings are getting viewed by more tenants than ever before.
As we enhance our search experience, the impact is clear. In the past 90 days, tenant property searches have increased by 50%. Even better, we’ve seen a 25% uptick in tenants clicking through to property details pages, showing stronger interest in individual listings. More searches mean more visibility for your properties—and a greater chance of securing bookings.
Steps Landlords Should Take to Benefit from the Refined Search Experience
A refined search experience means better tenant engagement, which translates to more clicks, inquiries, and bookings. Here’s how to make sure your property stands out:
✔ Upgrade Your Photos – Clear, high-quality images drive more interest and increase your booking rate. Photos make your listing stand out and show tenants exactly what to expect when they book your property. Pay close attention to your thumbnail photo in particular, as it’s your first chance of attracting a future tenant from the search results page. Check out this blog (opens in new tab) on how to use stunning photography to increase your occupancy and rental income.
✔ Keep Your Calendar Up to Date – An accurate availability calendar ensures that your property shows up in relevant search results.
✔ Fully Complete Your Listing & Amenities – Make sure you’ve filled out all sections of your listing, including amenities such as pet friendliness, utilities included, free parking, and accessibility features. Tenants filter listings based on these attributes, so ensure that your listing is complete to appear in search results when tenants apply these filters.
Ready to attract more tenants and boost your bookings?
Log in to your Dashboard (opens in new tab) today to update your listing and take full advantage of our new search features. Enhance your visibility, engagement, and bookings by making sure your property stands out!
Your next great tenant is just a search away!