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Distribution Checklist

Post your listing to all major platforms for maximum exposure.

How the Distribution Checklist Works

Work through 10 distribution items covering every major rental platform and local channel — so your listing reaches the widest possible pool of qualified applicants.

  • Zillow / Trulia / HotPads: one listing syndicates to all three Zillow Group sites
  • Apartments.com, Realtor.com, and Craigslist for broad market reach
  • Facebook Marketplace and local community groups for neighborhood-level exposure
  • MLS listing (where available) to put your unit in front of agents and their clients
  • Calendar reminder to refresh and renew listings weekly so you stay at the top of results

Why Distribution Determines How Fast You Rent

Most landlords post on one or two platforms and wait. Investors who systematically cover all channels rent faster because they capture demand wherever it exists.

  • Craigslist still drives high-volume rental leads in many markets despite its age
  • A yard sign captures local traffic that never searches online
  • Refreshing listings weekly keeps you at the top of search results as new listings push you down

Sample Output

See what this feature calculates for you.

Distribution Checklist
Photo Quality 8 tips
Description 12 items
Pricing Strategy 6 steps
Distribution 10 platforms

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