Overview
You can list your residential units on various platforms directly from DoorLoop, such as Zillow, RentalSource, and Dwellsy. The first step in getting your properties ready for listing is to build the details of these listings by adding photos and amenities to your properties and units. These are required by many of these sites and need to be added before they can be listed.
Special Note: Our current listing partners do not allow the listing of commercial properties. This means online listing features in DoorLoop will not be available for commercial properties. |
The Steps
Setting Property Listing Information
Step 1
On the main menu, click on Rentals and then click on Properties. On the list of properties that appear, click on a residential property you want to list. On the Overview tab, find the Photos and Property Amenities sections.
Step 2
Click on the Add New Photos button and upload picture files, clicking Save when you are finished adding photos. If you need to add more or change existing photos, click on the View Settings button and choose Photos.
You can delete photos by clicking on the trash can icon, or re-arrange photos by clicking and holding on a photo briefly until you are able to move it. The photo furthest to the left will be the thumbnail photo for the property.
Step 3
Click on the Add Amenities button and check the boxes next to the amenities included in this property.
Click Save when you are finished selecting amenities. If you need to add more or change existing amenities, click on the View Settings button and choose Amenities.
Step 4
Click on the View Settings button and in the General Information section enter the description for this property. This information will get appended to the end of your unit description on the actual listing. Note that there is a 1000 character limit for the total description per the standards set by listing sites.
Click Save when you are finished entering the description.
Step 5
Click on the View settings button (or stay in the Edit Property screen if you just edited your property description) and choose Pet Policy to set the pet policy for this property.
Click Save when you are finished.
Tip: You will need to properly fill out both the Description and Amenities sections on the property as well as add photos for listing requirements. The description and amenities for the property should include anything that is outside of the unit. |
Setting Unit Listing Information
Step 1
To set unit-specific photos and amenities, on the main menu, click on Rentals and click on Units. On the list of units, click on the unit you want to list. (You can also click on the Units tab of a Property.) On the Overview tab, find the Photos and Unit Amenities sections.
Step 2
Click on the Add New Photos button and upload picture files, clicking Save when you are finished adding photos. If you need to add more or change existing photos, click on the Update Unit Information button and choose Photos.
You can delete photos by clicking on the trash can icon, or re-arrange photos by clicking and holding on a photo briefly until you are able to move it. The photo furthest to the left will be the thumbnail photo for the unit.
Step 3
Click on the Add Amenities button and check the boxes next to the amenities included in this property.
Click Save when you are finished selecting amenities. If you need to add more or change existing amenities, click on the Update Unit Information button and choose Amenities.
Step 4
Click on the Update Unit Information button and in the General Information section enter the description for this unit. This information will appear first on your actual listing. If you entered a description for the property of this unit, that information is appended to the end of the unit description. Note that there is a 1000 character limit for the total description per the standards set by listing sites.
Click Save when you are finished entering the description.
Step 5
To list a unit, click on the Update Unit Information button on the unit Overview tab and then click on Listing. Toggle on the Partner Websites Listing option. Enter in the Listing Details information and click Save.
Special Note: You will need to properly fill out both the Description and Amenities sections on the unit as well as add photos for listing requirements. The description and amenities for the unit should include anything that is on the inside of the unit.
Configuring Listing Settings
Step 1
Navigate to Settings on the left menu and then click on the Listing Syndication button in the Company section. If you don't see this section, then you are most likely on a Starter Plan. You will nee to upgrade to a Pro or Premium Plan to use listing syndications.
Step 2
Here, you can toggle on or off posting your listings to our various listing partners.
Important: You will need to reach out to Zillow (rentalfeedinquiries@zillowgroup.com) to set up an account with them before your eListings in DoorLoop will post to Zillow. Note that Zillow will charge you for their service.
Click Save when you are finished.
Unlisting a Unit Once It's No Longer Available
To unlist a unit, click on the Update Unit Information button on the unit Overview tab and then click on Listing. Toggle on the Partner Websites Listing option to the off position and click Save.
FAQ
What property types are accepted and what are the listing requirements for DoorLoop's listing partners?
Zillow (plus Hotpads and Trulia):
Property types accepted: Single-Family, Multi-Family, Condo/Townhome
Listing Requirements: MITS required fields, such as: photos, listing description and beds/baths
Zillow Rental Manager does not allow phone numbers, email addresses, links, and other self-promotional or marketing content in the listing description. Please make sure that your description does not have any of this information.
For more information, please view Zillow's Listings Quality Policy.
Please note that any changes to your listing, including a change to the description may take up to 24 hours to update on Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads.
Dwellsy:
Property types: Single-Family, Multi-Family
Listing Requirements: MITS required fields, including:
each listing must be for a single available unit
locations must verify against the USPS for a specific unit
Address fields cannot include marketing information
Include marketing information only in the description
Monthly rental price
Dwellsy will not let you use email address, phone numbers, or links in the description for the property.
Dwellsy removes this information and tells the viewer to "[Use CALL or EMAIL to get in touch]."
RentalSource:
Property types: Any residential
Listing Requirements: photos, listing description, and valid home facts.
How much do I have to pay the listing partners to list with them?
Zillow (plus Hotpads and Trulia): Paid - Contact Zillow for details.
Dwellsy: Free
RentalSource: Free
When a listing is removed, how long do I wait before I can relist the property again?
Rental Source: 3 days
Why can't I create online listings?
If you don't see the option to enable online listings or see a listings syndication option in your settings, most likely you are on a Starter Plan. Only Pro and Premium Plans can create online listings and post them to our partner sites.