Whether you\u2019re studying abroad or just looking to get out of town for a few weeks this summer, subletting your apartment is a great way to keep costs low during time away from home. Why pay a full month\u2019s rent if you\u2019re not going to be in your apartment? Still, finding someone to take over the terms of your lease can be a struggle. To ensure that you don\u2019t spend weeks looking for someone to temporarily take over your space, here are 6 tips from Rentable.<\/p>\n
You probably already know that Rentable is the best way to find an off-campus apartment. With more listings, more filters, and an easy-to-use mobile app, Rentable has made it easy to find the perfect apartment for your lifestyle. But did you know that you can also use Rentable to list your sublet for free? Just click \u201cAdd a Listing\u201d in the upper right-hand corner of Rentable, and then all you have to do is enter your address, upload pics, and describe your apartment, and your sublet will be placed on the same map as all the other properties listing on Rentable. That means tens of thousands of users will be able to see it. Talk about options!<\/p>\n
After you build your Rentable listing, you can also easily share your sleek and professional listing to social media and tap into your network of renters, too. Share it on Facebook, Twitter, and local for-sale\/rent websites. If it’s a college apartment you’re subletting, be sure to also advertise the listing around campus and on campus forums. The more eyes you get on your sublet, the better your odds for finding the perfect subletter.<\/p>\n
One of the hardest parts of subletting is figuring out a price point for your place. Do you charge full price, or give a small discount? How you answer that question will depend on your market. If you live in a high-demand area, you can probably get away with making your subletter pay exactly what you\u2019d normally pay for rent \u2014 or even slightly above-market. But if you\u2019re in a quieter rental market with lower demand, you might have to lower your sights a little bit in order to attract a renter.<\/p>\n
So do your homework! Check your lease to see if your property manager has any requirements for sublet pricing, and use Rentable to see how similar apartments are renting in your area. It\u2019s OK if your place is priced about the same as all the others in your area \u2014 but if you really want to find a subletter fast, price your place slightly below the going rate.<\/p>\n
The days of fuzzy flip-phone photos are behind us. Marketing your apartment is extremely important (and sometimes difficult), and renters now expect more from a listing than an out-of-focus, crooked snapshot. You don\u2019t have to include a full 3-D tour, but make sure your photos are comprehensive, well-lit, and clear. Make sure to photograph each room to its advantage \u2014 photograph at eye-level, attempting to get as much of each room as possible in frame, and don\u2019t shoot into direct sunlight. Photograph every room, even the bathroom. (Just clean it, first \u2014 see step #5.)<\/p>\n