With more items added to the platform every day, it becomes harder for renters to pick the right item. Stats show that the majority of rents happen with a small number of owners. Why you ask? After consulting the most successful owners, here is a list of suggestions to increase the number of rents!
Informative listing
Use the text boxes effectively. Input the price not only for a day, but also for a week. Provide a delivery option? Include it alongside the terms. When it comes to unique items, write a clear description explaining the purpose and use of it, upload an explanation video. If you are using your own contract instead of the automatically generated one, make sure to mention it in the notes. Renters are more likely to choose an item with an informative listing.
How does the platform work?
Imagine a person searching for an item. Your item pops up in Google search. A potential customer comes to the platform and decides to rent your item. There is a big chance that this person is new to the platform, therefore has many questions. In 9 out of 10 cases, a renter will choose an owner which will be helpful and explain how this work. It is your responsibility as an owner to explain how the rent process works. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the rent process from the renter’s perspective.
The price
It’s not a secret that rent from private persons is cheaper. That is the essence of this platform. The renter gets an item for cheaper, while the owner earns money out of their goods. Despite the goodwill, competition exists here as well! If you are renting an item popular on the platform, make sure to check the prices from other owners. An item with a smaller price will be picked more often, even when the supply is greater than the demand.
Photographs
If you are looking into two listings of the same item with the same price, which do you pick? The one with the better looking photographs, of course! Aesthetics are always important. We recommend to upload high quality, clear photos. You can always use pictures from the internet if the item is standard (be cautious about the author rights)
Communication
How fast you react to queries or rent requests is very important. You will receive an sms and an email notifying you about each message. The longer answering time, the lesser chance of your item getting rented.
Ads
Ads are a great way to receive more visibility for your items. Listings are sorted by view count. The more views your listing had, the higher your listing will be. One of the simplest ways to advertise your items – social media. Share your listing with friends, that will help to get the view count higher, and who knows, maybe one of your friend will need your item! Another way – paid advertising. To order an ad click edit next to the desired item, and click ads. There are three ways to put your listing in the spotlight; category boost, main page boost and Facebook ad.
Conclusion
Trumpai tariant svarbiausi dalykai yra šie:
In short, these are the most important things:
- Listing informativeness
- Good price
- Quality photographs
- Excellent communication
- Listing visibility and ads