FAQ Owners — Listing Your Property

Your apartment, studio, foyer or service stays findable on Google and on dedicated pages by area, rental type and university — not buried in a Facebook group feed. Renters already see the fresh-dollar price and amenities, so WhatsApp leads tend to be more serious. Owners on the platform often report steadier enquiry volume than posting alone in social groups.

Individual landlords, real-estate agents, foyer/dorm managers and service providers can all list. Create an owner account, add your WhatsApp number, and publish clear listings for Beirut or the coastal metropolitan area. Agents should name the exact building area and keep availability updated so renters trust the contact.

Housing: apartments (1–3 bedrooms — a priority category for professionals and families), studios, and foyers/dorms or shared rooms. Services that help newcomers settle: furniture moving, cleaning, plumber/maintenance, furniture galleries, mini markets, taxis, printing, coffee/co-working and bakeries. Matching rentals with local services is part of what makes the marketplace useful in Greater Beirut.

Register as an owner, open Add Listing, choose the right type (apartment, studio, foyer or service), add the exact region, monthly price in fresh dollars, photos, deposit, gender policy if any, and whether electricity/water/Wi-Fi/building fees are included. Publish, then keep WhatsApp active — most renters message from the listing button.

Visibility options are explained on the package prices page. Basic listings put your property in search and category/region pages; upgraded or featured placements increase homepage and category exposure when competition is high (for example apartment season in Achrafieh or Hamra). Pick the package that matches how fast you need to fill the unit.

Lead with bedrooms, exact neighbourhood, furnished or not, and fresh-dollar rent. State generator/electricity amps, building fees, water, internet, parking and floor. Use bright photos of living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom and building entrance. Renters comparing apartments decide fast — incomplete utility info creates endless WhatsApp questions and lost time.

Yes. Serious apartment seekers in Beirut expect a clear fresh USD monthly rent. Ambiguous “old rate” or LBP-only quotes reduce trust. If generator or building fees are extra, write the amounts next to the rent so the renter can calculate the true monthly cost.

Upload at least 5–8 clear photos (daylight if possible). Add a correct WhatsApp number with country code (+961…). Renters tap WhatsApp from the listing; a wrong number or slow reply loses the lead. For agents managing many apartments, reply with the building pin and availability in the first message.

In Lebanon, power is a top decision factor for apartment tenants and remote workers. Listings that say “24/7 electricity included” or state amp limits and hours get more qualified chats. Hidden generator bills are a common reason visits fail after WhatsApp interest.

Yes. Agents can publish multiple apartment, studio and foyer listings under one account. Keep each listing’s region, price and availability accurate. When a unit is rented, pause or update it so renters are not messaging about unavailable stock — that protects your WhatsApp reputation on the platform.

State girls-only or boys-only clearly, room type (shared/private), deposit, curfew rules and what is included (electricity, water, Wi-Fi, meals). Tag the nearest university when relevant so you appear on Near University pages. Student demand is seasonal — refresh photos and prices before each academic term.

Yes. Service listings help people who just rented an apartment in the metropolitan area find movers, cleaners, plumbers, furniture, taxis and more. Use the correct service category, serve Beirut/Greater Beirut areas you actually cover, and price or describe packages clearly in fresh dollars when possible.

Most enquiries arrive as WhatsApp clicks from listing pages and cards. Because price and area are visible first, messages are often from renters who already match your apartment’s budget. Track which listings get clicks, improve photos and utility text on weaker ones, and answer fast during evenings when renters browse.

Group posts disappear in the feed within hours. On Foyer in Beirut, an apartment listing remains searchable by Google, region and category, and can appear near university landings. Filters (price, area, type) pre-qualify visitors. Many owners use both — but the website listing is the stable, SEO-friendly home for the property.

Update as soon as price, availability or inclusions change. Remove or mark rented apartments immediately. Refresh photos every few months. Accurate listings rank better in trust and waste less of your time on outdated WhatsApp chats.

Clear titles (“Furnished 2-bedroom apartment in Achrafieh”), exact regions, fresh-dollar prices and complete amenity text help Google and AI answer engines understand your property. That is how renters searching “apartment for rent in Beirut” or a specific neighbourhood can discover you beyond social media.

Review package prices, then go to Add Listing and publish your apartment or property with complete utilities and photos. For renter-side questions your clients may ask, share the renters FAQ.