{"id":3549,"date":"2026-07-20T15:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/faq-owners\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T09:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:18:45","slug":"faq-owners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/faq-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Owners \u2014 Listing Your Property"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"foyer-faq foyer-faq--owners\" data-no-translation><header class=\"foyer-faq__intro\"><h2 class=\"foyer-faq__title\">FAQ for property owners &amp; agents in Beirut<\/h2><p class=\"foyer-faq__summary\"><strong>Quick summary:<\/strong> How to list apartments and properties on Foyer in Beirut, price in fresh dollars, attract serious WhatsApp renters, and get found via search, neighbourhoods and universities.<\/p><p class=\"foyer-faq__body\">This page is for landlords, real-estate agents, foyer managers and service providers across Beirut and the metropolitan area. For renter questions about apartments and settling-in services, see the renters FAQ.<\/p><p class=\"foyer-faq__switch\">Looking to rent? <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/faq\/\">FAQ for renters<\/a><\/p><\/header><nav class=\"foyer-faq__toc\" aria-label=\"FAQ sections\"><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-owners-section-1\">Why list here<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-owners-section-2\">How to get started<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-owners-section-3\">Make apartment listings convert<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-owners-section-4\">For agents &amp; managers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-owners-section-5\">Leads &amp; WhatsApp<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-owners-section-6\">Best practices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-owners-section-7\">Next steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><section class=\"foyer-faq__section\" id=\"faq-owners-section-1\"><h2 class=\"foyer-faq__section-title\">Why list here<\/h2><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-why-list-on-fib\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">Why should property owners and agents list on Foyer in Beirut?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Your apartment, studio, foyer or service stays findable on Google and on dedicated pages by area, rental type and university \u2014 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.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-who-can-list\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">Who can list \u2014 owners, agents or foyer managers?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-what-can-i-list\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">What can I list on the website?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Housing: <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/rental-category\/apartment\/\">apartments<\/a> (1\u20133 bedrooms \u2014 a priority category for professionals and families), <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/rental-category\/studio\/\">studios<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/rental-category\/foyer\/\">foyers\/dorms<\/a> 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.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section><section class=\"foyer-faq__section\" id=\"faq-owners-section-2\"><h2 class=\"foyer-faq__section-title\">How to get started<\/h2><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-how-to-list\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">How do I list my apartment or property?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Register as an owner, open <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/add-listing\/?new=1\">Add Listing<\/a>, 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 \u2014 most renters message from the listing button.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-package-prices\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">What are package prices and featured listings?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Visibility options are explained on the <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/package-prices\/\">package prices<\/a> 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.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section><section class=\"foyer-faq__section\" id=\"faq-owners-section-3\"><h2 class=\"foyer-faq__section-title\">Make apartment listings convert<\/h2><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-listing-apartments-tips\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">How do I write a strong apartment listing for Beirut renters?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/rental-category\/apartment\/\">apartments<\/a> decide fast \u2014 incomplete utility info creates endless WhatsApp questions and lost time.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-fresh-dollar-pricing\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">Should I price in fresh dollars?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Yes. Serious apartment seekers in Beirut expect a clear fresh USD monthly rent. Ambiguous \u201cold rate\u201d 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.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-photos-whatsapp\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">What photos and contact details work best?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Upload at least 5\u20138 clear photos (daylight if possible). Add a correct WhatsApp number with country code (+961\u2026). 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.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-electricity-disclosure\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">Why must I disclose electricity \/ generator details?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>In Lebanon, power is a top decision factor for apartment tenants and remote workers. Listings that say \u201c24\/7 electricity included\u201d or state amp limits and hours get more qualified chats. Hidden generator bills are a common reason visits fail after WhatsApp interest.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section><section class=\"foyer-faq__section\" id=\"faq-owners-section-4\"><h2 class=\"foyer-faq__section-title\">For agents &amp; managers<\/h2><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-agents-multi-listings\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">Can real-estate agents manage multiple apartments?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Yes. Agents can publish multiple apartment, studio and foyer listings under one account. Keep each listing\u2019s region, price and availability accurate. When a unit is rented, pause or update it so renters are not messaging about unavailable stock \u2014 that protects your WhatsApp reputation on the platform.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-foyer-managers\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">Tips for foyer \/ dorm managers?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/universities\/\">Near University<\/a> pages. Student demand is seasonal \u2014 refresh photos and prices before each academic term.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-service-providers\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">Can I list a moving, cleaning or other local service?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section><section class=\"foyer-faq__section\" id=\"faq-owners-section-5\"><h2 class=\"foyer-faq__section-title\">Leads &amp; WhatsApp<\/h2><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-leads-quality\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">What kind of leads should I expect?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>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\u2019s budget. Track which listings get clicks, improve photos and utility text on weaker ones, and answer fast during evenings when renters browse.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-vs-facebook\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">How is this different from Facebook rental groups?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>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 \u2014 but the website listing is the stable, SEO-friendly home for the property.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section><section class=\"foyer-faq__section\" id=\"faq-owners-section-6\"><h2 class=\"foyer-faq__section-title\">Best practices<\/h2><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-keep-updated\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">How often should I update my listings?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-seo-geo-owners\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">How does a good listing help SEO and visibility?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Clear titles (\u201cFurnished 2-bedroom apartment in Achrafieh\u201d), exact regions, fresh-dollar prices and complete amenity text help Google and AI answer engines understand your property. That is how renters searching \u201capartment for rent in Beirut\u201d or a specific neighbourhood can discover you beyond social media.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section><section class=\"foyer-faq__section\" id=\"faq-owners-section-7\"><h2 class=\"foyer-faq__section-title\">Next steps<\/h2><details class=\"foyer-faq__item\" id=\"faq-owners-owners-next-steps\"><summary class=\"foyer-faq__question\">Ready to list \u2014 what should I do now?<\/summary><div class=\"foyer-faq__answer\"><p>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/package-prices\/\">package prices<\/a>, then go to <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/add-listing\/?new=1\">Add Listing<\/a> and publish your apartment or property with complete utilities and photos. For renter-side questions your clients may ask, share the <a href=\"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/faq\/\">renters FAQ<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3549","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3549"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3552,"href":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3549\/revisions\/3552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foyerinbeirut.com\/find\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}