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Frequently Asked Questions — Landlords

Everything you need to advertise, manage, and reactivate your rental listings on GottaRent.

My Online Account

How do I register for an account?
Click "Sign Up" in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Complete the registration form and your new user account will be registered.
How do I login to my account?
Click "Login" in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Enter your email address and password to login and access your account.
How do I update my account details and information?
Login to your user account. Click your name as it appears in the upper right hand corner of the screen and from the My Profile page you can update all your account details.
I forgot my password, how do I have it reset?
Click Login in the upper right hand corner of the screen. At the bottom of the login window click the words "click here to reset your password". Enter your email address, click "Continue" and a new password will be emailed to you.

Advertising a Rental Property

How much should I charge for my rental property?
Research what other comparable properties are renting for in your home market to determine a fair amount for both you and your tenants.
How do I list a new property for rent?
Login to your user account. Click your name as it appears in the upper right hand corner of the screen and select "Post a Listing" from the dropdown. Complete the listing details form and after payment is received your rental will be listed.
What are the payment options?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
How much does it cost to list a property for rent?
In Canada and the United States: to post an ad for 30-days, it costs $45; to post an ad for 60-days, it costs $75; to post an ad for 90-days, it costs $90.
Will I receive a receipt?
Yes, a receipt will be emailed to you after completing your payment. You can also view and print a copy of your receipt from the My Listings page in your user account.
I lost my receipt, can I have another copy?
Yes, of course. Login to your user account and from the My Listings page links to view all your old receipts are displayed.
How long does it take for my listing to appear on the site?
It generally takes about 15-minutes for new listings to appear in search results.
What's all included with my listing fee?
Included in your listing fee is the right to add an unlimited number of pictures, write detailed descriptions, and the promotion of your rental to our global audience searching for properties in your home market.
How long will it take for me to start getting interest in my listing?
If you priced your property well, added good photos, wrote a detailed description, and listed many amenities you should begin to see interest soon.
Are there ways I can increase the exposure and effectiveness of my listing?
Absolutely! We encourage landlords to include a minimum of 10 good pictures, write detailed property descriptions, price your rental competitively and be responsive when someone inquires. Consider sharing your listing page on your social media channels to increase exposure.

Uploading Photos

How do I upload photos?
When building a new listing, click the " + " button under the Upload Photos heading and select the pictures you want added to your listing.
Why are photos not showing up on my listing?
Our systems accept JPEG, GIF and PNG style images only. Please make sure you are uploading photos in one of those approved formats.
What type of photo formats are acceptable?
We have three approved photo formats: JPEG, GIF and PNG.
Can I change the order of the slideshow?
Yes, after uploading all your pictures click and hold the "four arrows icon" in the upper right hand corner of each image. Drag the pictures to your desired order.
Can I define a cover photo?
Yes. The first image you upload will default as your Cover Photo. You can change the Cover Photo by clicking and holding the "four arrows icon" in the upper right hand corner of each picture and dragging that picture to appear first.

Your Active Listing

How long will my listing be live on the site?
You decide how long your property will be advertised for when creating the listing. Listings can be advertised for 30, 60, or 90 continuous days on our site.
My place rented, now what?
Congratulations! Login to your user account and from the My Listings page update the status of your property to "Rented". Your listing will no longer appear in search results and you will no longer receive inquiries from other interested renters.
Can I make live, real-time changes to my active listing?
Yes! In fact, we encourage you to actively manage your listing information and respond to rental inquiries quickly. To update your listing's information, click the edit icon on the My Listings page in your user account.

Reactivating Your Listing

Can I reactivate an old listing?
Yes. After a listing has expired, from the My Listings page in your user account, click the Copy icon and a new listing will be created with all the same details and information. Update the records that may need a change (such as the move-in date and the rent) and click the Post My Listing link at the bottom of the page to proceed to payment and activation of your new ad.
Can I take my listing down and try posting it again?
Until the expiry date of your ad, you can suspend marketing and also make as many other changes to your listing whenever and as often as you want.