How interesting - the responses I'm getting to my ad for a studio for rent. Usually they are interesting, as a studio attracts a certain breed of "cat" but this last round is trying my patience. So i am just responding to their inquiring as they are to my ad:

They write: When can I move.

Response: Check your calendar and get back with me, the unit is ready when the application is approved,.

They write: It's me my boyfriend and my baby.

Response: You may view and apply.

(FYI the ad reads 300 sq feet, I am stopping saving them from themselves)

They write: How small is 300 square feet?

Response: So small you have to go outside to change your sock. Once I said so small you have ot go out side to change yoru mind.

Will my king sized bed fit in 300 sqft?

Is there at least 3 bedrooms?

Will my oversized sectional fit it's 20 ft by 20 ft?

Do you allow 4 adults, 5 dogs, 3 cats, and a pig?

Well, look on the bright side.

We no that it is not a marketing problem because you my friend are a marketing genius.

Also, you are at least getting responses.

The responses that you are getting are still interesting, just maybe in a different way.

And, you are making money on applications that you do not have to spend time on.

It may also have something to do with the fact that they are looking to rent a small and cheaper space and so, they are likely to be lower income and thus not very educated either.

As far as the question of how small is 300sqft, they may be looking for specific dimensions such as, 10 x 30 or 15 x 20.

They probably can't picture in there heads just how small that would be, especially when they move in there furniture.

I have a multi - all studios in a B/C area. My last 2 tenants came from Zumper - go figure.

Studios are small, priced accordingly, and this is the magnet - the low price.

To minimize wasted time I heavily qualify over the phone. I first describe my unit as " 1 room that serves as the living room and bedroom combined, plus a kitchenette and full bathroom - it does not have a separate bedroom ".

Then I ask if they think that will fit? If yes I then ask how many people? If it's more than 2 people I explain the dimensions of the main room, ask them to jot it down, and then measure a room where they are now so the can see how much larger or smaller this place is compared to where they are now.

I can usually steer the conversation so the only showings are to single, no pets people with good credit & job history. My add states criteria that helps pre-weed out the wrong applicants.

I average 8 inquiries per showing and virtually always find a good applicant with 3 or less showings. Luck & experience & expertise. Good luck to you.