What you'll learn in this article:
Listing Data Overview
Property Level Data
The Property Level Data includes essential information about the rental property that applies to all units within the property. It encompasses the following details:
- Property Address: The complete address of the rental property.
- Number of Units: The total number of units available within the property.
- Lease Term: The duration of the lease agreement, specifying whether it is a month-to-month, fixed-term lease, or a specific duration.
- Fees: Information about any fees associated with the rental, such as application fees, security deposits, pet fees, or parking fees.
- Property Description: A comprehensive description of the property, highlighting its features, amenities, and distinctive characteristics.
This information is vital in helping potential renters understand the property comprehensively, enabling them to make informed decisions.
Unit Level Data
The Unit Level Data provides detailed information about each unit available within the rental property. This section includes the following information:
- Floorplan Data: Details about the layout and configuration of each unit, specifying the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Unit Number: A unique identifier assigned to each unit within the property.
- Size: Each unit's size or square footage indicates the living space available.
- Availability: Indicates whether the unit is available for rent or at a future date.
- Rent Price: The rental price associated with each unit.
- Deposits: Any deposits required for the unit, such as security or pet deposits.
This section provides potential renters with a comprehensive overview of the available units within the property. It allows them to easily compare and evaluate the different units based on their specific requirements, preferences, and budget, facilitating a well-informed decision-making process
Zillow Listing Requirements
- Address: Provide the full address of the rental property.
- Contact Email: Include an email address for inquiries and communication.
- Contact Phone: Provide a contact phone number for potential renters.
- Listing Information: Include at least one unit with pricing information.
- Photos: Provide at least one high-quality photo of the rental property.
- Bed/Bath Information: Include complete and accurate information about the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
What is a feed and why should I create one?
A feed is a data format that provides users with frequently updated content. Content distributors syndicate a web feed, allowing users to subscribe to it. Making a collection of web feeds accessible in one spot is known as aggregation.
If you have a lot of listings, you can send us listing data through our free automated feed program. You can upload multiple property photos, virtual tours, and more.
There is no cost to participate in the program. We will syndicate all of your eligible listings to the Zillow® Rental Network.
Sending a rental listing feed is a technical undertaking that requires publishing an XML file. Simply sending us your website URL does not provide enough information for online listing display. Creating a feed XML file requires creating one that conforms to our Rental Listings Feed Guide (link).
Real-time Syndication is available as an additional layer (link)
We will inspect each feed by doing high-quality checks before setting the listings live on the Zillow Rental Network.
Lastly, parties interested in our real-time lead API should follow the documentation below:
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Once you have read the specifications and have an XML feed ready, submit your information to us through the form HERE.