# Creating and Managing Listings

### Creating a New Listing

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#### Step 1: Start the Listing Process

1. From your **Listings** dashboard, click the **"Add New Listing"** button in the top right corner
2. The "Add new listing" dialog will open

#### Step 2: Select a Property

1. In the **"Select a property"** field, search for and select the property you want to list
2. **Note:** If you haven't created the property yet, you'll need to add it first. [Learn how to create a property](/help-docs/using-the-product/creating-and-managing-properties.md)

#### Step 3: Select a Unit (For Multi-Family Properties Only)

1. If your property has multiple units, you'll see a **"Select a unit"** dropdown
2. Choose the specific unit you want to list
3. **Note:** If the unit you need isn't available, you'll need to create it first. [Learn how to add units to a property](/help-docs/using-the-product/creating-and-managing-properties.md#adding-units)

#### Step 4: Choose Listing Type

Select from two listing types:

* **Public Listing**: Traditional rental listing open to the public for properties seeking new tenants. These listings are publicly displayed and searchable.
* **Lease Add-On**: For existing tenants who want to add another person to their current lease mid-term. These listings are not publicly displayed.

#### Step 5: Select Criteria Set

1. Choose a **criteria set** from the dropdown menu
2. Criteria sets are pre-saved templates that define the screening requirements for applicants
3. **Note:** If you haven't created criteria sets yet, you'll need to create one first. [Learn how to create criteria sets](/help-docs/using-the-product/creating-and-managing-criteria-sets.md)

#### Step 6: Enter Listing Details

1. **Rent Price**: Enter the monthly rental amount
2. **Lease Length**: Select the lease duration (impacts income qualification requirements)
3. **Date Unit is Available**: Choose when the unit becomes available (affects applicant qualification based on their desired lease start date)

#### Step 7: Save the Listing

Click **"Save"** to create your listing. You'll be taken to the listing details page.

### Sharing Your Application Link

#### Application Link

The **Application Link** section provides:

* A unique URL for applicants to apply: `https://www.rentzap.com/apply/[listing-ID]`
* **"Copy Application Link"** button for easy sharing

**Important:** Share this application link in your property management software, listing websites, or anywhere you want potential tenants to apply.

### Editing Your Listing

#### How to Edit

1. From the listing details page, click **"Edit Listing"** in the top right
2. The edit dialog will open with the following editable fields:

#### Editable Fields

* **Rent Price**: Update the monthly rental amount
* **Assigned To**: Choose which team member manages this listing
* **Date Unit is Available**: Modify the availability date
* **Lease Length**: Change the lease duration
* **Special Instructions for Processing**: Add specific notes for Rentzap's underwriting team

#### Special Instructions

Use this field to communicate unique requirements not covered by your criteria set, such as Age restrictions (e.g., "55+ community")

#### Save Changes

Click **"Save"** to apply your edits.


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