listing property for rent on zillow before closing.

[Patrick Thomas Dickinson]

Hi everyone,

Closing on a new build single family property in Conroe Texas on August 28th, 2021, with keys being mine August 30th. When should I list the property on zillow, realtor, redfin, trulia etc. I will be placing a tenant myself and would like to establish a list of qualified candidates sooner than later so that I do have a vacant home for an extended period of time. Any thoughts on this. 

[Cassi Justiz]

If you want to pre-market, you will need permission from the seller (builder). Also, if the home is on the MLS, it will not be posted to third party sites as long as there is still a listing on the MLS.

If the builder gives you permission to pre-market, I'd post it as soon as you have a super solid closing date. Most responsible tenants start looking for a place 30-45 days before they need to move. So whatever you start marketing now will get the tenants looking to move in late August-Mid September.