Shortlisting applicants

A popular listing can draw many applications. Shortlisting helps you separate the ones worth pursuing from the rest, without losing anyone.

How it works

• Open your applicants and flag the ones you want to focus on.
• The shortlist is a simple marker, not a status the applicant sees — it's private to you and your team. Applicants aren't notified and can't tell whether they've been shortlisted.
• Filter your list to just the shortlist to compare your top candidates side by side.

Using it well

1. Do a first pass and shortlist anyone who looks promising.
2. Run income verification or screening on the shortlist to confirm affordability and history.
3. Make your decision from the verified shortlist, and move your chosen applicant to the lease.

Why it's a flag, not a stage

Keeping the shortlist private and non-committal means you can shortlist generously and change your mind freely — nobody is told they're "in" until you actually choose them. It's a working tool for you, not a promise to the applicant.