I am wasting time on duplicate listings on Trulia
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Is it just me, or is Trulia a ghost town? I'm barely getting any replies on Trulia, and it's frustrating. Is the app just glitchy, or are rentals moving too quickly? I’m wondering if I should call landlords directly or if duplicate listings are wasting my time. Are there better platforms where owners actually respond, or do I just need to change my approach to get noticed?
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You're definitely not alone in this — Trulia can be a bit of a pain with old listings, bugs, and landlords who seem to vanish. A lot of this happens because the same listings pop up on different sites, which can confuse things.
Give other platforms a shot:
Instead of just sticking with Trulia, try using Realtor.com, Apartments.com, Zumper, or PadMapper. They usually have newer listings and better ways to filter what you need.-
Reach out to landlords directly:
Walking around neighborhoods or contacting property managers on Facebook Marketplace can get you faster replies. -
Check out local resources:
Websites like Realtor.com and local Facebook groups may have rental listings sooner than the big apps.
Pro tip: Don’t stick to one app — use a bunch of them and reach out directly. That’s usually the quickest way to get some real answers.
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