The Malaysian rental market has traditionally run through property agents. An agent finds the tenant, collects a commission, and hands over after signing. On a RM1,800\/month unit, that\u2019s RM1,800\u2013RM2,250 paid before the tenancy even starts \u2014 and the agent\u2019s job ends there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Free listing platforms remove that upfront cost. But \u201cfree listing\u201d isn\u2019t universal across platforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Some sites charge landlords for featured or boosted placement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Some charge a commission after the tenancy is signed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SPEEDHOME\u2019s listing is free. SPEEDHOME earns through optional landlord service plans \u2014 the listing itself costs nothing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still deciding whether to list yourself or use an agent, read the full breakdown in our honest comparison of property agents vs SPEEDHOME<\/a> before you continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you need before you create your listing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThree things: photos, your unit\u2019s basic details, and a rent price. That\u2019s it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photos<\/strong>
Take 8\u201312 clear shots \u2014 main bedroom, additional bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and building exterior. Use natural light. Remove clutter first. Phone camera is fine. A listing with 8 sharp phone photos gets more inquiries than one with 2 blurry ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUnit details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Full address (including postcode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Property type: apartment, condo, terraced house, semi-D, studio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Number of bedrooms and bathrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Furnishing level: fully furnished, partly furnished, or unfurnished<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Floor area (if known)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Facilities: parking, gym, pool, security \u2014 include what\u2019s relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rent price<\/strong>
Check 3\u20135 comparable units in your building or street on PropertyGuru or iProperty. Price within 5% of the mid-range to get serious inquiries within the first two weeks. Pricing guidance is in the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to create your free listing on SPEEDHOME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSPEEDHOME\u2019s listing wizard has four steps. Start at speedhome.com\/post-rent\/property-address and you\u2019ll be done in under 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1 \u2014 Property address<\/strong>
Enter your full address. If your building name doesn\u2019t autocomplete, enter your postcode first \u2014 SPEEDHOME\u2019s lookup is postcode-anchored, then filters by building name within that postcode.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2 \u2014 Property details<\/strong>
Select property type, number of rooms, bathrooms, furnishing level, floor area, and available facilities. Use the description field to name the nearest MRT or LRT station and walking time \u2014 tenants filter by commute, and this shows up in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3 \u2014 Photos<\/strong>
Upload your photos. Minimum 8 \u2014 listings with fewer photos rank lower in SPEEDHOME search results. Lead with the main bedroom or living area \u2014 that\u2019s what tenants look at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4 \u2014 Rent and availability<\/strong>
Set your asking rent and the date the unit is available from. You can adjust the rent after publishing if inquiries are slow \u2014 there\u2019s no lock-in period. Then publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour listing goes live immediately. Tenants searching in your area see it on the SPEEDHOME app and website. You\u2019ll get inquiry notifications directly to your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to price your rental correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCheck what comparable units in your area are actually renting for \u2014 not what they\u2019re listed for. A unit that\u2019s been on the market for three months is overpriced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to find the right number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Search PropertyGuru and iProperty for your building name or area, filtered by room type<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Look at units marked as \u201crented\u201d or recently updated \u2014 those reflect current market, not wishful asking prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cross-check against active SPEEDHOME listings in your area at our Malaysia rental listings guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
The vacancy math matters: on a RM1,500\/month unit, one empty month costs RM1,500. Dropping rent by RM75\/month for a 12-month tenancy costs RM900 total. Getting the price right from the start is cheaper than sitting vacant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mass-market units in the RM1,000\u2013RM2,500 range rent fastest when priced at or slightly below market. Above-market pricing in this range adds 4\u20138 weeks of vacancy with no yield gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes a listing get more inquiries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photos and price drive the majority of inquiry volume. Landlords who don\u2019t get an inquiry within two weeks are almost always overpriced, have fewer than 4 photos, or both. These details convert the rest of the browsers into serious applicants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Title<\/strong>: Be specific. \u201c3BR Condo Cheras, 5 min walk to MRT Taman Connaught\u201d beats \u201cNice condo for rent Cheras.\u201d Tenants search by location and commute, so name both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furnishing<\/strong>: State it clearly and list what\u2019s included. \u201cFully furnished: queen bed, sofa, dining set, fridge, washing machine, air conditioning\u201d converts better than \u201cfurnished.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rules upfront<\/strong>: If you don\u2019t allow pets or smoking, state it in the listing. It saves both parties time and avoids awkward conversations after a viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Availability date<\/strong>: Tenants plan their move 3\u20136 weeks ahead. A clear available-from date gets more qualified inquiries than \u201cavailable soon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What happens after your listing goes live<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll receive tenant inquiry notifications through the SPEEDHOME app. SPEEDHOME screens incoming tenants \u2014 CTOS check, employment verification, rental history \u2014 before connecting them to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the practical difference between listing on SPEEDHOME versus posting on Mudah or a Facebook group. On those platforms, any inquiry comes through unfiltered \u2014 no way to know if the person is employed, has a payment default history, or has been flagged by a previous landlord. On SPEEDHOME, the screening result comes attached to the inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process after your listing is live:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Tenant submits an inquiry \u2014 SPEEDHOME runs their screening in the background<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You receive the inquiry with the screening result<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You approve or decline a viewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you want to proceed, the Tenancy Agreement is handled digitally through SPEEDSIGN \u2014 no printing, no courier, stamps paid online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
For a deeper look at how the full landlord process works from listing to tenancy, read our guide on how to rent out your house in Malaysia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nReady to post your listing? It\u2019s free. Start at speedhome.com\/post-rent\/property-address<\/a> \u2014 you\u2019ll be done in under 10 minutes. Not sure whether to go with an agent or list yourself? Read the honest comparison first<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tIs listing my property on SPEEDHOME really free?<\/p>\n\t\t\t
<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\nYes. Creating and publishing your listing costs nothing. SPEEDHOME offers optional landlord service plans, but the listing itself has no fee, no boost charge, and no commission on the listing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tHow long does it take to get my first inquiry?<\/p>\n\t\t\t
<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\nMost listings in active rental areas \u2014 KL, PJ, Subang, Cheras, Cyberjaya \u2014 get their first inquiry within 1\u20133 days if the price is at market rate. Higher rent brackets or slower-moving areas can take 1\u20132 weeks. If you haven\u2019t received an inquiry in two weeks, the price is usually the issue.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWhat screening does SPEEDHOME do on tenants?<\/p>\n\t\t\t
<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\nSPEEDHOME runs CTOS checks, employment verification, and rental history checks before connecting a tenant to a landlord. You see the screening result before deciding whether to approve a viewing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCan I list on SPEEDHOME and use an agent at the same time?<\/p>\n\t\t\t
<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\nYes. There\u2019s no exclusivity. Some landlords list on SPEEDHOME to generate direct screened inquiries while an agent works in parallel. If SPEEDHOME finds a tenant first, you\u2019ve saved the agent commission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWhat\u2019s the difference between listing on SPEEDHOME and listing on Mudah or PropertyGuru?<\/p>\n\t\t\t
<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\nMudah and PropertyGuru are classified listing sites \u2014 they pass inquiries through without tenant screening. SPEEDHOME screens tenants first and handles the Tenancy Agreement digitally through SPEEDSIGN. See the full agent vs SPEEDHOME comparison for the breakdown.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDo I need to be physically present to manage the listing?<\/p>\n\t\t\t
<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\nNo. You can create and manage your listing entirely through the SPEEDHOME app. Inquiries, screening results, viewing approvals, and the digital Tenancy Agreement are all handled in-app.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n