Guidelines for Property Type classification along with Pet Policy while adding to your property feed type

This article outlines the standard rules for property type classification when adding them to your property feed type i.e. Buildium, PropertyWare, Appfolio, etc. It ensures consistency across listings and adherence to guidelines when syndicating through ShowingHero to third-party listing sites. Please follow these instructions carefully when categorizing properties.

Property Classifications

Apartment:

Properties with more than two units ("plex" or "unit") are classified as Apartments.

Default classification for any unknown property type.

Condominium:

Abbreviations are not accepted. Always use "Condominium" instead of "Condo."

Townhouse:

Always use "Townhouse" without variation.

Single-Family:

Always use "Single-Family" without variation.

Multi-Family:

Any version of "Multi-Family" other than "Apartment" should be classified as "Multi-Family."

Duplex:

Always use "Duplex" without variation.

Pet Policy

Yes: Cats and Dogs Allowed

No: No Cats, No Dogs

Allowed: Cats Allowed, Dogs Allowed

Negotiable: Cats Negotiable, Dogs Negotiable

Only Dogs: Dogs Allowed

Only Cats: Cats Allowed

Small Dogs: Small Dogs Only

Small Cats: Cats Allowed

Important Notes:

No Guarantees from Listing Sites: Listing sites do not guarantee the accuracy of property classifications.

Default Classification: If the property type is unknown or unclear, classify it as "Apartment."

FAQs:

Why are abbreviations not allowed? Abbreviations can cause inconsistencies and may not be recognized by all users or platforms.

Can I use synonyms for these property types? No, always use the exact terms listed in these guidelines.

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