SeLoger displays listings published by agencies and individuals on the same interface. Distinguishing between the two types and adapting your approach to contact can radically change the response rate. The “individual” filter exists on the platform, but the way each owner manages their messages varies depending on the tool they use (web browser, mobile app, external messaging).
“Individual” filter on SeLoger: where to find it and what it hides
On the search page, a dropdown menu allows you to select listings published only by individuals. This filter excludes agency mandates and narrows the list to properties managed directly by their owners.
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The catch is that some individual listings remain semi-professional. Multi-unit owners use SeLoger as a showcase while redirecting the conversation to an external channel. The listing text sometimes mentions a WhatsApp QR code integrated into the photos, or instructions like “do not call, prefer email.” Reading the entire listing, including photos, before sending a message helps avoid missing these instructions.
A detailed guide explains how to contact an individual on SeLoger while considering these filtering and messaging subtleties.
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SeLoger messaging and alternative channels: adapting the first message
The “Contact” button on an individual listing opens SeLoger’s integrated messaging form. The owner receives a notification by email and, if they use the mobile app, a push alert. Responsiveness directly depends on the tool used by the owner.
Owners connected via the app (especially in the “My Owner” section) tend to respond faster than those who check their emails sporadically. This responsiveness gap has become structural on the platform: an owner on the app often responds within the hour, while another may take several days.
When the owner imposes an external channel
More and more listings between individuals contain specific contact instructions directly in the description or in the photos. A WhatsApp QR code slipped into the image carousel, a personal email address mentioned in the text: these elements bypass SeLoger’s standard messaging.
Respecting the channel requested by the owner increases the chances of a response. Sending a message via the SeLoger form when the listing explicitly asks for WhatsApp contact is akin to ignoring the instruction, and the owner may never read it.
Writing a message that gets a response from an individual
The volume of inquiries on recent listings is concentrated in the first few hours. An owner who publishes a rental listing often receives a wave of generic messages in the first days. Standing out requires personalizing the message from the first sentence.
Three elements make a difference in initial contact:
- Mention a specific detail from the listing (area, floor, neighborhood) to prove that the message is not a copy-paste sent to twenty owners
- State your situation in one sentence (permanent employee, couple without pets, desired move-in date) to give the owner a first filter without them having to ask
- Attach a complete file from the first send if the listing requests it, as some individuals require proof of income before even starting the conversation
A message of three to five sentences is sufficient. Large blocks of text discourage reading on mobile, and the majority of owners check messages from their phones.
The case of listings requiring a complete file upfront
Some rental listings between individuals specify “contact with complete files” directly in the title or description. Sending a simple “Hello, is the property still available?” to this type of listing will not yield any response.
Preparing a digital file in advance (ID, last three pay slips, tax notice, previous rent receipts) and sending it as an attachment or via a sharing link from the first message places the application at the top of the pile.
Contact timing: why the first hours matter on SeLoger
SeLoger’s internal data shows that the volume of clicks on a listing drops by half after the first three days of publication. Email alerts and mobile notifications prioritize recent listings, which concentrates the attention of seekers on newly posted properties.
Contacting an individual in the first hours after their listing goes live has a double advantage:
- The owner is not yet overwhelmed with messages and can read each request carefully
- The listing has not yet been seen by the majority of active seekers in the same geographic area
- The owner’s motivation to respond is at its peak, as they have just taken the step of posting
Activating email alerts or push notifications from the SeLoger app based on specific search criteria (type of property, location, budget) allows you to receive new listings as soon as they are published and react promptly.
Differentiating individual listings from agency-mandated listings
On SeLoger, the name of the advertiser appears at the bottom of the property sheet. An individual listing displays the first name or a pseudonym, while an agency listing mentions the company name and a professional card number.
Confusion is common with properties under exclusive mandate: the owner exists, but only the mandated agency manages the contacts. Sending a message via the SeLoger form on this type of listing redirects to the agency, not to the individual. Checking the status of the advertiser before adapting the tone and content of the message helps avoid writing a personalized letter that will end up with a professional.
An individual who publishes a sales listing directly on SeLoger retains control over their messaging and exchanges. The dialogue is then more direct, response times are shorter, and negotiation occurs without intermediaries. Adapting your contact strategy to the type of advertiser remains the simplest lever to obtain responses on the platform.