The 7 Deadly Daft.ie Email Mistakes
Mistake #1: Generic Subject Lines
What you're doing: "Hi" / "Interested" / "Re: Room for Rent"
Why it fails: Landlords see this 200 times per day. Your email never gets opened.
Mistake #2: Starting with "Your apartment sounds great!"
Everyone says this. It's boring. Landlords stop reading immediately.
Better: Start with something interesting about YOU that grabs attention.
Mistake #3: Being Too Formal
"To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my interest..."
This isn't a job application. Landlords want to rent to real people, not robots.
Mistake #4: Listing Generic Qualities
"I'm clean, easy-going, quiet, and pay bills on time."
EVERYONE says this. You need personality and specifics.
Mistake #5: Writing Your Life Story
10 paragraphs about your childhood, hobbies, favorite foods...
Landlords don't have time. Keep it to 4-6 sentences using AIDA.
Mistake #6: No Call to Action
Ending with "Hope to hear from you!" is too passive.
Better: "When can I view it? I'm free all week - 087 123 4567"
Mistake #7: Not Following Up
You send one email and give up.
Landlords are overwhelmed. A polite follow-up 2 days later can work wonders.
The Solution
Avoid all 7 mistakes by using the AIDA formula:
- Attention: Unique subject line
- Interest: Hook in first sentence
- Desire: Show personality
- Action: Clear next step
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