Your First Line Makes or Breaks You
Important: Daft.ie removed subject lines in 2024. Your FIRST LINE of text is what landlords see in their inbox preview. They get 200+ emails and open maybe 20. Yours needs to stand out or it dies in the inbox.
The Formula for Great Opening Lines
Good opening lines include:
- Who you are (professional, student, couple)
- Why you're moving (new job, studying, relocating)
- Specific property detail (location, type)
- Personality (friendly tone, maybe emoji)
15+ Proven Opening Lines
For Professionals
- "Software dev relocating to Dublin - your Rathmines apt looks perfect!"
- "Just started at Google - love the location of your place"
- "Nurse moving from Cork - your apartment ticks all my boxes"
- "Young professional looking for long-term - your place is ideal"
For Students
- "UCD Masters student from Spain - looking near campus"
- "Trinity student who promises not to throw house parties 😄"
- "International student seeking quiet long-term rental"
- "PhD student looking for study-friendly accommodation"
For Couples
- "Couple relocating to Cork for work - your Douglas place is perfect!"
- "Young couple, stable jobs, looking for our first place together"
- "Married couple moving to Galway - love your apartment location"
Location-Specific
- "Dublin native returning from London - excited about [Area]"
- "Just moved to Cork for Pfizer job - your place is walking distance!"
- "Galway local looking to move closer to NUIG"
What NOT to Write
Avoid these dead-on-arrival opening lines:
- ❌ "Hi!"
- ❌ "Your place looks great!"
- ❌ "I'm interested in your property"
- ❌ "Hi, I'm writing about your listing"
- ❌ "I'd like to inquire about your rental"
Pro Tips
- Be specific: Mention the area/street if you can
- Show enthusiasm: "looks perfect" > "might be interested"
- Keep it short: 50-70 characters ideal
- Be honest: Don't say you're a student if you're not
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