After you submit a housing request with StaysCo: what happens next, and how to move faster

The biggest frustration in housing is not only finding options. It is the silence.

You submit details, then everything becomes unclear:

• Did anyone receive it?
• Is anything missing?
• What is the next step?
• When will you hear back?

This post explains what happens after you submit a housing request with StaysCo, what timelines depend on, and how to move faster.

If you have not submitted yet, you can start here

If you want the full platform overview first, read this

What happens right after you submit your housing request

Once you submit a housing request with StaysCo:

• Your request is created in the platform. (your dashboard)
• Your details are saved in one place, so you do not have to repeat them across messages.
• The process starts with a review of completeness and feasibility.

This is the part most people do not see in traditional housing searches. If the housing request is incomplete, everything slows down later.

The first hours, what you should expect

What happens in the first 4 to 8 business hours depends on one thing:

• How realistic your request is for the dates, budget, and requirements you submitted

Within the first day, the goal is always the same: clarity on next steps.

That usually looks like one of these outcomes:

1. We confirm your request is clear and we move to matching.
2. We flag a constraint early (dates too tight, budget misaligned, requirements too strict) so you can adjust quickly.

What information speeds everything up

If you want the fastest path from request to booking, these details matter most:

Dates

• Exact move-in date and move-out date

Location preferences

• Preferred areas, plus what is acceptable
• If commuting matters, mention where you need to reach and how often

Must-haves vs nice-to-haves

This one reduces delays more than anything.

• Must-haves: absolute requirements (example: pet allowed)
• Nice-to-haves: preferences that can flex (example: balcony)

Household details

• Number of people
• Pets
• Any specific constraints that affect eligibility

If you submit a clear housing request with these items, matching becomes faster and cleaner.

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Common reasons requests stall, and how to fix them

Most delays come from a small set of predictable issues. Here is what they are, and what to do instead.

1) Requirements that conflict with the market

Sometimes a request is simply too constrained for the time window.

Examples:

• Very short notice with very strict requirements
• High-demand area with a low budget
• Non-negotiables that narrow options heavily

What to do:

• Keep must-haves strict, but loosen one variable where possible (location, move-in window, or one preference)

2) Request answers that are too vague

If the housing request says “flexible on everything” or “I just want something nice”, it slows down because it creates ambiguity.

What to do:

• Be specific about what matters to you
• State your tradeoffs (example: “I can flex on area if the place is quiet”)

How we communicate updates

You should not have to chase progress through scattered messages.

On StaysCo:

• Updates and next steps are kept in one place, inside your dashboard.
• If something is missing, you will be asked directly so the process can move forward.
• When action is needed from you, the platform will make that clear.

If you are ever unsure what is needed, do not guess. Use the support option in the platform, or contact support@staysco.com .

How to move faster, a simple checklist

If your move is time-sensitive, do this:

1. Submit dates and a budget range that reflect reality
2. Separate must-haves from preferences
3. Give location preferences plus what is acceptable
4. Respond quickly if clarifications are requested
5. If you can flex, say exactly what can flex

This is not about being perfect. It is about reducing ambiguity.

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