There is an abundance of property information on varied real estate agency’s websites, however, due to China’s special market practice, some points need your attention to avoid any misunderstanding or confusion when you are reviewing these websites:

1) Much lower price & fake photos to attract attention:

The prices on the agency’s website are usually net prices, which do not include management fee, rental tax, internet, club fees, etc. However, when we sign the contract with landlords, those items are usually can be negotiated to cover in the total rental, so the prices on the website are generally lower. Otherwise, some agents cut down the rental especially low to attract your attention only, some even post fake & unmatched photos. When u come to them about this apt., they will tell u that one already rented out, they can show u others more ……

2)  Unstable prices for some private owners: 
Some private landlords may change their quotation/expected prices because of personal reasons, such as they want to rent out the properties quickly, in which case they will agree to lower the rental; or if they have received many agencies interest, they may consider increasing the rent as they believe their properties are very popular in the market. 
So the actual prices need to be finally negotiated with the landlord through the property consultants based on expats' requirements. The price on the website is mainly for reference.

3) Availability and Non-solely authorized: 
In Guangzhou, most of the landlords authorise their properties to different agencies, so that they have more chance to rent out their properties, meaning property availability has to be updated continuously, especially during the peak seasons of the leasing market. In China, none of the real estate agency can guarantee their website/advertisements are exact in keeping the same pace with the changing market, as it is rare for "solely authorized properties" to any of the agencies.