Everyone who owns or manages vacation rentals will quickly become familiar with their seasonal traffic. After the first couple years of operation, you may find yourself wondering if there’s anything to do to remedy your seasonal slumps. It can be extremely frustrating knowing there’s a beautiful property sitting vacant.
WiFi is much more than just an amenity – these days, it’s more of a utility. Our society essentially exists on the internet now, so it’s safe to say that your guests need it. For that reason, a poor WiFi signal can amount to a major strike against your property’s ratings.
Setting effective and profitable rates is a major hurdle for vacation rental owners and first-time managers. And rightfully so, it’s a big subject that requires research and constant monitoring. Of course, it’s possible to set a flat rate that guests find fair and allows you to make a profit. But your occupancy will be severely limited, and success is certainly short-lived.
Starting a business is easy, staying in business is hard. And foreseeing, preparing for, and avoiding the pitfalls common to your industry is even harder. But, with a little help, you can actually cover all of your bases right from the start. That’s what we mean when we say “bulletproof”.
There’s a lot of security camera systems available for your vacation rental, so it’s understandable if you’re having difficulty choosing. Today we’ll take a look at a few key points to consider that’ll help you narrow your search.
If there’s one single element of a vacation rental listing that can make bookings without the help of anything else, it’s the property photos. Likewise, if there’s a single element that can bring down an otherwise perfect listing, it’s the photos. So the question is – why wouldn’t you put effort into them?
You work hard to wow your guests and ensure a delightful experience. Your vacation rental decoration is on point, the property is sparkling clean, and you even welcome guests with small perks and treats. But, before they get to know you and your cozy rental, they’ll form their first impressions after reading about your listing online.
There’s a lot of info out there covering vacation rental management, so it can often be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. For those just entering the business, working with poor advice or inflated expectations is a precursor to failure. We here at Tokeet have a vested interest in your success – so we know just what you need to get there!
