Getting ready for another year in the vacation rental market means, reviewing your past performance to prepare for future performance.
How well you did last year will dictate what to expect this year.
This is true for the established rental, five or more years in the business.
If you are on your second or third year and have been providing excellent service you should start to see return business in year three and beyond.
In times of economic unrest a lot of travelers will be looking for the better bargains in their travels.
Time to start marketing to them that vacation rentals will get them more for their money.
Forget the expensive cramped hotel rooms; rent a vacation rental home.
We give you the option of eating in or out! People need to take vacations to get away from the stress of work and school; you need to let them know how important it is to get away.
Market your amenities and accommodations as a getaway they need and want.
Put them in the rental sitting out on the balcony having their java and reading the paper each morning while taking in the morning tropical breezes.
You get the picture you need to sell the experience your special place will provide for them.
Vacations are important; they are a time to getaway and share time with each other away from the daily stress.
Explain to your guest how important their time together will be for them.
Vacation time is family time for families to share and enjoy.
Review your rentals and raise your price if need be for this New Year.
You can always fall back and give a family a great deal by letting them stay at last year's price, especially repeat business.
Time to cleanup the rentals, take care of repairs adjust your prices and get your marketing started early to attract new business.
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