As a property owner or manager, you need to know who’s staying in your property. A thorough background check reveals a potential guests’ criminal history, financial stability, and trustworthiness, so you can make informed decisions. But are the background checks performed by Airbnb enough? In this article, we closely examine the scope of Airbnb checks, and offer tips on protecting
Service and Support Animals Explained As a property manager or host, there doesn’t seem to be an end to questions about pets. Can I bring my pet? What if I have a large pet? How about a puppy, can I bring a puppy? We have a hamster, is that okay? There’s no question that pet-friendly homes bring in more revenue
Airbnb has been a game changer for both property managers and homeowners, making it easier than ever to advertise rental properties and to attract guests interested in booking them.Offering a seamless, stress-free approach to maximizing rental income potential as well as the opportunity to advertise worldwide, has transformed the short-term rental market. However, a question that frequently arises is whether
We know that history has a way of repeating itself, so when it comes to predicting what the short-term rental industry will do next, looking at what it’s already done is a great place to start (check out our 2022 recap). However, to get the full picture, we asked our industry experts to give us their short-term rental industry predictions
Experts share top short-term rental industry trends from 2022 As we get ready to head into the new year, it’s important to look back at what we’ve seen the short-term rental industry do thus far. While things are constantly changing, we know history has a way of repeating itself, so taking some time to reflect on what we’ve seen from
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5 Ways to Recruit New Homeowners This post was contributed by Guesty, a short-term rental property management platform that automates and streamlines the daily, complex operations of managing flexible inventory. Safely.com partners with Guesty to promote innovation and growth in the short-term rental industry. Property management companies are eager to recoup any losses they may have incurred during COVID-19, and
Using Guest Screening and Insurance to Recruit Homeowners and Protect Direct Bookings Vacation rental owners are predisposed to imagining the worst – theft, arson, wild animal attacks, the list goes on! They’ve heard the horror stories. And, whilst the reality is that damage levels are relatively low, these concerns are legit – after all, they’re opening up their homes to
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing the way we think about travel. As the number of coronavirus cases grows, airline ticket sales are declining, events are being canceled, and stock markets are falling steeply. Many people around the world are wondering, can I even take a vacation this year? The Answer Is: Yes. You can still travel during the coronavirus outbreak.
Online booking is now the norm, not the exception Successful vacation rental property managers must be willing to accept bookings shortly after someone submits their credit card information. But trusting people without screening them first can have dire consequences. You could damage relationships with neighbors. Your home could get wrecked and become unavailable for months. Or worse. We believe that
In the global sharing economy, the demand for genuine experiences and unique vacation rentals is skyrocketing. This means there are tremendous opportunities for property managers to grow their businesses. At the same time, however, this opportunity comes with an increased level of risk and uncertainty, especially for vacation homes. The truth is, because most homeowners still don’t trust strangers with their
Today, many business travelers are comparing vacation rentals to hotels when researching where to stay during a work trip. Their mindset has shifted away from “vacation rentals” being only for leisure trips. For business travelers, their main concerns are that is a vacation rental offers similar amenities, convenience, and comfort to a hotel. Business travelers are rapidly adjusting to this
This is another installment in our ongoing series focusing on technology that fuels vacation rental success. See more here. Did you know that only 4.3% of vacation rental owners list their property on the top six vacation rental listing sites? This might not surprise you, since the vast majority of vacation rentals are not listed on multiple sites. That same research found
Many people want to escape the unruly demands of everyday life, without having to compromise the things they value most when vacationing. We came up with 5 compelling reasons why renting a vacation home over booking a hotel room might be the way to go when planning your next family vacation. 1. Space Let’s be honest. There’s nothing exciting about
It’s a story of opportunity. Whether you’re a homeowner, a property manager, a traveler or all of the above, you have the ability to participate in and influence a market that is growing right beneath our feet. Yes, it’s a little bit wild west at the moment. And while there are certainly risks, the rewards are at least equally as
Andrew is on the road a lot. A lot a lot. Here, he shares his list of must-have travel items. 1 + 2 A universal power adapter by Swiss company, Skross, and passport with extra pages and an unmarked electronic-shielded passport cover by Mori Luggage ensures Bate is ready to travel beyond U.S. borders on short notice. 3 + 4
It’s good to share – or is it? The sharing economy is tipped to triple in size, with some sources predicting revenues will reach US$20 billion globally by 2020. Robin Gauldie, writing for the International Travel and Health Insurance Journal, finds out how the insurance industry might adapt to best protect those booking travel and accommodation via these increasingly popular channels.
You scoured vacation rental sites and reviews for weeks to find the right place for your upcoming getaway. The home listing said it’s “steps from the beach” and the rooms looked spacious and clean. You’ve paid in full and are ready to start relaxing only to arrive at the property to find a completely different image than the photos you’ve
“They seemed like such nice guys. And then they played a round of golf – real golf – not the Wii version – in our living room. When we got home there was shattered glass everywhere and we had to replace two walls. Apparently, one guy had a pretty wicked slice in his swing.” Safely does two things for homeowners