Tips for Managing Short-Term Rentals Over the Busy Season
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Managing short-term rentals is demanding as it is; managing them in peak season is a whole other ball game. With high demand and lots of opportunities for profit, don't underestimate the value of preparing for peak season.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Holiday Rental
It can be tempting to kick back and relax over the holiday season when everything else has slowed down, but now should be when you are investing the most time into your rental property. Here are some tips to help you manage your short-term rental over the summer season:
Reflect on how your rental is doing
Take a step back from the hustle and review where you currently are. Ask questions like: How has business been? What is our guest feedback like?
Once you know where you need to improve as an individual business and have taken action to fill those gaps, it's also important to have a look at what your competitors are doing and make sure your rental has a competitive edge. Take a close look at what other rentals are charging during the season so you don't over- or undercharge guests.
Take advantage of past guests
Hopefully by now you have a pretty full guestbook with positive feedback and recommendations from previous visitors. Gather up all your best reviews and use them to promote your property to potential new guests.
New visitors are great, but so are previous ones! If you have logged their details somewhere, reach out via an email newsletter to remind them of their positive experience at your holiday rental and invite them back. If you're wondering how you're going to entice guests back, why not offer a second-stay discount?
Be available
You can't afford to be MIA over the peak season. From the initial welcome to the send-off, visitors will expect top-quality and attentive service. Make sure you are around to answer any questions, or have someone else on standby who can assist.
To avoid being bombarded during the season, make a list of FAQs and any important house rules for guests to read when they arrive. This list could save you loads of time that would have otherwise been spent on unnecessary back-and-forth communication with guests.
Does all of this sound a bit too demanding? If you need a break over the summer season, give yourself a breather and leave all the tedious management to us! Our agents have plenty of experience in the holiday rental market and would love to take the work off your hands. Get in touch with SAproperty.com today!
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