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Avoid listing site dependence! That’s the clear lesson for independent vacation rental owners from a recent case where several major sites deleted one owner’s entire listings at a stroke. Our recent blog warning of the dangers of listing site dependence had only just been uploaded when we heard of ...
Guests will pay more for special events and occasions, so don’t miss out on opportunities to apply special rates to your vacation rental. Take care not to over reach though. It’s a fact that some people will pay extraordinary special rates for extraordinary experiences. Some are willing to part ...
As dissatisfaction grows with the major listing sites, Homes and Rooms offers owners help to claim their independence from the powerful listing giants and run their own successful vacation rental businesses. And those owners get to keep more of their income. ‘The proverb warns that, “You should not ...
In spite of the big listing site giants such as HomeAway and Airbnb tightening their grip on the vacation rental industry, it is still possible for independent owners to use them and keep control. Here’s how… HomeAway’s decision to impose guest fees; Airbnb’s unannounced delisting of selected ...
I have just completed an industry quiz aimed at vacation rental owners and property managers seeking support services. The aim was to help the quizzee find the ideal property management service. When I had finished, having selected the options I felt to be essential to any vacation rental owner ...
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