Running a property management business is harder than people think. Between managing various bookings, property lets, online listings, customer queries and more, it's definitely much bigger than a one-person operation. And yet, until recently there's been little help out there for property agents who want to work smart and run an efficient business while increasing profits. Luckily, things have changed. A holistic approach to property management One of the most beneficial aspects of using...
When you run your own holiday rental property business, it is vital that the business be profitable while giving your paying guests the best possible service and enjoyable experiences while staying in your property. Using rental property software and a professional property website design service can help you achieve this. Below, we share some tips and ideas for running a successful holiday rental property business. Up to date information It is important that you provide all customers with the...
If you have a rental property website and you are struggling to get the traffic you need, it can be very frustrating. Effective vacation property management services depend on having the right number of people view the listings and make bookings. Without traffic, this cannot be achieved. So, with that being said, read on to discover how you can get more traffic to vacation rental websites. Address on-site SEO There is only one place to begin, and this is with your website. Are you using...
The holiday property industry is booming, but only those at the top of their game seem to be enjoying the kind of business they desire. It shouldn’t be any different for you. Here are four tips to ensure your guests keep coming back. 1. Omnipresence It is impossible to be everywhere at the same time, but you can be known on as many platforms as possible. The Internet and social media have opened so many doors for advertisement that it is unforgivable for a business to be unknown. Make the most...
Managing properties can be challenging for even the most organised among us. Luckily, good rental property software can help you keep on top of things and boost your profit and productivity. Here are just a few ways it can do this: Automated messaging If there's one surefire way to boost your productivity, it's by having software answer messages for you. These days, customers like to have an instant response, but dropping everything to make sure you're always available to respond to e-mails...
Managing your rental or holiday property can be extremely challenging in what is steadily becoming a crowded marketplace. However, modern technologies can be extremely helpful when it comes to cutting through your property management issues and leapfrogging the competition in your local area and farther afield. So, here are some of the top reasons why property management software technologies like 365Villas can take the sting out of some of the most arduous tasks and drive efficiency...
For many property managers, landlords, and individual owners, property software is considered a must for the modern vacation rental business. It controls and automates tasks such as handling reservations and communicating with guests. Naturally, you will want to maximise your use of rental property management software to enjoy great value for money, among other promised benefits. The capabilities and features of good software may always be evolving, but there are means for maintaining ease of...
As an agent managing several vacation properties or other short-term rentals, you have to choose which tools and work practices are best for your business. All agents have the option of selecting a Property Management Software (PMS) solution, working with separate manual tools, or using a combination of both. Agents have a lot on their plate: dealing directly with prospects and guests, marketing their owner rentals, managing bookings and payments, overseeing cleaning and check-in processes,...
By now, everyone should be aware of significant changes afoot with some of the bigger channels; changes that have been trending for some time and are continually encroaching on property manager profitability. The most notable example is a recent announcement from HomeAway stating that they plan to proceed with: A 25% increase in the cost of listing subscriptions A New fee applies to users that work with integrated softwares A 10% fee for bookings made through different channels, but that HA...
Finding it difficult to encourage guests to book after they’ve sent you an inquiry? The race to get bookings starts the moment you get an inquiry and doesn’t end until you’ve received a deposit and confirmed the dates on your booking calendar. The good news is that if you get off the block first with the right reply, you’ll stand a far better chance of winning the race. After you reply to the potential guest’s first inquiry, you’ll have to wait for that person to reply, hopefully confirming...