You finally completed what you set out to do, and that is to purchase and manage your very own vacation rental property. Owning a vacation rental is a great way to add additional income throughout the year. If popular, your home can see consistent bookings that will add up. However, managing a vacation rental property can be difficult, especially for those who do not have the time to put in the work. If you find yourself in over your head when it comes to managing your short-term rental, it may be time to hire a vacation rental management company. Here are the five signs you want to look out for:
Unable to Clean Your Property Thoroughly Before Bookings
When you own and manage a vacation rental property, you will be feeling over the stars when your property becomes popular and is frequently booked. While you may see a healthy stream of revenue, you will realize how difficult it can be to manage the cleaning of your home. All guests expect to arrive at a vacation home that is thoroughly cleaned. Keeping your property clean takes much more than just simply wiping down the counters. Vacation homes need to be disinfected prior to any guest’s arrival; having a guest leave poor reviews about a dirty home can negatively impact your property’s rating and return bookings. Cleaning your home can include washing towels and bed sheets, disinfecting all countertops, sweeping and mopping the floor, washing dishes, taking out the trash, and more. This is quite a bit to take care of on your own. A vacation rental management service often partners with cleaning services that can quickly get the job done so you do not have to worry about anything.
Pool Services
Having a swimming pool at your vacation rental is a great way to get eyes on the home. Everyone loves having a pool and/or hot tub on hand. Keeping up with your pool can be difficult, however, as it takes quite a bit to make sure it is clean and ready for use. Pools often need to have all debris removed before you rebalance the chemicals in it. Taking care of chemical rebalancing is not recommended for those who are unfamiliar with it. Taking care of your pool on top of cleaning the interior of your home is quickly adding up the time it takes to stage your home for the next guest. Can you get it all done before they arrive in the afternoon? If not, you need a vacation home management service to help you out.
Poorly Kept Exterior
The exterior of the home is the first part of property your guests will see when they book the home and arrive out front. If you notice the exterior of your home starting to look worse for wear, it may be time to get a vacation rental management service to help you out. As you may have noticed so far, all of these management services take quite a bit of time to do on your home and the exterior upkeep is sure to take the longest. The Gulf Shores is a beautiful destination and your home probably has plenty of tropical foliage, shrubs, and a grassy lawn that all need to be taken care of. Plants grow quickly here, meaning the upkeep will need to happen more often than other areas of the country. A vacation rental management service can make sure this is also taken care of so you do not have to worry about it.
Infrequent Bookings of the Home
As a property owner, you want your vacation home to be booked as frequently as possible. Managing the home on your own will leave you missing out on great features such as taking advantage of online listings. Online portals such as our own make it easier than ever for a guest to come across your property, see pictures of it, and read the stellar reviews it has received. You are missing out on a whole audience that can be booking your home and providing you with a bigger return on your investment.
Unfamiliar with Local Renter Laws in Alabama
Following the law is always the most important part of owning and managing a vacation rental property. If you are unfamiliar with the local laws in Gulf Shores, you should not tempt fate and instead let the professionals handle it for you. Our vacation rental management team will make sure your property is following all local laws in the area.
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