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  Getting Started , Finding Service Providers: How to Be Proactive in Renting Your Vacation Home  
 
     
Finding Service Providers: How to Be Proactive in Renting Your Vacation Home

A quick list of service providers you may need as you embark upon renting your vacation home.
 
When you start renting your vacation home, it's important to build a list of service providers and contact information that you may need in your vacation rental future. These service providers can range from housekeepers and handymen to chimney sweeps and tree trimmers, depending on your vacation rental market.
 
Here's a quick list of the service providers you may need:
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Cleaning/Maintenance
Carpet Cleaning
Housekeeping
Laundry Services/Dry Cleaning
General Maintenance
Window Washers
 
Furnishing/Design
Interior Design
Baby Gear Rental
Guest Rental Services
Beach Services & Rentals
 
Building/Construction
Architects
Paving
Lighting
Roofing
Air Conditioning/Heating Repair
Appliance Repair
Plumbing
Electrical
Home Security
Locksmiths
Door & Window Repair
Home Inspection
Remodeling
Fencing/Gates
Carpentry
Painting
Property Appraisers
 
Legal/Financial
Accounting
Insurance Agents & Brokers
Income Tax Services
Mortgage Services
Attorneys
 
Utility Providers
Telephone Services
Electricity
Internet Service Providers
Cable/Satellite Television Providers
Natural Gas
Propane
Oil
Water/Wells
Sewer/Septic
Trash/Refuse
 
Lawn
Landscaping & Lawn Care
Pest Control
Tree Service
Snow Removal
Swimming Pool Installation & Maintenance
Hot Tub Installation & Maintenance
 
Note: This is not an exhaustive list.  Actual service providers necessary will depend on your property type (condo, cabin, cottage, etc.) and location (Miami, Newfoundland, Paris, etc.).
 
How do you find service providers? Your best bet is to get referrals from your neighbors or other vacation rental owners in your area. Another option is to check your local (or online) yellow pages, though many service providers may not be listed.
 
Are you a service provider in a vacation rental market? Fill out this quick form and join our growing database.