Determining the Target Renter for Your Vacation Rental
By narrowing your focus to a few key groups, you can more effectively target your vacation rental ads to attract the right guests. |
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Vacation Rental Resources: Hawaii (HI)
Handy resources for vacation home and condo rental owners in Hawaii. |
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When Do Your Guests Form Their First Impressions?: Part 3
In part three, we tackle professionalism, how to win the hearts of travelers, and how to dazzle your guests upon arrival |
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How to Handle Inquiries from Bargain Hunters
When responding to bargain hunters, learn how to sell them on the value of your home without compromising your rates |
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In the News: Kauai, Hawaii
An overview of the short-term rental ban news on the island of Kauai. |
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Vacation, Transient, and Short-Term Rental Restrictions
Christine addresses the issues driving vacation rental bans and how to fight them. |
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In the News: Maui, Hawaii
News articles about the conflict surrounding short-term rentals on Maui. |
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In the News: Kauai, Hawaii
An overview of the short-term rental ban news on the island of Kauai. |
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Top 10 Decorating Styles to Avoid in Your Vacation Rental
While “Shabby Chic” may be increasingly popular, these decorating movements are never in style |
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Should You Provide Paper Products?
How important is it to have paper towels and toilet paper available to your renters upon arrival? |
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Baby Gear Rentals in Vacation Rental Destinations
The benefits of referring your guests to baby-equipment rental companies and where to find them |
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Where Vacation Homeowners Find the Best Deals on Linens, Towels, and Decor
Holiday rental owners chime in on where they find the best deals on linens, towels, silverware, and decor. |
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Baby Gear Rentals in Vacation Rental Destinations
The benefits of referring your guests to baby-equipment rental companies and where to find them |
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12 Things That Every Vacation Rental Should Have
A list of items and amenities that we (and likely many of your guests) consider to be necessities |
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Christine's Blog: Annual Vacation Home Buyers Survey (4/2/2009)
Christine shares her opinions about the results of the 2008 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey. |
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Christine's Blog: 2008 Seminar Locations (12/5/07)
Christine finishes up her fall seminar tour and looks to 2008. |
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Christine's Blog: Proposed Vacation Rental Bans in Hawaii (3/2/07)
Christine addresses the reasons behind the Owner Community's new Vacation Rental Bans and Local Rental Alerts sections. |
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Christine's Blog: 2008 Seminar Locations (12/5/07)
Christine finishes up her fall seminar tour and looks to 2008. |
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Christine's Blog: Observations about Vacation Homes and Owners (10/1/2008)
Christine shares some valuable insight on her recent conversations with owners and vacation rental stays. |
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Christine's Blog: Heading to the Hawaii Seminars (9/22/08)
Christine talks about the prep work for the Hawaii Seminar Series. |
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Cleaning Fee Survey Results: How Much Do Vacation Rental Owners Charge?
What is the average housekeeping cost between renters? |
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What is a Reasonable Vacation Rental Cleaning Fee?
How do you determine how much you should be paying for housekeeping between guests? |
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February 28, 2007: Upcoming Meetings in Hawaii March 1st, 9th, and 12th
More information about upcoming meetings affecting current Hawaii vacation rental owners. |
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Frequent Vacation Rental Scam Inquiries
We've added this section to our site to help owners spot vacation rental scams |
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February 2, 2007 Email Regarding HB 1603 and SB 1295
These two bills just came to the attention of a few vacation rental owners. |
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September 15, 2008: Maui Updates Vacation Rental Zoning Laws
Check with county for more information. |
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November 23, 2007: Public Hearing in Oahu on Vacation Rentals
Hearing regarding short-term rentals in Honolulu on Nov. 28th. |
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February 13, 2007 Notice for Owners of Vacation Rentals on Maui, Lanai, or Molokai
Information about an important meeting that could affect your business. |
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September 15, 2008: Kauai TVR Permit Application Due October 15
Check with the county for more information. |
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One on One with La Jolla, CA Vacation Rental Owner, Mireya Schmidt (Transcript)
Christine talks with Mireya Schmidt about her background as both a real estate agent and vacation rental owner of multiple properties.
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One-on-One with Kona, HI Vacation Rental Owner, David Michael (Transcript)
Christine chats with Kona, HI vacation rental owner, David Michael, about his experience and successes as an owner of a large vacation home.
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Selling a Vacation Home, Part 2 (Transcript)
Christine talks with Washington owner, Ed Reese, about his process for selling a vacation home. |
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Mortgaging and Refinancing Vacation Homes: Part 1 (Transcript)
Christine talks with the President of Colonial National Mortgage and vacation home owner, David Motley, about mortgaging and refinancing options for vacation homes. |
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Buying an Investment Property in St. Croix
Christine learns about purchasing island property on St. Croix from real estate agent and broker, Kim Lucas. |
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Buying an Investment Property on the California Gold Coast (Transcript)
Christine talks with real estate agent, Meredith McKenzie, about the vacation rental market along the California Gold Coast. |
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One on One with Fernandina Beach, FL Vacation Rental Owner, Bob Moore (Transcript)
Bob Moore tells Christine about his experiences as a long-distance vacation rental owner. |
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One-on-One with Princeville Vacation Rental Owner, Hank Drayton (Transcript)
Christine chats with Hawaii owner, Hank Drayton, about how and why he bought his property and how the vacation rental business has changed since he started 19 years ago. |
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Ask Christine #21: How the Economy is Affecting the Vacation Rental Industry (Transcript)
Christine addresses how an uncertain economy and gas prices could affect your vacation home rentals. |
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Personal Websites for Vacation Rental Marketing (Transcript)
Christine interviews Robin Clapp of Web-Design-By-Robin.com about personal websites for vacation rental homes. |
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Vacation Rental Bans (Transcript)
Christine addresses the issue of vacation, short-term, and transient rental bans.
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Legal Advice on Renting Your Vacation Home (Transcript)
Christine talks to attorney Janet Portman about legal advice for vacation rentals. |
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Selling a Vacation Home, Part 2 (Transcript)
Christine talks with Washington owner, Ed Reese, about his process for selling a vacation home. |
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How Much Should You Charge Friends For Rentals?
Information on renting to friends and how much to charge your friends to stay in your vacation rental home. |
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How to Make Your Listing as Good as Your Vacation Home
Don't let your special touches go unnoticed – be sure to advertise everything you offer. |
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How to Increase the Number of Reviews in Your Online Guestbook
Owners with 45+ reviews share their secrets about what it takes to get guests to leave comments |
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How to Market Your U.S. Vacation Rental to International Travelers
The benefits and considerations of taking your vacation rental business global. |
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How to Market Your Vacation Home to Fishing Enthusiasts
Guide to baiting and hooking recreational fishermen and women. |
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Marketing Your Vacation Rental to International Travelers: FAQs
Answers to commonly asked questions about advertising and renting to travelers form outside the U.S. |
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The Ins and Outs of Naming Your Vacation Home
Put your creativity to good use with a unique, memorable, and marketable vacation home name. |
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