Our new map feature can result in greater visibility for your listing. Vacationers can now choose to view the results of their targeted Power Search as pinpoints on a map. They can zoom in and out of any area, viewing each listing relative to such landmarks as the beaches, the center of town, or other points of interest to them.
Click here for more details about this new feature and how to tell if the map zoom is already enabled on your listing. As always, don't hesitate to let us know if we can help.
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Recent posts on our Homeowner Blog:
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Bookings are up an average of 4.8% from the same period last year for the Cape and Islands. But what's most remarkable is the significant increase in weekly pricing -- the largest our website has seen in its 17-year history.
See the full Press Release.
The Press Release also refers to our recently published 2014 Pricing Report, written by WeNeedaVacation.com CEO and Co-Founder, Jeff Talmadge. The report analyzes this year's pricing relative to pricing trends for Cape and Islands vacation rentals since 2008, including a breakdown of prices by town, number of bedrooms, and proximity to the beach.
See the full 2014 Pricing Report.
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Conducting business with respect to our community and the environment. Year round and seasonal services are our specialty. From rubbish removal to portable toilets, we've got you covered.
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Mayflower Homemakers
Serving Bourne to Brewster since 1993, we clean carpets, power wash decks, and remove gutter tiger stripes. We do spring and fall cleaning, weekly, summer rentals, winter property watch and lock box installation sales and service. "Mayflower Homemakers - You have more important things to do."
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Handling international inquiries and bookings
Not sure how to handle inquiries from overseas vacationers? Even before you receive an inquiry, it might be wise to establish your policies for communication with the vacationer and the payment methods to use. As with all inquiries, we recommend that you have a phone conversation with the vacationer. It's possible that they've never even been to the Cape or Islands, so a phone conversation can help to set their expectations and answer their questions.
Read our Homeowner Blog post for information about payment method options and other things to consider.
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Pictures! Pictures!
Your pictures are the first impression of your listing and are critical to rental success. What can you do even at this time of year?
- Check the Picture Central page on your listing to see if your current pictures are large enough to be popped up to nearly full-screen size in your Photo Slideshow. If not, look in your files to see if you have their original, full-size versions, and then upload them to us through Picture Central. Helpful tip: Pictures with a horizontal orientation display much better than vertical ones, especially in the Photo Slideshow.
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- Over 300 homeowners have experienced proven results from using our Photography, Video and Consultation Services. With a visually enhanced listing, you will see the return on your investment for years. Even if you do not have access to your home now during the winter, contact our local staff photographer Becky Fischer
to see if she can help.
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Are you using our Booking Management system?
Many homeowners find our Booking Management system to be an easy and efficient way to track vacationer bookings and communications.
You can view at a glance which weeks are booked, by whom, and at what price. You can also track all of your booking documents. For example, you can note the date you sent out a lease, when it was returned, and when the next deposit is due. You can see a list of your bookings and any miscellaneous notes regarding tenants that you may have recorded, such as the make-up of their party, any special requirements, etc.
You can also choose to receive weekly Booking Management Update emails or Overdue Booking Item Alerts if a Booking Tracking Item is overdue.
Booking Management works together with your calendar, so any bookings you enter or change are automatically reflected on your calendar.
More information about the Booking Management system.
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Click on your area:
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| Reminders |
| Respond to Inquiries Promptly |
Write a review for a Home Service provider |
Keep your calendar
date stamp up to date! |
Every week, we receive feedback from vacationers who inquired about a property but haven't heard back from the homeowner. It's important to respond promptly to all inquiries, even if the week desired is already booked. The vacationers might be amenable to another week. You can also add them to your list of potential tenants to contact next year.
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Do you have a favorite house cleaner, plumber, landscaper, or other home service provider? Write a review for that business in our Home Services Directory. If you don't see a favorite of yours, tell us about it! |
It is vitally important to keep a current date stamp on your calendar to assure vacationers that all information is accurate. Even if nothing has changed, you should still click on the "Update Date Stamp" button at least every month. Vacationers can sort their search results by calendar date stamp, so having a current date improves your listing's ranking. |
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