Did you happen to see us in the news recently? Our CEO and Co-founder, Jeff Talmadge, was featured on three of New England's top news channels - in a live TV interview on Fox 25 News on April 24, in an article in the
Boston Business Journal on April 18, and in a radio interview on the
Bloomberg Real Estate Report on March 18.
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More tips for boosting your exposure:
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Happy spring! In celebration of Brewster in Bloom weekend, please join us for an
Open House at our new Brewster office on Cape Lane!
Hosts: WeNeedaVacation.com
When: Saturday, May 3, 2-4 pm
Where: 15 Cape Lane, Brewster (off Long Pond Road)
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Our staff invites you to stop by to enjoy food and conversation about vacation rentals.
And submit your entry into our raffle to win a $25 gift certificate to JT's Seafood!
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Please RSVP to taryn@weneedavacation.com, or call (774) 323-3911.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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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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Cape Cod Springtime Cleaning
Whether it's turnover cleaning, spring cleaning, or end of the season, we will make things sparkle to your satisfaction! Call Ramona directly. Carpet cleaning, window washing, and basement and garage cleaning also available.
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Whether you’re fully booked for the season yet or not, it’s time to line up your service providers including trash pick-ups, turnover cleanings, landscapers, and linen rentals. These businesses are part of the team we homeowners rely on to assure a successful rental season. And don’t dilly-dally -- good, dependable service providers can run out of availability as the season nears, particularly on turnover Saturdays.
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A Note on Labor Day Pricing
Be sure your price for the first week in September (starting Aug. 30) is not the same as your high summer season week. There is a significant drop in vacationer interest after Labor Day.
Read more on tiering your pricing and why we recommend it.
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Spring has sprung -- get out your camera!
Great pictures are vital to the success of renting your property, and it's easier than ever to take and upload photos! Your listing's slideshow can display pictures in nearly full-screen size, so be sure to replace any that are small, regardless of how attractive they are.
Obviously, it's challenging to take pictures during the drab and dreary off season, but now that things are beginning to "green up" a bit, make a plan to do what you can to replace any out-dated or wintery-looking pictures with more updated and colorful summery-looking ones.
Want to get the most out of taking pictures with your phone camera? Watch the quick tips in our Taking Better Pictures of Your Vacation Rental tutorial video.
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Dealing with 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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We invite you to pick up a free lawn sign ($20 value) from either our Brewster or Wellesley office. A lawn sign is a great way to promote your rental. Prospective renters who drive or walk by will see your property ID and be able to easily find your listing on our website.
With every lawn sign order, we will include a WeNeedaVacation.com recyclable grocery tote filled with goodies.
If it's more convenient, we will UPS a sign to you for a $10 shipping and handling fee. Please see the Lawn Sign link on your Homeowner Center page for more information.
To arrange for pickup in Brewster or Wellesley, contact becky@weneedavacation.com.
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This is a win-win-win! Support a great local organization, provide inexpensive welcome gifts, and create a positive first impression for your rental guests.
Cape Abilities employs close to 70 Cape residents with disabilities to fill over 30,000 beach buckets with snacks, maps, beach toys, coupons, restaurant guides, and other goodies. WeNeedaVacation.com is contributing a Frisbee, grocery tote bag, and postcard to the buckets and bags that we distribute.
You can pick up the buckets in Hyannis or Brewster, or Cape Abilities can ship the bags to you! Distribution and pick-up starts May 26.
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Click on your area:
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Track your tenant bookings and communications throughout the rental season, including the lease, security deposit, rent, keys, etc. You can record all vacationer bookings, even those that come from other sources. You can also receive email reminders and alerts notifying you when booking items and monies are due and overdue.
Access this feature through your Homeowner Center page.
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Refer a friend and receive 2 free months if you list for a year or more, or 1 extra month if you list for 6 months!
And, don't forget: referring a Vacation Planner or Home Services business counts, too! |
Vacationers can now view the results of their Power Search as pinpoints on a map. They can zoom in and out of any area, viewing each listing relative to landmarks, beaches, etc. If the zoom capability is NOT enabled on your listing, the pin denoting your home will disappear as the zoom level is increased.
Click here for more details and to see if your listing's map zoom is enabled. |
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