{"id":3691,"date":"2013-12-16T13:28:32","date_gmt":"2013-12-16T18:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=3691"},"modified":"2022-01-10T11:12:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:12:15","slug":"turn-property-vacation-rental","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/turn-property-vacation-rental\/","title":{"rendered":"How to turn your property into a vacation rental"},"content":{"rendered":"

From MoneySense<\/a><\/p>\n

Want to make a few extra bucks renting out your home when you\u2019re out of town?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dropping off the keys<\/h3>\n

All property owners have their own rules about handing over the keys, says Bordo. Some hide them under a rock, others have secure key holders near the front door that require a pass code. Some even take the time to meet with renters in person and walk them around the property. Returning the keys can be as simple as tossing them through a mail slot in the door.<\/p>\n

Go the extra mile<\/h3>\n

\u201cMarketing your property doesn\u2019t end when your renter signs up,\u201d says Bordo. You need to offer the same level of hospitality as a hotel. \u201cLeave a bottle of wine or chocolates as thank-you gifts,\u201d says Bordo. Doing so will help ensure they\u2019ll rent from you again and they\u2019ll give you a great review.\u201d<\/p>\n

Avoiding problem guests<\/h3>\n

Worried your place will be trashed? Ask your renters for references and look them up on Facebook and LinkedIn\u2014a professional is less likely to punch holes in your walls. Rental sites can tell you if anyone has lodged a complaint about them. If you\u2019re really worried, try meeting the renter in person or chat by phone. As a final protection make sure you ask for a deposit of between 15% to 20% of the rental fee to pay for any damages.<\/p>\n

Your sales pitch<\/h3>\n

Before you can rent your place, you have to get noticed. Sites like\u00a0CottageCountry.com<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Airbnb<\/a>offer one-stop spots for listings, but you still need to stand out from the crowd. Start by writing a detailed description of your property that flaunts the features of your place and highlights local amenities and activities, says Mark Bordo, founder and president of CottageCountry.com. Crisp high-quality photos are key. Make sure rooms are cleared of clutter and well-lit.<\/p>\n

Make sure you\u2019re covered<\/h3>\n

\u201cOnce you start offering your property for rent the standard home insurance policy won\u2019t apply,\u201d warns Pete Karageorgos of the Insurance Bureau of Canada. If renters damage your property you may not be covered. Before you rent, call your insurance company to add appropriate coverage (usually called a rider or endorsement), he says. You also need to be aware of any local or provincial laws that could restrict short-term rentals.<\/p>\n

What should you charge?<\/h3>\n

Airbnb suggests researching nearby hotels and other vacation rentals to get a sense of what the market will bear. Low prices are a good way to get people through the door initially and will help you build up reviews. There\u2019s money to be made: The average place on CottageCountry.com goes for about $1,500 a week. The major sites accept credit cards from renters and pay you directly so you don\u2019t have to worry about a renter skipping out on the bill. Typically the money is transferred to you via\u00a0PayPal<\/a>\u00a0when the renter leaves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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