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Sloane Realty Vacations Founder Rae Sloane Cox: Vacation Rental Pioneer

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Rae thought her husband George Sloane, Jr. had lost his mind when, in 1955, he asked her to move with their two young children...
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VRHP Housekeeping Seminar in Outer Banks Addresses Bed Bugs, Safety and Owning the PM Brand

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On February 23, The Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP) held their fourteenth annual regional seminar on the northern Outer Banks of North Carolina in...
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Aloha Spirit: In Memory of Mary Margaret “Penny” Wallis Bennington, Founder, Bennington Properties in Sunriver, Oregon

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“We use the word ‘hug’ or ‘hugging’ to refer to the role we play in our relationships with our community and our customers. In...
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VRMs Give Back: North Carolina Vacation Rental Managers Band Together to Fight Hunger

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The professional vacation rental industry is unique in that vacation rental managers  (VRMs) all over the world are heavily invested in their communities and...
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Creating Repeat Business: What Really Drives Guests to Want to Vacation with Your Company Annually?

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The Enjoyable Experience My husband and I found a vacation rental on the McKenzie River in Oregon that we have been enjoying for six years...
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Market Your Secret Weapon: Your Vacation Rental Housekeeping Department

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The performance of a vacation rental manager’s (VRM’s) housekeeping department is more important to vacation home owners and guests than ever before. Owners and...
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Setting up an in-house laundry facility with Joe Refosco

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Setting up an in-house laundry facility is a big commitment in terms of finances, resources, and management. And it can be a daunting task,...
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Properly launches housekeeping technology for vacation rental providers

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In the professionally managed vacation rental industry, operational tools for property managers designed to facilitate cleaning and turnover management have not kept pace with...
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The Economics of Really Knowing Your Vacation Rental Guests

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We put many price tags on guests. How much is a guest worth? How much did that guest cost? When guests become names with...
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Grow Inventory and Attract Ideal Owners

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As we settle into 2017, now is an excellent opportunity to reflect on your inventory and determine whether to grow in the upcoming year....
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Engaged Employees Lead to More Profitable Business Outcomes

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What is it that keeps your employees coming back to work each day? Is it their paycheck or an opportunity for advancement? Is it...
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Demand-itis: 3 Ways to Cure the Problem of Missed Leads

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The hospitality industry is suffering from a serious condition. Few recognize it, and therefore even fewer know how to treat it. The condition is...
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Increasing Revenue Through Reservations

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Many independent properties are focused on increasing online bookings—an essential part of running your business for many reasons. Benefits of online bookings include less...
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Time for an Update: Convincing Owners to Upgrade Home Furnishings and Décor

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Vacation rental managers (VRMs) are tasked with maximizing rental income for property owners and ensuring a safe and comfortable stay for guests. To accomplish...
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Social Betrayal: Tips to Ensure Appropriate Social Media Use by Employees 

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This article was submitted by a coastal vacation rental manager who requested anonymity in order to be able to openly discuss an event that...
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Repeat Bookings on the Decline? Train Your Team to Convert First Time Guests  

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  By Doug Kennedy -- More so than any other segment of the lodging industry, vacation rental companies have been able to count on a...
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Don’t Skip Annual “Deep Cleans”

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The Importance of an Annual “Deep Clean” for Vacation Rental Properties By Stephen Craig, Pro Resort Housekeeping I am often asked to explain why an annual...
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Study Shows Traveler Concerns Over Booking Directly From Homeowners

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Wyndham Vacation Rentals recently sponsored a study conducted by Kelton Global designed to gauge traveler sentiment about renting private accommodations from a professional vacation...
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Do you change sheets on beds in your vacation rental that do not appear to have been slept in?

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The thought of sleeping in a hotel bed with dirty sheets is completely gross, but that’s exactly the dirty secret INSIDE EDITION exposes when...
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Train your staff when to ask guests for online reviews

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While it’s important to measure the performance of service and hospitality at your properties via online guest reviews, make it a priority to train...
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Design Made Easy Launches Interior Design App for Vacation Rental Management Companies

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Design Made Easy (DME) announced the launch of its mobile application platform that allows Vacation Rental Management (VRM) companies to work easily and quickly with...
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Benefits of Taking a Family Vacation

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By Jill L. Ferguson  -- (Attn: VRMs, feel free to you use on your blog) Most Americans who are given paid vacation by their...
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Managing The Washing Machine For Vacation Rental Pros: Is it merely science or is it also an art?

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  By Durk Johnson -- The best part about working in housekeeping and maintenance is being able to learn so many things. One of my...
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Microbes: Unseen Dangers in Vacation Rental Housekeeping

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A housekeeper’s world is more dangerous than it appears. In preparation for the next occupant’s arrival, housekeepers are the front-line defense to sanitizing and cleaning a...
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