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Whether you
use OwnerDirect.com or other web sites, use these tips to
ensure everything goes as planned with your vacation rental
choice.
Choose
Web Sites with Reputation and Experience - Before submitting
an inquiry for a property, make sure the web site is established
and demonstrates knowledge and experience with vacation rentals.
Choose sites that belong to the Online Better Business Bureau
and have customer service representatives conveniently available
by phone.
Directory
or Full Service? - Decide on how much time you have to
dedicate to finding the perfect vacation rental. If you need
something quick and easy, use full service web sites that
will do the work for you. If time is on your side, you can
choose directory-style web sites where you make all the calls
and emails to find exactly what you want, and for when you
want.
Ask
Questions - Take the time to speak with the owner on the phone.
Find out as much information as possible on the property, area and
owner. Don't hang up until you are completely satisfied that this
is the property and owner for you. Use the owner's knowledge of
the area to your advantage as much as possible for planning your
daily activities.
Obtain
An Official Agreement - Whenever possible get something
in writing from the owner or the web agency handling the transaction.
Make sure all policies and procedures are front and center.
Referrals
- Ask
the agency or owner for any possible references from guests that
stayed on the property. Agencies usually keep well documented track
records on the owner or the property.
Book
Early - The
best vacation rentals of any destination will usually book up well
in advance of peak seasons. Booking early means more choice and
better properties to choose from.
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