by Paris Achen | Jul 1, 2021 | Local Leaders Series, Partner Features, Powered by Vrbo
Rachel Hopper had just bought a short-term rental (STR) in Henderson, Nevada, when the city council imposed a moratorium on new rentals in September 2020. The 90-day moratorium was in effect while the council considered new regulations. The fast-moving changes spurred...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Jun 17, 2021 | Newsletters
Community. It’s a word I hear a lot these days. And I can’t help but wonder: is it based on principle and substance, or just a buzzword to suit a marketing agenda? What does it really mean in the travel industry in 2021? It will always be used by some as a...
by Paris Achen | May 19, 2021 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
Becoming a top-ranked host on short-term rental platforms can significantly boost the revenue you bring in from your property. Top-ranked hosts are referred to as Superhosts on Airbnb and Premier Hosts on Vrbo. Hosts who earn the Superhost badge on their listings...
by Paris Achen | May 17, 2021 | Hosting and Management, Marketing
As more travelers choose short-term rentals over hotels, property owners and managers face increased competition in the online marketplace. To be successful, your home, listing, and customer service must stand out. This article is now available inside the Rent...
by Paris Achen | Mar 24, 2021 | Nuisance Prevention, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations
Honing your guest vetting process and sharpening your ability to spot potential booking red flags is one of the best ways to host great guests and protect your property and neighborhood from those who might accidentally or intentionally skirt your rules. On the flip...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Mar 9, 2021 | Industry News, News, Partner News, Rent Responsibly News
This announcement was originally published on VRMIntel.com. Rent Responsibly, a community-building platform for local vacation rental alliances, announced today the launch of five new partnerships across the industry. Expedia Group, Breezeway, Proper Insurance, Key...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Mar 9, 2021 | Newsletters
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Five Founding Partners Join the Rent Responsibly Family We are honored to announce five champions of the industry have signed on as Rent Responsibly Founding Partners: Expedia Group, Breezeway, Proper Insurance, Key Data Dashboard and NoiseAware....
by Rent Responsibly Team | Feb 16, 2021 | Newsletters
Alone, we can do so little. Together we can do so much. – Helen Keller We have yet to meet someone who, as a kid, said they wanted to be a short-term rental owner, host or manager when they grew up. In some ways, this is our most common characteristic as a...
by Jennifer Sokolowsky | Mar 29, 2020 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Up until a couple of weeks ago, life was going great for Ellyn Hilliard, a 62-year-old schoolteacher and short-term rental host in Sedona, Arizona. With her 70-year-old husband retired, Ellyn’s teacher salary covered their necessary expenses. Income from their two...
