I’m a full time rental agent, landlord… and, occasionally a tenant.
Last week, I rented 2 homes in the mountains of North Carolina near the venue for a family wedding.
Both homes were managed by the same agency (Carolina Mornings) and similarly priced. Â Yet with 2 different property owners, the experiences varied.
One home had at least half of the kitchen cabinets locked, and a sparse inventory of dish ware and overall supplies. Â The cabin was clean and comfortable, but this left a disappointing impression of the landlord.
The other cabin was perfect. Â It really felt like we were staying as guests in a well loved home. Â I appreciated the labels in the kitchen so that items could be returned to their proper spot (helpful when unloading the dishwasher). Â The interior and exterior furnishings were comfortable and clean. Bedding was high quality. Â In every room, there were thoughtful amenities and extras.
It was a great reminder to me (as both an agent and landlord) about the importance of the tenant experience.
The week before Memorial Day…
This week is always a frenzy of contractors working hard to complete their tasks prior to the official start of the season. Â And with the boom of construction on the island, the level of activity is even greater.
My post in 2020 was a bit different:
Every weekend since March 14th strikes me as odd. Living in a tourist town, I have always worked Saturdays and Sundays.
And while I still may be at a makeshift desk in my family room, there’s not the same sense of urgency or pace.
This morning, we waited until the rain ended to take our long beach walk. Could I ever imagine spending a Saturday of Memorial Day weekend on a leisurely walk?