An observation as we wrap up our busy rental season: cleaning arrangements should be expanded to include exterior areas.
With so many larger homes now in our inventory, the gap with cleaning was especially evident this summer.
The change over cleaners typically handle only the interior of the house. Â That leaves exterior decks/porches and porch furniture, pool areas, the cabana, grills, and outside showers untouched.
We hear complaints from tenants about sand on decks, food remnants on the grill, and used soap/shampoo left in the outside shower.
Rental property owners should talk with their cleaning service to add on these additional services.
Preparing for 2020
When meeting with rental property owners to discuss rates and availability for 2020, it’s odd to reference “last summer”. Â Wasn’t Labor Day just 2 weeks ago?
A few items to consider when setting rental rates for the upcoming season:
1)Â Â Overall gross rental income was up, yet the total number of leases on the island was down 6% over the year prior.
2)  Tenants are value conscious and have the ability to shop around on the various rental web sites. Competitive pricing is key.
3)   As potential tenants click through their search options, quality photos and accurate descriptions of the amenities will help “sell†your property.   Please let us know about planned updates for 2020.
I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to represent your vacation rental property!
Please contact me with any questions: 609-967-7950  or  ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com