Alternatives To VRBO And AirBNB For Your Vacation Rental

Vacation homes have been a booming business lately, but owners are getting worn out on high fees from big platforms like VRBO and AirBNB. Chris shares 3 alternatives to get you off of the big platforms, back in control of the profitability of your vacation rental.

Option 1: Lake Online Guide
Find a local listing site that has lots of info helping people learn the area your rental is in, and pay to list or advertise on that website, managing and closing rental leads yourself.

Option 2: Reputable Property Manager
Hire a property management group that has a big audience of their own and a stellar reputation. If you're going to hire a property manager anyway, then go with the best in town, and don't settle for less - you'll be grateful you did.

Option 3: Your Own Website
If you are tech savvy, then creating and maintaining your own awesome website might be right for you. A beautiful, easy-to-use and mobile-friendly website that is paired with good third-party booking software will book your rental at a higher rate.

Don't forget: Quality photography is the best investment you can make for marketing your rental, no matter how you plan to generate bookings - even if it is on VRBO or AirBNB!

Chapters:
0:00 - There are alternatives to VRBO and AirBNB
0:13 - Find a local listing site
1:03 - Hire an established property manager
2:14 - Build your own website
2:28 - Hire a Real Estate Photographer with a Drone