So you’ve purchased an investment property at Big White and are jumping into the mountain’s rental market. You may be wondering how to make your property stand out amongst the rest. Read along to find out how to score perfect reviews with your guests and have them returning again and again.
1. Create a welcoming impression
tart by leaving a welcoming treat or present for when they arrive, this will create a good starting point. Don’t keep everything hidden, leave a cozy throw on the couch, and maybe some bathroom supplies on the counter in cute jars.
2. House Manual
Ensure you have a house manual that has all the information a guest will need about your home, building, and the mountain. Don’t forget the wifi password and a event calendar for all the incredible events Big White offers.
3. Cleanliness
Always have your rental property cleaned top to bottom prior to renting it out. Some guests pay attention to how well a home is cleaned and maintained and that effects their experience. Squeegee the windows, scrub the corners, and wipe down the walls.
4. Do 1 big gesture
Do something unexpected, like leaving a gift card to a Big White restaurant, gifting the kids a souvenir Big White toque from one of the shops, or a ski or snowboard rental voucher.
Going above and beyond will with these 4 tips will ensure you receive a fantastic review from your guests and continue bringing in revenue!
1. Some stratas have rental restrictions. These restrictions all differ in each complex and can limit how many units in the complex can be rented at one time, limit which age the renter must be, or how many days the unit can be rented per year. The rental restrictions can be found in the strata bylaws.
