As more restrictions are eased in the Bahamas and around the world, tourism and vacation rentals are expected to open up soon.
So how do owners get ready to open up their vacation rental properties to tourists after such an extended closure?
Bahamas vacation rental specialist, Caribnb, has some great tips on how to prepare your vacation rental for opening after the COVID-19 crisis and attract more bookings.
Caribnb says, “Follow these steps and your Bahamas vacation rental will be clean, tidy and in prime condition to maximize bookings and attract new visit once COVID-19 restrictions ease.”
Deep clean and refresh
There are two ways to tackle this vital task – hire a specialist company or do it yourself. Hiring a recommended cleaning company costs more, but takes away the worry of doing things correctly and may well be worth it in the long run. Caribnb offers a professional cleaning and maintenance service to clients. Professional cleaners are experienced and know just what needs to be done to deep clean for COVID-19. They also have more access to special disinfectants and cleaning materials that are limited to the general public during the Coronavirus crisis. If you want to deep-clean your rental property yourself, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control has produced guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting community facilities. The same principles can be followed at home.
Tidy, update and stage
Now your rental property is sparkling clean; it is time to tidy up. Make sure any maintenance tasks that have been neglected during the months your property has been empty are completed, and your house is in good order. Declutter, if necessary. Add some finishing touches, including paying attention to your decor, lighting, and plants and flowers, and photograph your home for marketing purposes – or ask Caribnb to hire a professional to do it for you.
Set your rates to the current market
With a change in the market, it might worth looking at your vacation rental property pricing and adapting to the current market situation. Initially, once COVID-19 restrictions lift in the Bahamas, there might be a surge in demand from tourists desperate to enjoy a holiday in the sun. But in a saturated market, vacation rental prices are likely to drop. If you need advice, Caribnb has its finger on the pulse of the Bahamas rental market and can help with price structuring, looking ahead.
Work on your branding and marketing
You have some great new photos of your clean and tidy property, but how about your branding and marketing? What makes your property stand out from the rest? Which channels are you using to reach tourists and add bookings? How can you best promote your home in listings and bring in buyers? If all that is too much for you, Caribnb can help market your vacation rental property.
Contact a specialist, like Caribnb, to boost bookings.
All the work in points 1-4 are meaningless if the bookings do not come. Talk to a specialist, like Caribnb, about how to attract more inquiries about sales. Caribnb provides a thorough appraisal of your property and what needs to be done to maximize bookings. We also give guidance on how to get the best rates and what you might earn. Email Caribnb at contact@cari-bnb.com
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