Commission and Services
October 31st, 2007 by Jeff SchnaubeltDo you own a vacation home in Lake Tahoe? If so, this article is for you. Below we explain our commission structure, along with the professional services & benefits you receive by having Lake Tahoe Accommodations as your dedicated property management company.
While competitive management fees are an important factor, our ability to properly maintain & protect your property while maximizing your net rental income is a major reason so many people have placed their trust with Lake Tahoe Accommodations over the past 28 years.
So lets get started…
We attribute 15% of our commission to securing the reservation through our marketing, advertising, and sales efforts. This includes:
24-hour Reservation Center
A professionally trained & motivated sales staff.
Repeat Guests
A pool of over 100,000 past guests (28 years of service).
3 Top Websites
Providing great search engine rankings & traffic.
Additional Websites
We list properties on 8 other vacation rental directory sites.
Email Newsletter
Over 15,000 subscribers to our monthly e-newsletter.
Travel Agents
We work with a large network of wholesalers & travel agents.
The remaining commission & fees are used to service your reservations:
24-hour Management Center
Available to accommodate all guest inquiries & needs.
Collection of Rent & Fees
Includes credit card acceptance & processing.
Rental Contract
Secure and enforce a legally binding rental contract.
Guest Check-In
Meet the guests and provide maps, directions, and keys.
Guest Check-Out
Secure and inspect property, collect keys & follow-up as required.
Maintenance & Cleaning
Full service maintenance & cleaning department.
Energy Monitor
We monitor & respond to abnormal ambient home temperatures.
Phone Service
Free Unlimited Long-Distance service for you and your guests.
No-Hassle Damage Policy
We fix any damages up to $1000, no questions asked.
Trip Cancellation Protection
Get paid for late cancellations & no-shows.
Snow Removal Service
Monitored and controlled for current conditions.
Designated Local Agent
Serve as your designated local agent as per local regulations.
Occupancy Tax
Collect required taxes & disburse to the proper agencies.
Monthly Checks & Statements
For convenience & ease of tax preparation.
One final note… we reduce our commission by 15% when you provide us the lead that creates a booking. Many owners take advantage of this, and we happily pass on this savings! Give us a call at 530-543-4129 and we’ll give you some tips & tools to help you self-market your property.
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