subject: How To Double Your Bookings By Marketing Your Holiday Let Online [print this page] If you want to increase the amount of booking you get on your holiday let, a great way that you can do this is by listing the let online. Most people head to the Internet when they want to plan a vacation, and they dont look through the newspapers anymore. With some strategic marketing, and some planning, you can get a lot of interest on your property. The first thing youll want to do is make a list of what you need to do.
Compare prices with similar rentals
Take great pictures
Create an ad
Respond accordingly
Setting a Price
When your let is priced to sell, its going to market well. Compare similar rentals in the area to see what the average price is, and then price your own. Putting yours at the median price or just a small amount below average is a great way to get a lot of bookings. Compare your rental to at least 5 others, looking at amenities, condition, and size before you set a price.
Prep for Pictures
Taking great pictures is the best way to generate a lot of new renters. Getting new throw pillows, window treatments, or other small things to make the rental look luxurious, and taking great pictures is a great way to get top dollar for your rental. Take high quality pictures from several different angles, great views, and of the different spaces, so people know what theyre getting before they get to the space.
The Advertisement
Put together a great ad that talks about the amazing qualities of your property, and all benefits. This could include attractions in the area, the space, utilities, location and more. Put the pictures in with the ad, and be sure that you have all of your proper contact information. If youre worried about people flooding your email account, open up an account just for the holiday let.
Respond to Interest
If you want people to stay interested and let out your space, youll need to get into contact with them. Have a contract already drawn up, so when people email you asking for more information, you can give them what they want to know, and they can look over the contract to move forward. This shows that youre serious about getting the space let out. Only give your phone number to people who are serious about renting the space, or who want to put down a deposit.
