If you run a holiday let, you already know the drill. A lovely couple checks in, the sun is shining, everyone is happy, and then your phone lights up like a fruit machine. It’s the questions holiday let guests ask: “What’s the WiFi password?” “How does the oven work?” “Where do we put the bins?”…
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Let’s start with a confession most holiday let owners will recognise. You spend months getting your cottage picture-perfect, you hoover under the sofa cushions like a woman possessed, you leave a welcome hamper that would make a hotel weep, and then a booking platform takes a chunk of the money for the privilege of introducing…
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As i’m on holiday right now I thought it only appropriate to write about vacation lettings apps, and two strong contenders in the market: AppBuild.diy vs Touch Stay. Touch Stay does one job superbly: it turns the tatty printed welcome folder into a slick digital guidebook, so guests find the Wi-Fi code, the check-in steps…
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Here’s our quick look at AppBuild.diy vs Hostfully to help you choose a platform for marketing an managing your property. Hostfully is a serious bit of software for vacation rental operators. It runs the back office, the channel management, the bookings and the automations through its Property Management Platform, and it pairs that with genuinely…
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Picture this: it’s 9pm, a guest can’t find the wifi password, the hot tub is “making a noise,” and someone two cottages over wants to know if late checkout is possible. You’re juggling three messaging apps, a spreadsheet, and a booking platform that just took 15% of your nightly rate for the privilege. Sound familiar?…
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Let’s paint a picture. You’ve spent years perfecting your holiday property. The welcome hamper is chef’s kiss. The views are stunning. The Wi-Fi password is printed neatly on a little card. And yet, your guests are booking through Airbnb, paying a 15.5% platform fee that comes out of your pocket, and you don’t even have…
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Being a realtor is not about buying and selling houses. It’s about selling dreams and lifestyles; in fact, buying a home is the ultimate purchase because people define themselves and others by the home they live in. In addition, buying or selling a home is one of the most significant actions a person makes in…
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People, more than ever, now own smartphones or use mobile devices making it a lot easier for people to access information and keep in touch on the go. Gone are the days when people looked up a business using a phone book or newspaper. For small and medium businesses to keep up with the emerging…
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Trust and reputation are the lifeblood of estate agents. It’s very important to have a comprehensive online presence because that is what helps build confidence in your brand. This guide will walk you through the essentials of real estate marketing. Positioning Your marketing journey begins with a simple question: How will prospective clients find my…
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