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The 4 Best Questions Property Owners Can Use to Vet Their Rental Guests

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Ask these four questions to vet your rental guests and ensure a satisfying experience for all.

Vetting your guests is essential for ensuring that you have the right guests for your vacation rental property. You want to be sure that you have guests who will treat your property well, have a great experience, and hopefully return to stay with you again!

At VacationAtMyPlace.com, we take care of many preliminary questions for our clients: how many guests are planning to stay in the home, whether any pets are coming, and other key details. However, there are some questions that property owners may want to use to vet their rental guests before deciding if they are a good fit for a rental.

Why Are Your Guests Coming to Town?

When using VacationAtMyPlace.com, you have the chance to enjoy open communication with your guests before they arrive. You can inquire about your guests’ needs and plans and ask additional questions to vet them during this time.

Why are your guests coming to the area? If a guest says they are coming for “spring break” and gives a name that doesn’t match the name on the credit card, this may indicate that a group of college students may have booked the rental home. This may mean a higher chance of wild parties and potential property damage.

On the other hand, guests arriving for a “family vacation” or “romantic getaway” may have calmer plans that are less likely to result in damage. 

Is Your Guest’s Home Address Nearby?

If you notice that a guest who has booked your property has a home address nearby, it might throw up some red flags. When most people go on vacation, they go somewhere new with new restaurants, sights, and areas to explore. A guest who appears to live in the same city could be planning to use your rental property for a big party or gathering that he doesn’t want to host in his own home.

What Does Your Guest Want in a Rental?

As you screen your rental guests, make sure their expectations match up with what you can deliver. By ensuring that your property is a good fit for your guests, you increase the likelihood that they will have a great experience at your rental. 

If you feel that you’re not a good fit for the renter’s expectations, you may want to guide them away from your property.

Who is Coming Along for Vacation?

VacationAtMyPlace.com allows potential rental guests to select the number of bedrooms they need and tell who is coming with them for vacation. However, you can also ask for more information during your conversation with the renter. 

A space appropriate for a family with young children might not be suitable for a family with teens and vice versa. Open communication can help avoid booking a guest who isn’t a good fit for your property. 

Asking the right questions can be a critical step in the screening process as you determine which guests will be a good fit for your property. While you don’t have to have a perfect understanding of your guests before they arrive, developing a good rapport can go a long way toward ensuring that you and your guest have a satisfying rental experience.

List Your Ocean City Vacation Rental at VacationAtMyPlace.com

Vacation At My Place is a vacation rental site serving The Delmarva Beaches, Ocean City, Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Chincoteague. Property owners can list their beach properties for free, while guests pay an industry-low 3% booking fee with an instant price comparison to national booking sites. We help people find the best vacation rental with one to five bedrooms, oceanfront or waterfront views, and access to swimming pools and other amenities. 

For more information, email us at info@VacationAtMyPlace.com, call us at 877-287-VAMP (8267) or visit VacationAtMyPlace.com today! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

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