One of the most important steps to ensure a good property managelement is the effective management of reservations. Indeed, this is essential to avoid double bookings and ensure an optimal experience for travelers.
First, we know that managing short-term rentals on multiple platforms can increase visibility and revenue, but it also introduces the risk of double bookings. This occurs when two travelers book the same accommodation for the same dates on different platforms, resulting in cancellations, financial loss and damage to the host’s reputation.
Thus, in order to limit this risk a good property manager must follow several steps.
Manual Synchronisation
Thus, in order to limit this risk a good property manager must follow several steps.
- Control: Allows a direct and personalized management of availabilities.
- Economy: Avoids the cost of automatic synchronization tools.
- Simplicity: Makes it easy to set up for hosts with few properties.
Professional Tools
Centralize the management of ads, reservation and calendars on a single interface.
- Real-time synchronization of availability across all connected platforms.
- Reducing the risk of double bookings.
- Although this solution is usually paid, it offers a more efficient and less stressful management of short-term rentals.
Finally, for this calendar management to be optimal, it is necessary to ensure regular checks, because even with automated systems, it is prudent to periodically check the consistency of the schedules to ensure that all platforms correctly reflect availability.
In addition, if there is a problem or doubt regarding a reservation, you should consider contacting the traveler. This will allow the situation to be resolved in a way that is satisfactory to all parties. Thus, by adopting synchronization methods, the property management company will be able to guarantee its clients a better efficiency for all the properties under its responsibility.
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