Renting your investment property or second home from a distance has its challenges, especially when you’ve made family plans or you have a full-time career you’re trying to manage. Issues pop up, after all it is a home with systems and sometimes problems arise. Why cancel your plans to make a special trip to solve issues when you have a rental manager on-site that will trouble-shoot for you? A local, full-service vacation company that knows your market, your neighbors and your home is the best solution. We have ties within the community, we care about your guest’s vacation experience, you, your home and our community. Partner with a local firm that cares!
Maximize Returns
We have a handle on the market, how it’s changing and how to meet/manage guest expectations. When you partner with Sand Dollar Real Estate, LLC, we will visit your home, provide ideas/solutions with how to set up your home for a successful guest experience. We know how to stage it for photos and how to help prevent systems malfunctions while your guests are occupying the home. Sometimes you have to spend money to make money, making improvements and adding amenities are part of the equation.
Rates are important, we understand our market and can suggest competitive rates for your home. We don’t have to depend upon general algorithms to determine your home’s value in the marketplace. Most importantly when you choose to partner with Sand Dollar, you are in control of your rates and you are in control of when you want to use the home and when you choose to rent it.
It’s Easy to Partner with Sand Dollar Real Estate, LLC
Contact us by phone (207) 967-3421 or email HMotes@SandDollarRealEstate.com to talk with a consultant and review our rental agreement. Once you’ve decided you’d like to take the next step, we will set up a time to view the property and see if we’re a good fit. During our visit we’ll discuss improvements/staging, photography and answer any questions you may have.
Once you’re ready to move forward we’ll discuss setting up a spring cleaning to get the home in tip top shape for the season. Then we’ll begin marketing your property to thousands of our current and past customers, those who visit Kennebunkport year after year, and finally to the general public.
Instant Booking
Our system allows for instant on-line booking. Your guests can review and sign our rules/regs and book directly on-line 24/7 via credit card or electronic check. You don’t have to worry about losing an opportunity!
Travel Insurance
We offer your guests the opportunity to insure their travel at booking.
Servicing “Boots on the Ground”
While your guests are occupying the home, we service your home and your guests. Our time, unless a significant issue should arise, is included in your fee. We handle all guest requests, feedback, needs/wants and problems. We won’t disturb you unless an important decision needs to be made (i.e. purchase of a new appliance).
- 24/7 Guest Services – We’re available to your guests after hours so you don’t have to be, you can unplug and unwind, we’re here to take care of it for you.
- Turn-Over Cleanings – We schedule the turn-over cleanings for you. We hire and vet our housekeeping teams to provide the best possible experience for our guests and owners. We can even set up a cleaning upon your departure to get the home ready for your next guest.
- Maintenance Issues – Before calling an electrician, plumber or other service provider (of your choosing) that could be costly, our team assesses the issue to see if it can be resolved with a simple fix; simple home/plumbing/electrical repairs, etc. Your guests are there for a short timeframe, getting the issue resolved quickly is important to managing your guests’ experience and protecting your property.
- We feel it’s important to greet each guest upon arrival. It’s good business for guests to know where the Rental Agent is located, who we are (put a face to a name) and establish a positive relationship. We use this time to go over property-specific instructions.
- Maine State Lodging Tax: We collect and pay the lodging tax for you!
Partnering with you!
- We keep in contact with our owners to let them know about new local ordinances and State Laws.
- We walk our owners through any new process step by step and we’re there to help.
- We communicate ideas/suggestions throughout the winter/spring about how to get your property in tip top shape for the upcoming season.
- We will work with you on pricing to get your property filled with amazing and respectful guests that will return year after year.
- Renting your home is a lot of work, a full-time job. You work hard, let us manage your investment property so you can enjoy it.
- One Stop Shopping: When our clients are ready to sell or buy another property, they use Sand Dollar to list and sell their investment or build their portfolio.
