3rd party rentals?

[irish]

Recently i listed my Marriott villa for rent.. i am receiving a lot of interest in the rental . the problem i am running into is they are turning out to be "3rd party rentals". so my question is IF/WHEN YOU RENT, DO YOU DO 3RD PARTY RENTALS??
TIA

 

[cds62]

I rented both my Ocean Watch weeks to third party companies last year for the first time. Both contacted me from my listing on the internet and offered me what I was asking. The process was very easy and all I needed to do later on was add the tenants name to the reservation once the weeks were rented by the companies. I did research on both companies prior to renting to them.

 

[irish]

yes, however, when i receive the emails for the rental, there is no mention of a "3rd party". When i email the rental agreement then it comes out that this is for their "sister"," niece", ETC.. Because my rental is for a PRIME week and only to cover the cost of my M/F, i am thinking these may be agents trolling for rentals so they can "up the price".

 

[cds62]

With the two companies I dealt with there was never a "niece" story. I knew upfront that they were a third party rental company and would be asking more for the week. Since they offered me what I was asking for the rental it worked out for me and I would rent to them again should the opportunity present itself.

 

[ilene13]

The only 3rd party rental I have done is with a rental company. Never a "relative" story.

 

[GrayFal]

I just received an email where they specified they had a client looking for two studios and they only had one. So I would not be comfortable with someone who is not upfront about their intentions.


Why are you only covering your MF on a prime week? Maybe be closer to the going rate would eliminate the tire kickers and those trying to profit off you.

 

[irish]

you are probably right GRAYFAL, however, it has been my experience that if i put it out there at a very good price it GOES. last year i listed 3 and they were gone in 5 hours. this is my FIRST experience with 3rd party rentals.if i can't use them, i just want my m/f's and rental ad covered.PLUS, on this particular rental, it makes me feel good that a FAMILY will get to enjoy "THE DISNEY EXPERIENCE" without having to mortgage the house.!!

 

[DeniseM]

There are some reputable rental agencies that I do 3rd party rentals with, and they are great to work with and very professional.

But I don't do 3rd party rentals with amateurs - who often turn out to be free lancers doing 3rd party rentals for a profit.

If it's a family member, helping another family member I say, "Have Aunt Sally contact me, and I will work with both of you, so you can help her."

 

[Ty1on]

If it's a family member, helping another family member I say, "Have Aunt Sally contact me, and I will work with both of you, so you can help her."

Do you find this runs them off?

 

[DeniseM]

Do you find this runs them off?

Not if they are Legit.

 

[irish]

DENISE M, That is exactly what i did.

 

[DeniseM]

If it runs them off:

-They are nervous newbies that will be difficult to work with.

OR

-They are doing 3rd party rentals for a profit, and not disclosing that to you.

Either way - you don't want to rent to them.

 

[Ty1on]

If it runs them off:

-They are nervous newbies that will be difficult to work with.

OR

-They are doing 3rd party rentals for a profit, and not disclosing that to you.

Either way - you don't want to rent to them.

That's what I was wondering. Good tactic.