Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:47:54 -0800WeeblyThu, 06 Aug 2009 07:27:43 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2009/08/sufficient-pictures-in-a-competitive-market.htmlTake the Outer Banks for example -

With property managers lined up along the main drag on the Outer Banks of NC, the competition is undoubtedly one of the most saturated in the country. 

How can you set yourself apart? Because people use the internet to surf and shop around most of the time pictures have a huge impact on whether a renter will choose one house over another.  Having pictures that are accurate, updated, large and clear can increase conversions. The top 3 deciding factors or whether a renter will reserve are price, pictures and location. Since the price isn't the most flexible piece and location can't be changed pictures are something that can be the most important part.

Set yourself apart by having your rentals photographed by someone who has experience, can properly expose the pictures, and know what the travelers are looking for. Having internal staff take pictures of your inventory just won't cut it anymore. Differentiation can put you ahead of your competitors in a saturated market full of property managers.

This goes for other markets as well, The Disney area where I have been told that there are nearly 700 property managers with nearly 30,000 vacation rentals in a 20 mile radius. 

Travelers have a lot to choose from and many property managers to do business with. Why have potential renters turned away by not providing sufficient pictures for them to view?]]>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:36:20 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2009/08/photography-schedule.htmlDue to the high demand here is the schedule as of Tuesday August 4th 2009.

August - Texas & Outer Banks NC (taking orders)
September - Outer Banks (taking orders)
October - South Padre island (taking orders)
November - open (taking orders)
December - open (taking orders)


If you are not located in these areas please be sure to contact us right away. We can be any where any time and not all time slots are full for these destination. Orders are welcomed from anywhere in the U.S.]]>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:49:44 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2009/08/photographing-the-vacation-rentals-of-texas.htmlDuring the months of August and into September we will be covering the state of Texas from Dallas to South Padre and everywhere in between. Because we are based in Austin most jobs can be done in a few days so contact us right away as time slots are filling up. It doesn't matter if you have hundreds of rentals - we can still get the job done!


]]>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:58:03 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2008/10/the-importance-of-property-photography.htmlSuccess in finding a renter or buyer depends initially on the quality and content of an image and how it is presented. A bad photo simply deters potential viewings and reduces those all-important cost-effective opportunities to rent or sell quickly.

Potential buyers or renters will first set eyes on your property in an estate agent's office, a local newspaper or on a web page. Even if the specification for location, price, size and type of dwelling all meet their criteria, they will spend only five seconds or so glancing at the accompanying photograph and make an immediate decision whether the property is of interest.

Quality photography of vacation rentals and real estate will help with conversion whether it's a traveler looking to vacation for a week or a buyer looking to invest in their first or second home.

]]>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:46:18 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2008/10/the-ins-and-outs-of-vacation-rental-photography.htmlMany property management companies out there take pictures of their inventory just to get it completed. This is a huge mistake because the pictures are price will be the deciding factor of whether the home or condo is rented. Think about it, when was the last time you rented a home or condo that had no pictures? Exactly, probably never. A vacation rental is not a hotel room. It's unique from all other homes and the travelers should be able to see that. Pictures that are a well taken will help property managers increase conversion, give the traveler a visual, and definitely will increase trust and safety for recurring business. Many property managers have old out dated images of their inventory which is another "no no". Keep your pictures up to date by re-taking each year or after every remodel or furniture change. Unfortunately vacation rental property managers have a hard time allocating time, man power and money to provide accurate up to date images of their homes. That's where we come in.

]]>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:10:31 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2008/10/going-to-grand-cayman-check-this-out.htmlOur dear friend Justin Schmidt has launched his new company "Turtle Sports" on the 7 mile beach in Grand Cayman. All services can be found on the website www.caymanwakeboard.com. Be sure to stop by and check out the private charters and all different water sports that cater to beginners up to the experts. Operating with a top of the line watercraft and state of the art equipment, Turtle Sports can satisfy the need for fun and relaxation for an entire family or group of travelers.

]]>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:22:14 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2008/09/outer-banksvacation-rental-photography-taken.htmlWe have just returned from a 25 day photography trip from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We photographed 160 vacation rentals for various property managers spanning from Corolla NC down to South Nags Head NC. The properties consisted of condos, town homes, semi ocean front houses, and ocean front estates. Being plagued by bad weather (tropical storm Hanna) we were still able to get the job done. See some of the photos at http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/gallery.html and email in with feedback by filling out the online contact form.

]]>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:07:47 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2008/08/where-will-we-be-check-out-our-agenda.htmlOur services are unique but critical to vacation rental property managers. Contract season is here and brochures will be put together.

I wanted to pass along the schedule of our photographers:

August - Outer Banks and South Padre Island

September - Outer Banks, Galveston, Austin

October - Destin, Ft Walton Beach, Port Aransas

There is room and available time slots so please contact us to schedule some time. We can fly anywhere and photograph your rentals outside our schedule.

michael@vacationrentalphotos.com

]]>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:24:42 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2008/07/new-real-estate-and-construction-pictures.htmlVacationRentalPhotos.com has added real estate photography and new construction photography for builders. This is added to the vacation rental photography becasue most property managers are realtors. This way if there is interest we can photograph vacation rentals, homes for sale and new construction. See more information @ www.seebeforeyoustay.com or www.vacationrentalphotos.com.

 

]]>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:36:57 -0800http://www.seebeforeyoustay.com/2/post/2008/07/vacation-rental-photographyin-the-destin-area.htmlSeeBeforeYouStay.com will be in the Destin, Fort Walton, Pensacola area in October. The photography of your vacation rentals can be done then however if you like to lock down some specific times please let me know right away.

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