Staying Unique – Focus On 5+ Main Amenities & Features
Watch Out For "Location, Location, Location" Tunnel Vision When designing a vacation rental strategy, success is found with five (or more) main amenity points. It is common to hear, “location, location, location,” in the business, but the perception of view and location often improperly shadows the importance of offering other supporting & unique amenities. Focus On 5 (or more) Main Points...
Beautiful new listings on Isle of Palms and Wild Dunes
There are a couple of new and unique properties for sale on Isle of Palms and Wild Dunes. The first is an amazing 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house located on the Intracoastal Waterway, and the other is an upgraded property in the Wild Dunes Resort with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. 42 Intracoastal Court gives you a glimpse into the Lowcountry Lifestyle with a private dock and heated pool that...
Three bedroom condo just listed on Daniel Island
We have a great new listing on Daniel Island at 135 Pier View St., unit 101. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom is 1,593 square feet and is one of only a few units that has direct, private outside access. Built in 2007, this is a modern, upscale property that includes hardwood floors and a gourmet kitchen. There is a community pool and club membership available to the Daniel Island Club. Daniel Island...
“In House” Services Lack Transparency For Vacation Rental Home Owners
What Are "In-House" Services in Vacation Property Management? I'm often asked by potential clients, "What 'in-house' services does your company provide?" This is a great indication a sales pitch has been provided by another vacation property management company. 'In-house' refers to services provided by staff or employees of the vacation management company such as cleaning, HVAC repair, handyman...
Sales Continue to Progress in the Charleston Market
Despite the government shutdown last month, October showed more promising numbers for the Charleston Market. According to the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® (CTAR), 1,020 homes sold at a median price of $190,000, which is up from 920 homes sold at a median price of $185,000 in October 2012. Year-to-date, sales numbers and prices aren't showing any sign of decline. Compared to last...
Why Guests Vacation: Rest and Relaxation
Why Guests Vacation What guides a guest to book a vacation rental? Most believe it is price or location or amenities. Yes, these are very important, but it is important to remember the vacation is not about a house or condo or even the bells and whistles. It is about an experience. It's somewhere to spend time with friends and family... and most importantly, to enjoy some rest & relaxation....
The Most Costly Vacation Rental Furnishings
The Most Costly Vacation Rental Furnishings In the past, homeowners would fill their rental homes with low price furnishings. It was a great way to save a few bucks, right? Grab a few tables, dressers, bed sets, and wall pieces from a thrift store and voila... a full furnished vacation rental! This is no longer a good idea. In fact, the thrift store approach is a very, very poor one and...
Charleston, Kiawah, and Wild Dunes praised by Condé Nast Readers
"A bucket list city!" "The food, history, architecture and people are wonderful." "Gracious and beautiful." "Amazing shopping," and "magnificent" bed and breakfasts. "Insanely nice locals." These are just a few of the flattering remarks about the Holy City left by readers as they gave us the # 1 spot for the third year in a row as a Top City. Last year we were excited to be voted by readers...
Charleston market exceeding 2013 expectations
With home sales 24% higher than they were at this time in 2012, it’s no surprise that the Charleston market has made more progress than was predicted in 2013. In 2012 the market stabilized with home sales and prices, but 2013 has seen local and national rises in median prices and home sales that have been higher than most expected they would be at this point. The time that property is on the...
Get a “taste” of the Lowcountry this Fall!
The BB&T Food and Wine Festival's Ticket Launch Party tonight kicks off what is going to be a very busy Fall filled with exciting culinary Lowcountry events. The Launch Party is held annually in order to give Food and Wine attendees an idea of what the 2014 festival will be like. This year, the event will take place at the Mixson Bath and Racquet Club, a private club in North Charleston that...