I want to rent my house by the day. Where do I start?

Do you have a property that you don't use to live in? Have you ever considered making a profit from it? If you have answered yes, it's time to consider becoming a host of a vacation rental. Say it loud "I want to rent my house by the day!".Let's see what you have to do to achieve it.

Get your house ready

Houses for long-term rental and vacation rental have different functions. Think of your house as if it were a hotel and imagine you are a visitor: what would you need?It's essential to know the type of audience you're targeting. This will give you an idea of the decoration and the furnishings that the house should have.Don't go crazy with the decoration either. You can make something beautiful with a quick renovation with a coat of paint, vinyl floors, and some practical furniture.In this sense, you can take a look at these posts, I'm sure they'll be of interest to you!

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• Practical tips for decorating your vacation rental

Get the tourist license

The vacation rental license is essential so that you can rent your property without any problems. Each Autonomous Community manages these procedures in a different way, so check the legislation in your area carefully. On the other hand, you also have to tell your neighbors that you are going to turn your home into a tourist apartment. The better you get along with them, the better!

• Vacation rental regulations in Madrid
• Vacation rental regulations in Catalonia

Set the price

I want to rent my house by the day, how much should I charge? This is the million-dollar question. To really succeed you shouldn't have a price that's too low (this could seem suspicious to potential tenants) or too high.Take a look at the prices of apartments similar to yours in your area and set a similar rate. You can also vary the price depending on whether it's high or low season

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Establish some rules of use

What you least want is for your tenants to cause you problems or disturb the neighbors of the building, so get to work on creating some guidelines for the proper use of your home. You can establish rules relating to issues such as:

• Pet accommodation.
• Schedule for taking out the trash.
• Prohibition on having parties.

Advertise your home

Your apartment is good, beautiful and cheap, but… nobody books you! This is simply because you're not advertising it well. You have at your disposal a good number of platforms on which you can advertise it. Create a good description text description both of the house and of the attractions that the surroundings offer. Don't forget to include some good photos. What's more, you could even hire a professional photographer to have quality snapshots. To win, you have to invest!

Customer service, key to renting your house by the day

Congratulations, you're already a host! Now all you have to do is offer good customer service. Facilitate the check-in, improve your English to be able to serve foreign customers, manage essential tasks such as house cleaning and make sure they're done well. While your property is rented, be especially attentive in case your tenants have any problems.With care, dedication and professionalism, that house that right now you have closed can become an important source of income for you. Are you encouraged?

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