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 December 'data' from the Resort Market . . . 

The final report for 2016 revealed that the total inventory of homes available for sale stood at 2030 which was a 9.7% increase in listings from the December 2015 total of 1834. Month on month listings were up by 26 homes from last months total. By listing type, December inventory comprised 1950 normal owner listings, up 196 compared to December 2015 while bank owned listings month on month were down 5 from November at 45 with short sales down 2 at 35.  Total closed sales during December were down 6 compared to the November 313 total but 25 higher up on the December 2015 closed total of 288. Homes selling during December 2016 achieved an average 97% of the final listed price which was unchanged from…

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Vacation rental websites like FlipKey and HolidayLettings are probably the most popular way to secure guests for your Orlando vacation rental home. But they are not the only medium available. Facebook is a terrific tool to attract new rental guests, as well as to turn existing guests into repeat visitors and generate referral business.

One reason for Facebook’s popularity is its global reach. The social networking site has over 1.79 billion monthly active users worldwide! Since Orlando attracts visitors from around the globe, it’s in your best interest to make use of this marketing tool.

The first thing you will need to do is create a Facebook page for your vacation rental. If you don’t have one yet, you can set one up here. (include link) Unlike…

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If you plan to list your Orlando vacation home on a rental website like FlipKey or HomeAway, there are several things to do to ensure that your listing stands out from your competition, such as having good photos and a good description. But it's also important that you have a process in place to collect guest reviews.

Why Guest Reviews Matter

Here are a few reasons why it matters for you to acquire guest reviews for your Orlando vacation rental. 

#1 - Plain and simple, guest reviews help you rent out your property. Studies have shown that 81% of travelers find user reviews important on travel booking sites.* Prospective guests read reviews to see how much other visitors have liked a particular property, and whether there were any problems with…

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Impressive generously proportioned waterfront property with sensational lake views!!! The split floor plan encompasses five spacious bedrooms with plenty of room for everyone along with four luxurious bathrooms, a modern and stylish kitchen that flows through to the nook and family room as well as a formal living and dining room. Easy access to the very private rear covered patio and large extended pool deck and pool with all day sun exposure, just a few steps away through the upgraded french doors with…

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This highly sought after home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a privately screened pool and a 1 car garage. It is located in the Southern Dunes Community where there are many amenities such as a golf course, playground, fitness center, club house and community pool. It is a great community to have a vacation home being close many of Florida’s main attractions , shopping and dining . This popular community is a must for anyone seeking an action packed vacation !

Sold Price: $155,000

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Sensational 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom two story private pool home located in the highly sought after gated resort community of Windsor Hills! This floor plan is generously sized and comfortably accommodates families of all sizes. Large welcoming living and dining area as you enter the home as well as the tastefully decorated family room and modernized kitchen, with nook that opens onto a paved deck with sparkling blue pool and inviting spa. On this level you will also find the laundry room along with one of the…

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