Lean on smart home technology
Today, you no longer have to be there to control many aspects of your home. One of the keys to managing your vacation remotely is to rely on smart technology whenever you can. In addition to installing smart locks, getting smart thermostats and smart lights allows you to turn down temperatures or switch off lights once guests are gone, which can save on electricity costs.
Vacasa is taking smart home technology into our own hands. Since you’re miles away, you won’t know if guests are throwing noisy parties until a neighbor calls to complain. Noise monitoring devices are non-invasive and measure overall noise levels at your property, which can help tip you off to any noisy gatherings. Vacasa's branded Wifi routers will also monitor the number of devices connected to your network at any one time, which can help your local team weed out issues before they arise.
Establish a team of local contractors
Like the saying goes, “It takes a village.” Something is bound to happen while you’re away: a roof will leak, a pipe will burst, an appliance will break. What’s even better than you being there to fix it all? Having a list of local maintenance and repair professionals ready to jump in and save the day (and the guest’s stay).
People you should have on speed dial include plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and repairmen. Have 2 or 3 backups too, since not everyone can be available last minute.
Homeowners who work with Vacasa enjoy the built-in benefit of our team of maintenance techs—and, for bigger jobs, trusted vendors in the area who we already know and love. We also handle scheduling and coordinating any maintenance and repairs on their behalf.
Line up trusted house cleaners
Don’t skimp on professional house cleaning. An immaculate vacation home is essential to today’s travelers. It tells guests that your vacation rental is not just sanitized, but safe. Cleanliness is also a top thing that guests will notice and be quick to review you on. To make sure your home is left as pristine as possible after every check-out, ask your cleaners to follow a vacation rental cleaning checklist.
Vacasa directly employs housekeepers, who clean all our homes with extra care according to our Vacasa Premium Clean program.
