As a homeowner anxious to maximize your vacation rentals, you happen to be competing with thousands of other owners who’re adding new, inventive online rental listings every single week. So you may want to step up your game. Here are some tips to help you make sure your listing does justice to your property, stands out from the crowd, and gets you that business you need.

Do your homework.

It pays to know your competition. So spend some time online searching for vapor cation rentals similar to your property. Note what works and what doesn’t.

Turn your headline into a workhorse.

The time you’ll spend crafting a concise and catchy headline will not be wasted. The headline should capture the feel and uniqueness of your property and your offer, grab the prospective renter’s attention and make him want to know more. Don’t waste precious space by repeating any information that will appear on the Web page Designs where your listing is published, like the number of bedrooms.

It’s a good idea to refresh your headline regularly. Try adding a promotion to the headline – “Cancellation, free nights” or highlighting an available week – “July 20-27, Jazz Festival”.

A strong headline and a wise choice of keywords should also increase the chances of your headline popping up when renters use search engines – with a bit of practice, you can get good at this.

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