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What is ValueVacationRentals.com? |
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ValueVacationRentals.com is a full service, online
vacation rental property marketing and listing service.
ValueVacationRentals.com provides the easiest and most convenient way
for vacationers and vacation rental owners to meet online.
ValueVacationRentals.com provides an easy-to-search database of private
vacation rental homes, villas, condos, apartments, chalets, cabins, and
retreats. Simply search our vacation rental listings to find the perfect
place to stay on your next vacation.
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How does ValueVacationRentals.com work? |
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Let ValueVacationRentals.com help you search for the
perfect place to stay! You can search for a vacation rental by location
(i.e. state or city) or property amenities (i.e. number of bedrooms or
bathrooms, guests the property will sleep, rental rates, property type -
house, apartment, condo, etc.). You can investigate individual property
listings, review the property descriptions and photos, and contact the
vacation rental owner directly via the email, fax or telephone number
provided on each rental listing page.
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What does it cost to search
ValueVacationRentals.com? |
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There is no cost to search the ValueVacationRentals.com
database of vacation rentals. Simply search our property listings to
find the perfect place to stay on your next vacation.
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Do I need to register to search your
database for vacation rentals? |
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Registration is not required. Simply search our property
listings to find the perfect place to stay on your next vacation.
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Does ValueVacationRentals.com warrant
or verify the listing information on this website? |
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No. All listing information is provided directly by the
vacation rental owner or their representative. We do not warrant or
verify listing information (please refer to our Disclaimer).
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What role does ValueVacationRentals.com
play in reserving the vacation rental I am interested in? |
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ValueVacationRentals.com does not act as a reservation
or booking agent. All bookings and reservations are made by you directly
with the vacation rental owner or representative. As you find vacation
rentals that you are interested in, contact the vacation rental owner
directly via the email, fax or telephone information found on each
rental listing page.
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What is ValueVacationRentals.com? |
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ValueVacationRentals.com is a full service, online
vacation rental property marketing and listing service.
ValueVacationRentals.com provides the easiest and most convenient way
for vacationers and vacation rental owners to meet online.
ValueVacationRentals.com will increase your vacation rental’s exposure
to a world wide vacationing audience, while controlling your costs to do
so. Let ValueVacationRentals.com increase your revenue by increasing
your inquiries and bookings.
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How does ValueVacationRentals.com
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Vacationers searching for a vacation rental will see
your vacation listing on our website. Your listing will provide them
with detailed information about your vacation rental - including a
professional layout, property description, rental rates, photo gallery
(includes 8 photos), virtual tour (optional), property amenities, a
calendar of availability, links to other sites of interest (including
local area weather, local area maps, and your private web site), contact
information, and more. Vacationers will contact you directly to book a
reservation using the email, fax or telephone number you provide on your
listing page (see a sample vacation rental listing). Ongoing, as a
vacation rental owner you are provided with a full array of
administration tools to access and edit your listing 24/7 via Owners
Login.
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What is the annual fee to list my
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The annual fee is $89 and includes 8 photos. Multiple property listings and/or multi-year listings are eligible for discounts. Simply click on List Your Property on our Homepage to get started. (complete pricing details)
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What does the annual fee include? |
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ValueVacationRentals.com is your full service vacation rental listing partner! We will list, market, promote, and expose your vacation rental to as many vacationers as possible. Our goal is to drive as many qualified inquiries to your listing as possible. Your membership includes:
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INCREASE your vacation rental’s exposure, and CONTROL your COST at the same time! Even if you have your vacation rental listed with other vacation rental websites, increase your exposure with ValueVacationRentals.com. Keep in mind, our annual fee is significantly lower than our competitor’s fees! In fact, many of our competitor’s annual fees are 50%-100%+ higher than our annual fee of $89. And we offer 8 photos, while they only offer 3-4! When compared side-by-side, ValueVacationRentals.com provides our clients with more features and services at a lower price (see Us vs. Competition). The annual fee is $89. Simply click on List Your Property on our Homepage to get started. (complete pricing details)
Professional Listing of Your Vacation Rental.
Studies show that crisp, clear and attractive websites receive most
of the business conducted on the internet. And listings that include an
extensive photo gallery or virtual tour capture even more.
ValueVacationRentals.com has conducted extensive research, and invested
tremendous resources to provide you with the most professional looking
vacation rental listing service in the industry.
Maximum, Worldwide Exposure
It is estimated that over 100 million people visit the internet every day. Over 1 million visitors are specifically looking for vacation travel accommodations, and growing! The best way to be certain that your vacation rental is getting maximum exposure to these internet visitors is to list your vacation rental with ValueVacationRentals.com. You can never have too much exposure!
Control Your Costs
The internet is the most cost effective way to advertise your
vacation rental worldwide. For a fraction of the price it costs to run
one advertisement in a newspaper or travel magazine, you can reach
millions of vacationers searching for a vacation rental just like yours.
And our relentless marketing campaign is dedicated to attracting as many
vacationers to your listing page as possible.
A Photo Gallery of 8 photos – (4 additional photos for $30/yr)
The best way to attract attention to your vacation rental is to show
it off with photos – the more the better! Your vacation rental listing
includes a photo gallery of 8 photos, and you can customize each photo
by adding a unique caption. In addition, as vacationers search your city
for a vacation rental, a photo of your listing will appear in our
property search summary page to maximize your listing exposure. Our
competitors charge up to $30 per photo, and often charge you to change
your listing photo(s) but we encourage you to keep things fresh by
changing photos as often as you wish – WITHOUT charge!
Virtual Tour Technology - Set Your Property Listing Apart From The
Rest.
ValueVacationRentals.com offers Virtual Tour and 360-degree panorama
technology (see details). Let us capture the atmosphere of your unique
and beautiful home by creating a virtual tour on our website (view a
sample tour). If you already have a virtual tour of your vacation
rental, you can link it to/from your listing page on
ValueVacationRentals.com.
Vigorous, Ongoing Marketing Campaign To Drive Traffic To Your
Vacation Rental Listing.
Our mission is to drive as much traffic to your vacation rental
listing as possible. In our efforts to direct maximum rental inquiries
and rental revenues to our property owners, ValueVacationRentals.com
invests in a vigorous national marketing campaign. We only succeed when
you succeed!
Your Own Unique Web Address (URL).
Your vacation rental listing will have its own unique web address.
By listing your vacation rental on ValueVacationRentals.com, your
website will be indexed twice in search engine (i.e. Google) results. In
addition, your website URL can be used in countless ways, including
emails to potential renters, on your own home page, linked to other
websites or on print material such as business cards, postcards, flyers,
etc.
Links To Other Websites
You can add website links to your vacation rental listing page.
Examples may include your own private website, virtual tour, local
attractions, and more. Each listing page automatically includes a link
to Local Area Weather and Local Area Map.
We will place a link to a commercial website provided said commercial
site places a reciprocal link back to ValueVacationRentals.com (either to your ValueVacationRentals.com listing
page or to the ValueVacationRentals.com Homepage). The reciprocal link must be located either
on the page that is linked to your ValueVacationRentals.com listing page or on the homepage
of the commercial site. A link on a ‘links page’ does not count.
Remember that reciprocal links are highly valuable these days in
improving the search engine rankings of everyone.
Email-a-Friend
One of the best ways to “spread the word” about your vacation rental
listing is through word of mouth. Email-a-Friend (otherwise known as
viral marketing) is a proven method of increasing your vacation rental’s
exposure. Your listing page automatically includes this important
feature.
Advanced Vacation Rental Search
Our advanced search function allows vacationers to search our
website by criteria that are important to them. Whether they wish to
search for a vacation rental by location, price, or size, our advanced
search function will allow vacationers to search our website for exactly
what they want – their very own perfect place to stay!
Unlimited Vacation Rental Description
We want your vacation rental listing to be as appealing to visitors
and potential renters as absolutely possible. No one knows how to
describe how wonderful your vacation rental is better than you do. So we
give you all the room you need to paint the picture of words that will
rent your property.
Local Area Map
Your vacation rental listing includes a link to a local area map
customized to your address that will help vacationers locate your
vacation rental.
Local Area Weather
Your vacation rental listing includes a link to local area weather
customized to your address and surrounding area. Your visitors will be
able to view the current weather conditions and forecast.
Visitor & Inquiry Counter
Our detailed webpage counter is designed to keep you updated on how
many visitors and inquiries you receive monthly and annually.
Currency Converter
Each vacation rental listing includes a Currency Converter, to
provide our International visitors with a convenient way to convert your
vacation rental price(s) from U.S. dollars ($) to their local currency.
Real-Time Availability Calendar (optional)
If you choose, your listing will include a Real-Time Availability
Calendar. Vacationers searching for accommodations appreciate knowing
your availability, and owners benefit by receiving pre-qualified
inquiries. You can update your availability calendar 24/7 through Owners
Login.
Owners Login Administration Tools
Owners Login is the administration toolbox for your vacation rental
listing. Owners Login allows you to access, edit, and monitor your
vacation rental listing 24/7. We do not require an email or letter to
make changes to your vacation rental listing like many other vacation
rental websites. Simply login with your username and password to make
changes to your listing 24 hours a day. Our Owners Login area is easy to
use and changes are updated instantly. If you would like assistance with
your listing, you can also contact us at (775) 886-0820 or at info@ValueVacationRentals.com.
Multiple Listing Summary Page
For our clients that list more than one vacation rental with
ValueVacationRentals.com, our “See All of My Listings” link shows on
each of your individual listing pages. This link takes the visitor to a
Multiple Listing Summary Page of all of your listings on a single
webpage - including a thumbnail photo, property location, description,
and property amenities. From this summary page, the vacationer can visit
each of your individual listings for complete details.
No Management Fees or Commissions
All we charge is an annual listing fee. There are no hidden fees,
management fees or commissions. You set the prices for your vacation
rental, and interested vacationers contact you directly.
Complete Customer Support
We are here to help you! Contact us at (775) 886-0820 us with
any/all of your questions. Our friendly and professional staff will do
everything possible to answer your questions. Or, email us at info@ValueVacationRentals.com.
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How does ValueVacationRentals.com
compare with other vacation rental listing services? |
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ValueVacationRentals.com is the best value available in
the vacation rental listing industry! We provide superior service and
functionality for LESS COST. Listing prices at our competitor’s websites
continue to rise. In fact, many of our competitor’s annual fees are
50%-100%+ higher than our annual fee of $89. And we offer 8 photos,
while they only offer 3-4! (Us vs. Competition).
In addition, remember that our listing fee may be tax deductible**
making the true cost of listing your property with us even lower. No
commissions or management fees will ever be charged. We invite you to
join us, and enjoy an increase in rental inquiries, bookings and
revenues from your listing on ValueVacationRentals.com! Click here to List Your
Property.
**ValueVacationRentals.com is not a legal or tax advisor. Please consult
with your legal or tax professional.
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Why should I list my vacation rental? |
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INCREASE your vacation rental’s exposure, and CONTROL
your COSTS at the same time! The internet is the most cost effective way
to advertise your vacation rental worldwide. For a fraction of the price
it costs to run one advertisement in a newspaper or travel magazine, you
can reach millions of vacationers searching for a vacation rental just
like yours. And our relentless marketing campaign is dedicated to
attracting as many vacationers to your listing page as possible.
ValueVacationRentals.com is your full service vacation rental listing
partner! We will list, market, promote, and expose your vacation rental
to as many vacationers as possible. Our goal is to drive as many
qualified inquiries to your listing as possible.
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How do I list my vacation rental? |
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It’s easy! Simply click on List Your Property on our
Homepage. We will lead you through the process to list your vacation
rental step-by-step. In just minutes, your property will be advertised
to a world wide audience, complete with professional layout, property
description, rental rates, photo gallery (includes 8 photos), virtual
tour (optional), property amenities, a calendar of availability, links
to other sites of interest (including local area weather, local area
maps, and your private web site), contact information, and more (view a
sample vacation rental listing).
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How soon will my vacation rental be
listed? |
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Your vacation rental will be listed on the
ValueVacationRentals.com website immediately after you complete our
online listing process.
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Will ValueVacationRentals.com create
my listing for me? |
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Yes. Let us save you time by creating your listing for you! Simply let us know where your vacation rental is currently listed on the internet and we’ll do all the work*. We will replicate your current listing on our website. Prior to activation, we will send you a preview of your listing. Once authorized by you, we will launch your listing! (one time setup fee of $30 per listing applies). Simply click on List Your Property and follow the easy step-by-step process to list your property.
*Void where prohibited and not available for use with copyright material
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Will my vacation rental listing look
Professional? |
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Yes. Studies show that crisp, clear and attractive
websites receive most of the business conducted on the internet. And
listings that include an extensive photo gallery and virtual tour
capture even more. ValueVacationRentals.com has conducted extensive
research, and invested tremendous resources to provide you with the most
professional looking vacation rental listing service in the industry. See a sample listing.
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Do you offer discounts for listing
multiple vacation rentals and/or multi-year listings? |
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Yes. Starting with only your second listing, you will
receive a discount to our already low listing price (complete pricing details). For our
clients that list more than one vacation rental with
ValueVacationRentals.com, our “See All of My Listings” link shows on
each of your individual listing pages. This link takes the visitor to a
Multiple Listing Summary Page of all of your listings on a single
webpage - including a thumbnail photo, property location, description,
and property amenities. From this summary page, the vacationer can visit
each of your individual listings for complete details.
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What is ValueVacationRentals.com
refund policy? |
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Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds. However, we
would be happy to work with you in the event you temporarily remove your
vacation rental from the rental market, or would like to transfer your
listing to another vacation rental. Contact us and we will inactivate or
transfer your listing for you. In both instances, the original term and
renewal date will remain in force.
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Does ValueVacationRentals.com warrant
or verify the listing information on this website? |
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No. All listing information is provided directly by you,
the vacation rental owner or representative. We do not warrant or verify
listing information (please refer to our Disclaimer).
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What role does
ValueVacationRentals.com play in taking reservations for my vacation
rental? |
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ValueVacationRentals.com does not act as a reservation
or booking agent. All bookings and reservations are made by interested
vacationers directly with you, the vacation rental owner or
representative via the email, fax or telephone information you provide
on each rental listing page.
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Is it easy to list my vacation rental? |
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It’s easy! Simply click on List Your Property on our
Homepage. We will lead you through the process to list your vacation
rental step-by-step. In just minutes, your property will be advertised
to a world wide audience, complete with professional layout, property
description, rental rates, photo gallery (includes 8 photos), virtual
tour (optional), property amenities, a calendar of availability, links
to other sites of interest (including local area weather, local area
maps, and your private web site), contact information, and more (view a
sample vacation rental listing).
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How often can I make changes to my
vacation rental listing page? |
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As often as you like. Owners Login is the administration
toolbox for your vacation rental listing. Owners Login allows you to
access, edit, and monitor your vacation rental listing 24/7. We do not
require an email or letter to make changes to your vacation rental
listing like many other vacation rental websites. Simply login with your
username and password to make changes to your listing 24 hours a day.
Our Owners Login area is easy to use and changes are updated instantly.
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How do I add photos to my vacation
rental listing? |
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The best way to attract attention to your vacation
rental is to show it off with photos – the more the better! There are 4
ways to add photos to your vacation rental listing*.
- 1. Upload your photos – after your listing is created, simply
login to Owners Login using your username and password. Located on our
homepage, >Owners Login is the administration toolbox for your vacation
rental listing. Owners Login allows you to access, edit, and monitor
your vacation rental listing 24/7. Follow the easy, step-by-step
process to upload your photos. Your photos will be uploaded instantly.
- 2. Email your photos – simply attach the photos that you wish to
add to your listing to an email, and send them to us at
photos@ValueVacationRentals.com.
- 3. Send us a link – if your photos are already on a website, let
us know where to find them by sending us the web address (URL) for
each photo at
photos@ValueVacationRentals.com.
- 4. Regular mail - Please mail your photos to:
Value Vacation Rentals, Inc.
502 N. Division Street
Carson City, NV 89703
We would be happy to return your photos to you, so please provide us
with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, or a check for $5 made out
to Value Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Reminder - if you email, send us a link, or mail your photos to us,
please be certain to let us know your name and listing number, so we
know which vacation rental to add them to. Also, please indicate in
which order you would like your photos displayed (i.e. #1, #2,…., #8).
We will post your #1 photo as the primary photo on your listing page, as
well as the thumbnail photo displayed on the city listing summary page.
We will post the photos to your listing within 24-48 hours, and email a
confirmation to you when finished.
* All photos must be your own originals. Copyright material is strictly
prohibited. Please do NOT upload or send copyright material, postcards,
brochures, photocopies, negatives or slides.
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How do I add a Virtual Tour to my
vacation rental listing? |
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Virtual Tour Technology – Set your Property Listing
Apart From The Rest. ValueVacationRentals.com offers Virtual Tour and
360-degree panorama technology (see details). Let us capture the
atmosphere of your unique and beautiful home by creating a virtual tour
on our website (view a sample tour). Due to the custom nature of this
feature, please contact us at info@ValueVacationRentals.com to get
started. If you already have a virtual tour of your vacation rental, you
can link it to/from your listing page on ValueVacationRentals.com.
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How do you attract attention to my Virtual Tour? |
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When you purchase our Virtual Tour service, your listing will be highlighted on our website in several ways. First, your listing will appear at the TOP of the page that shows all listings in your city or location. Second, we attract attention to your listing by placing a Virtual Tour icon (motion picture camera) and blinking "Take a Virtual Tour" text on your summary page listing. Third, we prominently display a blinking "Take a Virtual Tour" link on your final listing page.
We also provide you with a unique URL to your Virtual Tour (i.e. www.virtualtour/12345.com) with unlimited access, so you can share it with all of your potential renters, print it on all of your marketing materials, and email it to anyone you wish!
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How can I display more than 8 photos? |
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Our $89 annual fee includes 8 photos. You can add 4
additional photos, for a total of 12, to your photo gallery for an
additional annual fee of $30. There is no charge to change or delete
photos in your photo gallery. See complete pricing details for more
information.
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Does adding 4 Additional Photos improve my listing rank? |
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Yes. When you purchase 4 Additional Photos, your listing will be given preference over other listings that do not add 4 Additional Photos. As a result, your listing will be at or near the very top of the page that shows all listings in your city or location.
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What photo file types do you accept? |
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We accept jpeg file types only. If you have questions about jpeg files, please
contact us at photos@ValueVacationRentals.com.
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Can I change my photos in the future? |
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Yes. Simply login to Owners Login with your username and
password to make changes to your listing 24 hours a day. Our Owners Login area is easy to use and changes are updated instantly.
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Will I have a personalized website
address (URL)? |
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Your vacation rental listing will have its own unique
web address (URL). By listing your vacation rental on
ValueVacationRentals.com, your website will be indexed twice in search
engine (i.e. Google) results. In addition, your website URL can be used
in countless ways, including emails to potential renters, on your own
home page, linked to other websites or on print material such as
business cards, postcards, flyers, etc.
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How do I become a Featured Listing? |
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A Featured Listing places a photo of your vacation
rental right on our Homepage. As a Featured Listing, every visitor to
our website will see your vacation rental before any other. And since
most vacationers are looking for something different and new, chances
are that your vacation rental will be of interest to them. For further
details, they simply click on your photo, and are taken directly to your
listing page. Contact us at info@ValueVacationRentals.com for further
details.
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Can I link my listing page to/from
other Websites? |
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Yes. Each listing page automatically includes a link to Local Area Weather and Loacl Area Maps.
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How do I add links to/from my vacation
rental listing? |
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You can add up to 2 website links to your vacation rental listing page during the List Your Property process or in Owners Login. Examples may include your own private website, virtual tour, local attraction websites etc. In addition, we will provide you with a unique URL (Uniform Resource Locator) to use as the link from other websites to your listing page with ValueVacationRentals.com
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Can I use HTML in my vacation rental
listing? |
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No. Please email us at info@valuevacationrentals.com if you have any questions regarding HTML in your vacation rental listing.
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| Security/Privacy |
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Do you share my personal information? |
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All information that you provide to
ValueVacationRentals.com during the registration process is held
strictly confidential. During the listing process, you can choose which
contact information will be visible to potential renters on your
vacation rental listing. For example your information might look like
this:
Registration Contact: Joe Smith
Phone: 775-123-4567
Email: johnsmith@yahoo.com |
Listing Contact: J. Smith or Joe or Mary
Phone: 775-123-4567 or 888-123-4567
Email: myrentalhome@yahoo.com |
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How secure is the transaction to
purchase a listing? |
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ValueVacationRentals.com is dedicated to providing users with the highest level of security throughout all transactions. ValueVacationRentals.com utilizes a digital Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate. This system reflects the leading security protocol on the Internet. As a result, all online communications and transactions are secure.
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Are my name, e-mail address and phone
number public? |
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Only the information you enter on each individual listing will be made available for prospective renters to contact you. The information collected for your membership will not be made available to the public.
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| Login |
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How do I login? |
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Located on our Homepage, Owners Login is the
administration toolbox for your vacation rental listing. Owners Login
allows you to access, edit, and monitor your vacation rental listing
24/7. Simply login with your username and password to make changes to
your listing 24 hours a day. Our Owners Login area is easy to use and
changes are updated instantly.
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What do I do if I forget my username
and password? |
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In Owners Login, simply click on Forgot Username and Password. We will email your Username and Password to you. If you need further assistance, please contact us at support@valuevacationrentals.com
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How do I view my vacation rental
statistics? |
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The total number of visitors and email inquiries to your listing will appear on the Welcome Page of your membership account in Owners Login. You may also view a history log of all email inquiries sent to your listing.
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