[Easemakers Podcast E85] Renting out high-end homes and creating a gold standard vacation rental experience

For families with multiple homes, the idea of renting out a property as a vacation home can be enticing, but also overwhelming. How do you market a home to travelers who will respect and take care of a high-end property?

Kim Lalande is the Founder and CEO of Key.co, a hospitality marketplace where clients can book vetted, top-tier vacation homes, curated experiences, and in-home services, all in one place. And now, in a new Easemakers Podcast, she’s sharing her tips for renting out luxury properties — from how to attract the right type of traveler for your home, to how to create a fantastic guest experience for anyone who stays there.

Tune in to hear:

• What to know before putting a luxury home on the short-term rental market
• Common pitfalls in marketing a high-end vacation rental
• Service touches that create a 5 star guest experience
• Advice for estate managers tasked with overseeing the operations of a luxury vacation rental

Plus, check out the McKinsey report, Updating perceptions about today’s luxury traveler, that Kim mentions during our conversation.

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