Barefoot Technologies Blog- Vacation Rental Industry News

8 Questions Every Property Manager Should Ask Before Expanding Into Mid-Term and Extended Stays

The line between vacation rentals, corporate housing, and extended stays is disappearing fast.

Barefoot Technologies Announces Major UI/UX Advancements in Barefoot Agent 5.0

Barefoot Technologies is excited to announce the continued evolution of the Barefoot platform with the rollout of Barefoot Agent 5.0, the fifth major generation of the company’s property management system. These enhancements reflect significant progress in user experience, platform performance, and operational efficiency while continuing to build on the infrastructure that has defined Barefoot for decades.

Successful Software Implementation: Building Momentum That Lasts

Transitioning to new property management software isn’t just a technical project—it’s a business transformation. It touches every department, every process, and ultimately, every guest and owner experience you deliver.

Preparing for Fall: How Barefoot’s Owner Portal Keeps Owners Informed and Engaged

As the busy summer travel season winds down, fall becomes a critical time for property managers and owners. While guests may shift from long vacations to weekend getaways and holiday planning, owners are looking closely at their property performance and preparing their homes for the months ahead.

The peak season for many vacation rentals is just around the corner, so property managers need to go beyond routine maintenance and consider strategic measures to ensure a successful and simplified experience.

This time of year is a golden opportunity for vacation rental managers to boost their revenue by using the holiday season to reach out to past and new guests for future bookings. In this blog post, we will discuss various techniques that can help vacation rental managers maximize their holiday marketing campaigns, including using the tools Barefoot’s PMS (Property Management System) provides, like historical data and dynamic pricing, microtargeting guests, utilizing automations and offering coupons and rewards. 

Here are some good best practices for vacation rental management companies when a hurricane is coming:

Barefoot and Key Data Dashboard are pleased to announce an important new piece of their integration that will promote communication with owners about where the local market stands and how their property is performing relative to that market with a current property performance report. This allows the vacation rental manager to show up to the moment data to emphasize their management value proposition and increase the stickiness for owner relationships from inside of the Barefoot owner portal.

Switching vacation rental management software can be a daunting task. There are so many factors to consider, and it can be difficult to get buy-in from all stakeholders. However, if you do your research and present a clear case for the switch, you can increase your chances of success.