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The Great Convergence of Hospitality: Why Property Managers Need One Platform for Every Length of Stay

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on Jun 23, 2026 1:54:02 PM

 

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Tags: Barefoot Technologies, corporate housing, mid-term stays, fractional ownership, timeshare ownership

Why Trust Accounting Matters for Vacation Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals, Resorts, Fractional Ownership, and Corporate Housing

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on Jun 2, 2026 12:11:24 PM

 

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Tags: Barefoot Technologies, corporate housing, mid-term stays, fractional ownership, timeshare ownership

Fractional Ownership vs. Timeshare: Understanding the Differences in Shared Vacation Property Models...

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on May 29, 2026 3:05:42 PM

 

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Tags: timeshare, fractional

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

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on May 12, 2026 10:30:00 AM

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.

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

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on Mar 17, 2026 2:39:52 PM

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.

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Successful Software Implementation: Building Momentum That Lasts

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on Nov 7, 2025 12:32:32 PM

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.

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

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on Sep 25, 2025 3:02:26 PM

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.

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Boost Owner Retention with Barefoot's Owner Contract Renewal Wizard

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on Sep 4, 2024 4:04:08 PM

 

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How to Prepare for Your Most Successful Vacation Rental Season

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on Jan 29, 2024 11:58:13 AM

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.

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Tags: Vacation Rental, Property manager marketing, Vacation Rental Marketing

Elevate Your Holiday Marketing Campaigns for Vacation Rental Managers

Posted by Claiborne Yarbrough on Nov 6, 2023 3:46:08 PM

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. 

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Tags: Vacation Rental, Property manager marketing, Vacation Rental Marketing