Sunday, December 7, 2008

Why Renting by Owner Can Save You Money

By Kevin Mitchell

At ShoreRentals.com you will find matchmaking at its finest. This beach lover's website is where vacationers go find their shore accommodations. In turn, ShoreRentals.com is where owners go to list their house, townhouse, condo, or villa for rent to vacationers. And there, they find each other!

Not only is this convenient, but quite often renting by owner can save money for the vacationer. Property owners, eager to rent out their beach property, are pricing competitively.

At ShoreRentals.com, owners can compare their rental units to other similar rentals in the same location. Listings include detailed pictures and descriptions of the rental. The savvy owner understands that to price their property attractively will help them stand out among the competition.

Owners of these properties charge one upfront price for the rental length of time. Compare this to renting from a company that manages the property for the owner. Such companies often include additional fees due to the middlemen involved. These extra fees are never outlined for you; they are simply included. You can skip this bumped up rental price by renting directly from the owner.

If your dates are flexible, renting by owner can save you a lot on money. If you can find a last minute opening, the owners will rent condos, beach homes or bungalows to you at a DEEP discount rather then leaving the unit un-rented. Always ask an owner what dates they have open, and if there are any weeks they are having trouble booking, they may be willing to discount it for you. It's a win, win situation for both.

When renting directly from the owner, the vacationer quite often gets more for their money than a basic hotel room. Often furnished and decorated individually, rental properties are more comfortable, flexible, and offer more variations, such as a kitchen. Renting accommodations with a kitchen allows vacationers to prepare their own meals at less cost than eating at out at a restaurant every night. Often those traveling with small children or big parties prefer to enjoy their meals in a more personal setting. People who are on restricted diets can avoid the challenges of trying to order from a limited restaurant menu by cooking what they want. Even those who stay at all-inclusive resorts find they don't end up using all the options for which they pay, regardless of whether they are used or not.

Find the property and rent it online, or talk to owners via phone. Save money when you go directly through the property owner on ShoreRentals.com. - 16003

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