Parakeet Prize Contest!
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by Brad Huber
3y ago
Hey Parakeet Fam! It’s almost Thanksgiving and here at Parakeet, we have lots to be thankful for this year. To show our appreciation for your support, we are hosting a competition with some cool prizes—and hopefully getting some fun ideas for new technology along the way. Our competition is all about a button! What: A fun prize contest for the best submitted idea for how to use a connected button in a vacation rental home. The button: Fibaro Z-Wave button Prize: Your choice of Amazon Echo GoPro Hero Session YETI Roadie 20 cooler Explanation: Perhaps you’ve seen the Amazon Dash buttons? By s ..read more
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Investing in Tech Amenities for your Vacation Rental
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by Aaron
3y ago
In the constantly evolving world of vacation rentals, it is important to be able to stand out by creating a high level of comfort and convenience for your guests. Vacation rental guests in 2017 expect an experience that goes well beyond the level provided by most hotels. To provide this experience it is important to look objectively at the amenities of your vacation rental and determine the weak points of the experience you are providing guests. While many guests tend to choose vacation rentals for reasons such as pets, children, and privacy; many guest’s decisions will ride solely on the conv ..read more
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Improving Energy Efficiency in Multifamily Buildings
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by Aaron
3y ago
Improving the energy efficiency of multifamily housing is a win for everyone involved, and the impact is felt at every level. Of course, the main benefit for everyone is a reduced carbon footprint, and that can’t be overstated. It will become more and more clear that we have a responsibility to do what we can to reduce climate change. But there are many, many other benefits of energy-efficient retrofits. Cost-effective upgrades have been shown to improve energy efficiency by 15-30% in multi-family housing, reducing costs and providing tons of additional benefits for owners and residents. Those ..read more
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Smart Apartments Make Financial Sense
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by Aaron
3y ago
The smart home market is growing rapidly. With an estimated 50-200 billion connected devices in the wild by 2020, the future of “home” is coming faster than expected. Safe to say, homeowners have embraced the new technology: in a recent survey, over half of Americans said they already owned smart home technology or planned to invest in it in 2016. But there are millions of Americans who live in multi-family housing, who do not own their homes, and depend on their property management to implement new technology. The implementation of smart apartments has a slower path to the mainstream than sma ..read more
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From Vacation Rentals, Guests Expect a Hotel-Like Experience
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by Aaron
3y ago
The vacation rental industry is growing like crazy, and that’s a good thing for homeowners and travelers alike. The flood of options on the market has opened up new opportunities for homeowners to make extra money, and for people to travel all over the world and feel right at home. Many people prefer vacation rentals because it’s a more relaxed, comfy experience where you get a taste of the local culture. But it’s important to realize that guests still expect a hotel-quality experience from vacation rentals. With less regulation than hotels, vacation rentals need to go the extra mile to offer ..read more
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Measuring the ROI of Your Vacation Rental
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by Aaron
3y ago
Many people consider vacation rentals good investments — a nice source of passive income. And they can be. But as with any financial decision, it’s best not to jump in without considering the nitty gritty details and determine just how much money your vacation rental will be making. In the business world, this is called ROI, or return on investment. Only when you know how much money and time you are putting in can you understand how profitable your investment is. The basic formula is: Net revenue (gross revenue – property expenses – marketing expense – time) + owner use = return on investment ..read more
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2016 VRMA National Conference Guide (Parakeet Edition)
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by Aaron
3y ago
It’s that time of year, time for the VRMA National Conference. As we prep for this year’s conference we have made a list of highlighted sessions and events to help you make the most use of your time at the conference. This list is structured to give you a well rounded conference experience and also features some local restaurants and attractions you can see during your downtime in Chandler. Sunday, 10/16 6:00-8:00 – Welcome Reception (sponsored by HomeAway) The welcome reception is always a great way to kick off the National Conference. There is a great amount of knowledge transfer that takes ..read more
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Parakeet Featured on Beehive Startups Blog
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by Aaron
3y ago
This week our CEO and fearless leader Brad Huber was featured on the Beehive Startups blog. Brad discussed the end of keys, home automation for vacation rentals and the growth of the vacation rental market. Check it out HERE ..read more
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5 Ways To Make Your Vacation Rental Stand Out
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by Aaron
3y ago
The vacation rental industry is booming as guests take to renting homes instead of staying in hotels, and it’s a great thing for everyone involved. But in a day and age where guests have thousands of options to choose from, everywhere they travel, how do you make your vacation rental stand out? Here are 5 things you can do to boost reservations:   1. Have a game room Everyone loves a game room, particularly if you often have young adults or people with children staying at your property. Some great things for a game room:   Pool table: These can be expensive but often people give them ..read more
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Protecting Your Property With Home Automation
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by Aaron
3y ago
When renting out your property as a vacation home, one of the most stressful aspects can be wondering how you are going to protect your property, especially if you don’t live nearby and are managing remotely.   Luckily, we live in a day and age where there are plenty of technologies and products to help you keep your peace of mind that your property is safe and secure — and new technology is being released every day. It’s never been easier to ensure that your property stays safe while it makes you some money on the side.   Flood and Freeze Sensors If you own property in an area that ..read more
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