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🧭 Purpose

To ensure every guest inquiry is handled with warmth, speed, and care—enhancing the overall experience and increasing booking conversion across all platforms.

👥 Types of Guests

  1. Ready to Book ✅
    • Confirm availability
    • Create urgency (“We’re getting a lot of interest in these dates”)
    • Send the booking link promptly
  2. Undecided 🤔
    • Offer helpful suggestions (local attractions, property highlights)
    • Ask what they’re looking for in their stay
    • Follow up if they haven’t replied in 12–24 hours
  3. Price Sensitive 💰
    • Highlight value, not just price (location, amenities, reviews)
    • Offer alternatives or discounts if appropriate
    • Reinforce limited availability

💬 Communication Guidelines

  • Personalize every message—no robotic responses 🤖
  • Avoid emojis in replies (unless casual chat applies), but keep the tone warm and engaging
  • Use guest names often and reference their inquiry directly
  • Keep it conversational and human
  • Always end with an open-ended offer to help further

Examples:

  • “I’d love to help make this trip special—do you have any specific plans while you’re in town?”
  • “We’d be happy to set up a pack-and-play or pool fence for your little ones, just let us know!”

🕰️ Timeliness is Key

  • Reply within 1 hour or less during business hours
  • If it’s after hours, set a reminder to respond first thing in the morning
  • Use calendar notifications to track follow-ups

Missed replies = missed revenue 💸 and unhappy homeowners

🗺️ Know the Area

  • Use ChatGPT or a quick Google search to reference:
    • Local restaurants 🍝
    • Attractions 🎢
    • Beaches, parks, or kid-friendly activities 🌴
  • Anticipate common questions: “How far is the beach?” “Are there bikes nearby?”
  • Include answers before they ask where possible

📞 Go the Extra Mile

  • Offer to jump on a call if guests seem unsure or want more details
  • Phone calls build trust 📲
  • Make it easy: “Would you like me to give you a quick call to walk you through the options?”

📝 Handling Special Requests

  • Always confirm things like:
    • Pool heating 🔥
    • High chairs and cribs 🍼
    • Extra parking 🅿️
    • Pet accommodations 🐶
  • Note special requests in the reservation comments in OwnerRez
  • Notify inspector/cleaner via WhatsApp if needed

🔁 Follow-Up Protocol

  • If a guest hasn’t responded in 24 hours, send a friendly follow-up:
    “Just checking in—are you still interested in booking for your trip to West Palm Beach?”
  • Log any key notes in OwnerRez for future reference
  • If dates become unavailable, offer alternate homes with listing links

🏡 Recommending Other Properties

  • If the original property isn’t available:
    • Ask about their key needs (bedrooms, pet friendly, pool, walkability)
    • Recommend similar properties we manage
    • Send platform-specific links (Airbnb guests = Airbnb listings, etc.)
    • Aim to capture the booking for another owner

🎯 Final Reminders

  • Every inquiry is a chance to impress
  • Small touches = big impact 💡
  • Take pride in every interaction—it reflects on our brand, our service, and our homeowner relationships