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WHY LET KENNEBUNK BEACH RENTALs TAKE THE WHEEL WHEN I CAN RENT OUT MY PROPERTY ON MY OWN?

WHY LET KENNEBUNK BEACH RENTALS TAKE THE WHEEL WHEN I CAN RENT OUT MY PROPERTY ON MY OWN?

It’s safe to say that most people want to rent their homes themselves online through Airbnb, HomeAway or VRBO, which are all wonderful resources. However, these websites aren’t going to vet renters for you, check-in on your home, hire cleaners (or any other vendors), or hire someone on call to go to the property if a tenant has an issue. Additionally, if you’re working full time or live out of state, this will require a lot of trips back and forth and a lot of additional work and time on your end as the property owner, to manage all your own rentals. That’s where Kennebunk Beach Rentals can come in and take all of that off your plate so that you can sit back, relax, get paid and ensure your home is in good hands.

WHY LET KENNEBUNK BEACH RENTALS TO TAKE THE WHEEL WHEN I CAN RENT OUT MY PROPERTY ON MY OWN?

There is a lot to consider when choosing the best vacation rental company for your property. Whether it’s your first time renting or you’re a long-time owner who wants a helping hand, properly managing a vacation rental means juggling a ton of moving parts. From marketing your home and getting five-star reviews to organizing on-the-ground services like cleaning and maintenance, it can be a lot for any one person to take on. But hiring the right vacation rental company can take a huge amount of stress off your plate — not to mention it can give you valuable time back while potentially maximizing your home’s potential.

WHY LET KENNEBUNK BEACH RENTALS TO TAKE THE WHEEL WHEN I CAN RENT OUT MY PROPERTY ON MY OWN?

At Kennebunk Beach Rentals, we believe in going the extra mile to ensure you have the best vacation experience possible. Whether you are a tenant or a property owner, our goal is to make your experience seamless and enjoyable. Our hardworking and devoted family team is here to support you every step of the way.
Benefits of Choosing Kennebunk Beach Rentals

Exceptional Retention Rate: 95% of our owners and tenants choose to stay with us, highlighting the quality of our service.
Local Expertise: As a local business, we have in-depth knowledge of the area and can offer insights and recommendations to enhance your stay.
Direct Communication: Always speak directly with our team, ensuring personalized and immediate assistance.

Choose Kennebunk Beach Rentals for a vacation experience that exceeds your expectations, with a team that truly cares about your satisfaction. Let us take the stress of managing and renting your own property off you plate so you can enjoy your days off! Contact us today at kbrrentals@kennebunkbeachrealty.com.

LOCATION

KENNEBUNK BEACH RENTALS CATERS TO A WIDESPREAD AREA THROUGHOUT THE CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITIES OF KENNEBUNK BEACH, KENNEBUNKPORT/CAPE PORPOISE AND ARUNDLE, MAINE

AVAILABILITY

WE WANT TO HELP YOU GENERATE THE HIGHEST INCOME WE CAN FOR YOUR PROPERTY. IN ORDER TO DO THAT WE NEED THE MOST AVAILABILITY YOU CAN GIVE US. IDEALLY. THAT MEANS LETTING US RENT 6 OUT OF 8 OF THE BIGGEST PEAK WEEKS JULY & AUGUST FOR A SUMMER VACATION RENTAL FOR LONG-TERM RENTALS AND WINTER RENTALS. P LEASE BE AWARE THAT FOLKS WILL BE LOOKING TO STAY FOR MONTHS ON END.

EXPECTATIONS

SET PROPER EXPECTATIONS FROM DAY 1 IN TERMS OF WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOI AND YOUR FAMILY WHEN RENTING YOUR HOME THROUGH KENNEBUNK BEACH RENTAL

HOME REGISTRATION

IN BOTH KENNEBUNKAND KENNEBUNKPORT ITS NOW REQUIRED THAT YOU REGISTER YOUR HOME PRIOR TO RENTING IT FOR SHORT TERM RENTALS.

SAFETY FIRST

IT IS STATE LAW THAT WE REQUIRE SMOKE DETECTORS, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR. AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDRAILS, NO EXPOSED WIRES, AND OTHER VARIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS ALSO NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.

PROXIMITY TO THE WATER

WATERFRONT AND/OR WATERVIEW PROPERTIES ARE IDEAL RENTALS. HOWEVER. WE WILL CONSIDER PROPERTIES THAT HAVE NEARBY WATER ACCESS.

FURNITURE & BEDS

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE THAT FURNITURE AND BEDS BE IN GOOD SHAPE CLEAN, AND COMFORTABLE. NOTHING IS WORN OUT AND UNABLE TO KEEP ITS SHAPE

INSURANCE

YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR PROPERTY HAS PROPER INSURANCE FOR FUNCTIONING AS A RENTAL

KENNEBUNK BEACH RENTALS HAS AN ALL ENCOMPASSING MARKETING PACKAGE

OUR WEBSITE

Our new website offers a professional reservation management system designed to make your booking experience seamless and efficient. Our system is packed with features aimed at enhancing both functionality and user experience. Key Features to note:

Real-Time Calendar Sync Our reservation management system keeps your calendars synced in real-time. This ensures there are no scheduling conflicts and that availability is always up-to-date.
Individual Property Listings Each property has its own individual listing, providing detailed information and making it easier for potential clients to find exactly what they are looking for.
Marketing Tools We equip you with robust marketing tools that help promote your properties effectively. Our strategies are informed by our deep understanding of the current rental market.
Online Booking We offer a straightforward online booking process, making it convenient for guests to reserve their stays from anywhere, at any time.
Owner Portal Our owner portal is a dedicated space where property owners can access important information, manage their listings, and monitor bookings with ease.
Payment Options We accept ALL major credit cards and checks through our reservation management system, offering flexibility and convenience for our clients.
Staying Ahead with Google Our system is optimized to bring our website to the forefront on Google. By staying current with the latest SEO strategies, we ensure our listings are easily found by potential guests.
Market Insights We make informed marketing decisions based on our extensive knowledge of the rental market. By utilizing Google Analytics, we track the performance of our web-based advertising to ensure maximum reach and effectiveness.
Continuous Learning and Adaptation To stay ahead in the industry, we actively participate in local, regional, and national meetings and conferences. This commitment allows us to stay informed about new market trends and any legislation that may impact our area.

With these features and strategies in place, our reservation management system is designed to boost productivity and provide a superior experience for both property owners and their guests.

RENTAL HOST WEBSITES: AIRBNB, HOMEAWAY AND VRBO

We provide property owners with the option for us to advertise their vacation rental homes on the following websites:

Airbnb
HomeAway
VRBO

We highly recommend allowing us to advertise your home(s) on these additional rental home sites to get your property out in front of as many people as possible (the larger the audience, the higher chances it will be rented). Additionally all of these websites will be synced in REAL-TIME with the home availability calendars on our website, therefore only allowing inquiries or rental requests for dates available.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Kennebunk Beach Rentals will be paying for a page in the local “Chamber of Commerce” book to advertise our agency.

WORD OF MOUTH

As most of you know, the owner of Kennebunk Beach Rentals, Kathy Baker grew up in Maine and throughout her 40 years as a Kennebunk resident, Kathy has served on a multiple of boards, received a number of awards and donated thousands of hours to charitable organizations. Being a large part of the Kennebunk Beach and Kennebunkport communities, Kathy is always promoting her business through word of mouth.

Kathy's Involvement in Public Service

Kathy has long been known for her commitment to public service and her involvement includes some of the following organizations:

Fundraising events for the Maine Children's Cancer Board
Co-Founder of Secret Santa which serves Kennebunk/Kennebunkport and Arundel communities
Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association (KBIA) past President and Chairman of the Board
Kennebunk/Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
Vice President of the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport Alumni Association
York County Community College serves as a Board of Director
Various committees for the Kennebunk Parks & Recreation Department
Parent/volunteer for DARE
Fundraising events for Senior Center at Lower Village
Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society, RSU #21 formerly MSAD #71
On the Board of Directors for the Center of Grieving Children
A member parish council at St. Martha's Church

Some of her achievements include:

Unum Provident's Score Leadership Award
Unum Provident's Account Services Star Award
President's Award at YCCC - Outstanding Employee
1st Recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
She was the 1st Women President in the 87 year history of the Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association (KBIA)

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING KENNEBUNK BEACH RENTALS
AS MY VACATION RENTAL AGENCY?

24/7 CUSTOMER SERVICE! WE MAKE OURSELVES AVAILABLE 24/7 TO YOU AND YOUR GUESTS. WE CHECK EMAIL CONSTANTLY, EVEN OUTSIDE OF OUR BUSINESS HOURS. WE ALSO CARRY A CELL PHONE FOR AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES TO ENSURE IF SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED, I.E., WATER LEAK, LOCKOUT, ETC. IT CAN BE HANDLED IMMEDIATELY.

LOCAL EXPERTS

LOCAL EXPERTISE AS A LOCAL BUSINESS, WE HAVE IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA AND CAN OFFER INSIGHTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE YOUR STAY.

EXCEPTIONAL RETENTION RATE

95% OF OUR OWNERS AND TENANTS CHOOSE TO STAY WITH US, HIGHLIGHTING THE QUALITY OF OUR SERVICE. WE ALSO SEND OUT SURVEYS AND ANNUAL EMAILS TO ALL RETURN TENANTS GUAR- ANTEEING THEM THE SAME WEEK AS THE PRIOR YEAR IF THEY RESPOND WITHIN OUR REASONABLE TIMEFRAME PROVIDED AND/OR AVAILABLE BY THE OWNER.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

EVERY TIME WE GO TO YOUR PROPERTY, WE ARE CONSTANTLY CHECKING TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO LEAKS, NO INSECT ACTIVITY, ETC. IF WE FIND ANY ISSUES, WE WILL TAKE PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO MAKE SURE THOSE PROBLEMS DO NOT GET LARGER

WE PROVIDE

VISIT YOUR HOME, PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS ON RENTAL RATES, SAFETY GUIDANCE, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY, COORDINATE CLEANERS, INSPECT YOUR PROPERTY AFTER EACH TENANT, SURVEYS TO ALL TENANTS, MAINTAIN UPDATES ON WEBSITES. ALSO, PROVIDE MARKETING AND ADVERTIS- ING OPPORTUNITIES, 24/7 ONLINE BOOKING, COMMUNICATE WITH RETURN TENANTS AND PO- TENTIAL NEW TENANTS, BOOK AND PROCESS RESERVATION. COLLECT ALL RENTAL PAYMENTS WITH ANY MAJOR CREDIT CARD. MAKE AN ONLINE DEPOSIT INTO YOUR ACCOUNT AFTER THE TENANT CHECKS IN. WE SEND MAINE STATE TAX TO THE STATE OF MAINE AND PREPARE A 1099 FOR YOU. PROVIDE A BOOKLET WITH HOUSE RULES AND CONDO RULES, IF APPLICABLE.

VENDORS

WE ONLY HIRE FULLY INSURED VENDORS AND ENSURE TO HAVE PROOF OF THEIR INSURANCE PRIOR TO ANY VENDORS ENTERING YOUR HOME LE. CLEANERS, CARPET, UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS. PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, AND APPLIANCE REPAIR WE HAVE GREAT RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL VENDORS AND BECAUSE OF THAT WE CAN GET QUICKER THAN NORMAL RESPONSE TIME FROM THEM. WE ALWAYS CALL YOU, THE OWNER FIRST FOR YOUR APPROVAL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY. WE WILL REPAIR ITEMS OR REPLACE WE WILL MAKE THE EXTRA TRIP TO TOWN TO BE SURE THE COFFEE POT THAT HAD BROKEN IS REPLACED ASAP OR THE RIPPED SCREEN IS REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER

DIRECT COMMUNICATION

ALWAYS SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH OUR TEAM. ENSURING PERSONALIZED AND IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE.T

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What Our Owners Are Saying

"Kathy Baker has done an excellent job managing our rental property. She has made every effort to select tenants who are responsible and who have taken good care of our home. She has also been available to resolve any problems that have arisen."

Elaine Morin |

"Based upon my 30 year career in real estate, Kathy Baker ranks among the best of the best with her professional standards as well as her ability to coordinate and resolve transaction details in a manner fair to all parties. If my company had a rental department, she would be the person I would want to hire. I highly recommend Kathy."

John Doyon |

"On several occasions we have had an opportunity to use the rental services of Kennebunk Beach Realty. They have a large selection of wonderful House in the Kennebunks and their services facilitate an easy and enjoyable vacation rental."

Louise and Ralph Hurlbutt |

"KBR has served us for over 15 years. I am quite pleased with them. Their leases are always accurate and timely. The attention to our tenants is first rate as any problem is always reported to the right person for immediate correction. I would strongly suggest you consider them for your rental properties."

Patrick G. O’Brien |

"If you did not enjoy what you do - you could never do it so well! Kathy is one in a million!"

J. D. Kelley |

"Kathy Baker is simply the best agent we have dealt with anywhere! We bought our place in 1979, but once we found Kathy we could relax knowing it was in good hands. She looks after our rental as if it was her own. I don't know how she does it, but she sees to so much of the details she is truly a WONDER! "

Maureen and Frank Raiter |

I’M INTERESTED - WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?

There’s a lot to consider when choosing the best vacation rental company for your property. Whether it’s your first time renting or you’re a long-time owner who wants a helping hand, properly managing a vacation rental means juggling a ton of moving parts. From marketing your home and getting five-star reviews to organizing on-the-ground services like cleaning and maintenance, it can be a lot for any one person to take on. But hiring the right vacation rental company can take a huge amount of stress off your plate — not to mention it can give you valuable time back while potentially maximizing your home’s potential.

First things first. Please either call us directly at (207) 604-7734 or click here and fill out your contact information so that we can get the process started!

After we see your home, we will immediately email you over property information sheet to complete and a contract to sign

Schedule all your regular winter maintenance items to ensure they are completed prior to prime rental season in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport (septic pumping, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, chimney sweeps, tune-ups for any appliances that use propane, fall or spring yard clean up)

We will schedule a SPRING CLEAN for your home to be deep cleaned prior to first rental arrival

If you don’t hear back within 24 hours please contact us at 207-590-3107 and we will set up a time to meet with you in person to discuss your property

Please sign up for rental insurance

We will arrange for a professional photographer to go to your home and take photos

It is required that all property owners that we (Kennebunk Beach Rentals) represent to follow State regulations regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Within our company, we strongly recommend you have a smoke detector in the kitchen area and outside each bedroom as well as a Carbon Monoxide detector on each level of the home. Each house must have GFI outlets in the kitchen and bathroom. A fire extinguisher is required in the kitchen.

Stay in close touch throughout the year!

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