http://community.homeaway.com/index.jspa?view=discussions Most recent forum messages en Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:04:12 GMT Jive SBS 4.5.6.3 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2011-09-01T02:04:12Z en http://community.homeaway.com/message/9266?tstart=0#9266 <!-- [DocumentBodyStart:46c244c8-90c5-42a4-a9f6-d7800da5208f] --><div class="jive-rendered-content"><p> I am always happy to show the property ahead of time if it is vacant and I can meet them there. I live nearby and do not put a lockbox on because of the current economic climate. Too many scammers, squatters, etc. However, I understand if somone wants to see the inside because many properties are NOT accurately represented.</p><p>&#160;&#160;&#160; I have been a vacation renter and I always want to see the home BEFORE committing.As an example, one home was represented as a single story but it had steps from room to room. The owner didn't think that was important because the house didn't have a second story!! Another owner claimed the guest house was air conditioned and it was but it was controlled by anothr unitl So truth in advertising is not always the case.</p><p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;">&#160;</p><p>I try to accommodate them whenever possible. If there is no vacancy between bookings, then I lose the future renter. Each neighborhood is different as is each property, so you have to do what "feels" right. This has worked for me.</p></div><!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:46c244c8-90c5-42a4-a9f6-d7800da5208f] --> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:04:12 GMT community-no-reply@homeaway.com http://community.homeaway.com/message/9266?tstart=0#9266 2011-09-01T02:04:12Z 1 year, 8 months ago 0