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[Matt J]

The remote locks have advantages and disadvantages. I personally spent 2 years explaining to guests that yes they had to come to the office to check in and no we would not meet them at the property. It is funny how someone can drive 1,000+ miles and then just get absolutely bent out of shape over another couple. Some local rental companies have cut out expenses (and then comissions) by simply not having any check-in offices (or staff) and going with the keyless locks.

Good luck Josh, you do realize that smaller rental companies are going bankrupt left and right? Make sure you tell your new owners about those cleaning chemicals.

 

[JoshMclean]

The remote locks have advantages and disadvantages. I personally spent 2 years explaining to guests that yes they had to come to the office to check in and no we would not meet them at the property. It is funny how someone can drive 1,000+ miles and then just get absolutely bent out of shape over another couple. Some local rental companies have cut out expenses (and then comissions) by simply not having any check-in offices (or staff) and going with the keyless locks.

Good luck Josh, you do realize that smaller rental companies are going bankrupt left and right? Make sure you tell your new owners about those cleaning chemicals.

Thanks SWGB. Not personally worried about going bankrupt. Thanks for the consideration. What cleaning chemicals are you referring to?

 

[JoshMclean]

Josh - Thanks and please keep the forum updated when your rental website is available. I like (and require!) a personal check-in. Trying to bypass that procedure is sure to cause problems with underage renters.

Andi - What is your website and/or company name?

Should have everything up and running in less than 30 days. I'll keep you posted.

 

[JUL]

I think eventually nearly all rentals will be on a keyless system. Maybe that doesn't make it easier to accept the bill but sooner or later it will get paid. Keys will go the way of big box TVs. Renters will expect the convenience of keyless systems and if you don't have it then your rental will be seen as not "up to par".

I am curious as to how agencies handle or how they are going to handle the changeover. Are som splitting costs or otherwise absorbing all or some of the cost?

It makes arrival time more flexible..not worrying to get to the rental office before it closes...just walk on up and put in the code!

 

[Matt J]

Thanks SWGB. Not personally worried about going bankrupt. Thanks for the consideration. What cleaning chemicals are you referring to?

The ones mentioned here, although the link is dead currently.