Checklist for Maximizing Rental Income

18 Grey Widgeon, Sea Pines

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Hilton Head Luxury Homes & Villa Rentals

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The Ultimate Checklist

For Maximizing Income From

Your Hilton Head Island Property

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Let’s make sure you’re getting the most income possible

From your Hilton Head Island home!

Pictures and video are the first things people look at when considering a vacation property, and the #1 reason they decide to choose a home – or not.

31A Dune Lane, North Forest Beach

38 Plantation, Sea Pines

12 Armada, Palmetto Dunes

47 South Beach Lagoon, Sea Pines

31B Dune Lane, South Forest Beach

• Use a professional photographer and/or videographer with a great deal of experience in architectural imaging.
• Make sure the space is clean, staged and the décor is perfect!
• Get outdoor pictures of your home at twilight all lit up with warm, welcoming light.
• Record a video tour with audio description.

45 Canvasback, Sea Pines

Out of all the rooms in your home some of the most important to update are your kitchen and bathrooms.

• Potential renters assume if your kitchen and baths are not updated than neither is any other part of your home.
• Prioritize improvements by updating kitchen first.
• Next upgrade master bath, and other baths from there.
• Have an Interior Designer guide and assist you.
• Use stainless steel appliances.
• Use granite or similar level of quality for countertops.
• Consider plus-ups such as islands with seating for dining, custom cabinetry, gas stoves, and wine refrigerators.

SUPER INSIDER TIP: A good rule of thumb is to invest approximately 10% of yearly revenue to keep everything up-to-date and maintained at a quality level.

3 Firethorn Way, South Forest Beach

The best guests in the world are repeat guests!

• Offer your guests some token of your appreciation.
• Consider giving guests personalized gift baskets.
• Another good gift is something with the name of your house engraved on it such as Tervis tumblers, or dish towels. This serves as a reminder throughout the year of the wonderful times they had at your home.

16 Brigantine, Palmetto Dunes

Keeping décor such as bedding,
art and tableware more up-to-date can be a game changer.

10 Curlew, North Forest Beach

3B Hickory, North Forest Beach

• Make sure home furnishings are not worn or old looking.
• Even out-of-style decor and furnishings can be a deal breaker for some guests.
• You don’t need to go out and buy new things every season year after year, just make sure things reflect current styles and trends.

79 Mooring Buoy, Palmetto Dunes

Actively pursue good reviews.

19 Sandpiper, North Forest Beach

• Good reviews are right up there with quality photography when it comes to the decision making process of the potential home renter.
• Encourage your property management company to proactively seek out and request positive reviews from your guests using state-of-the-art technology.
• If your property management firm won’t do that for you, call us because we absolutely will!

24 Duck Hawk, Sea Pines

85 Mooring Buoy, Palmetto Dunes

The grass is indeed greener –
especially when it comes to revenue.

• Well-maintained landscaping can play a big role in curb appeal.
• Make sure if you have a lawn that it’s watered enough and kept well trimmed.
• Keep all bushes and trees pruned.
• Utilize a variety of flowering plants that bloom at different times throughout the year to help keep the property colorful and beautiful.

47 South Beach Lagoon, Sea Pines

Know your neighbors. After all, they are your competition.