FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of rental properties can be advertised here?
The answer to this question is another good reason to advertise here and truly separates us from most of our competition. We advertise every major type of rental property directly from the owners and also from property managers. The rental properties we advertise include......Vacation or Holiday rentals, Long Term residential rentals, Commercial or Business rentals, Boat slip or Dock rentals. If you own any of these type rental properties then FillMyRental.com offers just what you need to get them filled with quality renters and tenants. Just click on any of the links to add your rental and get started today!
What does it cost to advertise here?
Actually it costs very little compared to most of our true competitors. Many of your competitors charge two or three times our cost. In fact, we recently averaged three of our competitors ad costs and it came to $176.00 USD per year for an ad that offers less photos and less features. One of them was well over $200.00 per year. Our ad costs are truly among the lowest in the industry! Our six month ad offering more features and photos, a free vacation rental calendar, multiple links, emails and phone numbers is only $49.00 USD. Our annual ad offering the same is only $79.00 USD. For less than the the cost of one local news paper ad (that only lasts for a day or two) you can advertise your rental for up to one full year to the whole world of renters! It really is the smartest way to advertise. For our price list please go to "Why Advertise Here" or click here http://www.fillmyrental.com/whyUs.php and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Is setting up my ad listing difficult?
It is very easy. Our upload pages were designed to offer a great amount of detail, without making you have to think of it all. We have included numerous checkboxes for you to choose what features and amenities your rental offers. (Vacation rental owners can add their calendar or use ours for free). It is all self explaining as you go. It should take you no more than 10-15 minutes, depending on how much you like to write. You can easily add up to 20 photos, describe it, choose wether you want a six month plan or one year plan, choose any upgrades you may want and then finish your ad. It is that simple!
Can I change my rental listing once I complete it?
Yes, absolutely! You can change your ad listing at any time. All you have to do is log in with the user name and password that you set up and go to "manage my properties" on the top right side of the page. You can edit text or change photos. You can even de-activate and re-activate your ad as often as you want with just a single click!
Will I be able to see my ad immediately?
Yes, your ad will start immediately upon your completion.
Do you have a six month as well as an annual plan?
Yes we do! We offer both annual and six month plans. Unlike most of our competitors, we offer all types of rental properties, some of which may not require an annual listing advertisement. This allows for more flexibility and lower costs to owners. Even if your rental only needs one tenant and is filled in in less than a month, you can easily de-activate your ad to avoid unwanted contacts from renters until it is available again.
How do I manage the vacation rental availability calendar?
First log in with your user name and password. Once you are logged in, go to your listing on the website. Scroll down to the calendar on your listing and click on the dates that you want to show as booked. The calendar will highlight these dates for you. Its' that simple. Click on those dates again to remove the highlights.
How do I reset or change my password?
If you have forgotten your password, click on the "reset password" and enter your email used on the account setup. The system will send you an email with your new password. Later, If you want to change your password to something you choose, log in and go to the top right corner where it says " My Profile." From there you can modify your username or password.
Why rent a vacation rental, why not just get a hotel room?
This answer is really very easy once you have stayed in your first privately owned vacation rental. Here are a few things to consider. First, most privately owned rentals are much larger than a hotel room. They include your own fully equipped kitchens and can accommodate larger parties of people. Some have private land to roam, private game rooms, private swimming pools and more. They vary from secluded mountain cabins to urban condos. Many of them cost much less than a hotel room while you enjoy living almost like you own it yourself. Hotels may offer a few nice amenities but nothing is quite like having the privacy and amenities that only a privately owned vacation property can offer. Take a chance and try it. Like many people, you may decide to never go back to a hotel room again!
Why rent a privately owned rental property directly from the owners?
There are many reasons. One reason is that sometimes there can be savings of both money and time by cutting out the middle man. There are also many advantages to being able to negotiate directly with the property owners. Typically noone knows the property as well as they do, so you can benefit greatly by direct communications with them. Our website offers renters, FREE of charge the opportunity to communicate direcly with owners by email or phone and negotiate the price and terms of the rental they are interested in.