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Tips for Successful Vacation Home Ownership on the Outer Banks

Owning a vacation rental property should be a rewarding experience. You should receive a financial return and gratification in knowing that your beach house provides the backdrop for happy family vacations and lasting memories. Reinvesting in your rental house is the best way to accomplish both of these goals. Guests are more likely to be repeat renters when they are comfortable in your home and are confident in your annual upkeep, and that the home will always be in great condition for their week’s stay. Repeat guests tend to book early and are the easiest way to fill your rental calendar each year.

The team of professionals at Sun Realty can help you determine the best way in reinvest and update your property each year. Our knowledgeable staff can provide services and make recommendations for the best way to keep your rental home profitable and comfortable for your guests. Our maintenance team can help you with repairs, the necessary annual cosmetic fixes and minor projects to upgrade the appearance of your vacation house. We are the local Outer Banks experts!

Our Owner Resources page will provide ideas, from minor to more elaborate, for your consideration. Please contact your Personal Coordinator or Rental Management team for other ideas for your home. We also have an Owner Success Team which includes an Interior Design Specialist. Let us know what you want to accomplish, and we will help you get it done!

Sun Realty Owner Parties

August 19, 2024 | Mark Your Calendars for Sun Realty's Homeowner End of Season Meet & Greets

We hope you can join us at one of our 2024 Homeowner Meet & Greets this October! Mix and mingle with your rental office staff, members of our housekeeping and maintance teams, accounting, marketing and our executive leadership. Check your email soon for our official invite and RSVP links.

Family making popsicles on the beach

July 24, 2024 | Low-to-Medium Cost Amenities with Big Impact

The smallest amenities can be highly memorable for your guests, ultimately turning them into repeat renters for years to come.

Fun for the family

  • Popsicle molds are a guest favorite for all ages - from homemade fruit juice treats to frozen pina coladas. They not only provide a tasty treat, but a fun activity everyone can enjoy!
  • Binoculars can be a great addition to your beach house amenities. Identify birds from your balcony or dolphins from your deck!
  • Yard games like a volleyball net and ball, cornhole boards and plenty of bags, ladderball, or badmitton can help bring families together and initiate bonding between siblings, cousins, even the grandparents!

Up Your Technology Game

  • Smart TVs are becoming the norm for many vacation rental homes. Invest in Smart TVs for all common areas and bedrooms and make it easy for guests to login to their own streaming accounts.
  • Ever consider installing an electric vehicle charging station? With more consumers driving EVs this may be an attractive option for guests hoping to avoid range anxiety. Discuss this option with an electrician to be sure your home can accommodate the load for a Level 1 or Level 2 home charging station.

March 11, 2024 | Great Video from Dare County and Current TV on How to Avoid Costly Septic Issues

No one wants to deal with a septic issue, not in their own home, and certainly not while on vacation. Learn about septic systems on the OBX, how to maintain them, and how to avoid issues especially while your guests are in-house. Did you know: septic permits and systems are designed and installed based on the state regulated occupancy of 2 people/bedroom. Learn more on Current TV.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dare County

February 26, 2024 | Dare County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

If you have been making updates to your vacation rental home this off-season, and have items to discard such as paint, household cleaners, batteries and pool cleaners, mark your calendar for the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days. Collections are held in 3 locations in Dare County: Kitty Hawk Town Hall on May 9th, Buxton Transfer Station on May 10th, and Dare County Public Works in Manteo on May 11th. Visit the Dare County website for details.

Off-Season Updates for Your Vacation Rental

January 17, 2024 | Easy and Affordable Updates to Make This Off-Season

Download our helpful infographic for details on how to make small improvements with big impact on your guests this coming season.

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