What you need to know about negotiating

Not much really since the prices are published and fixed for a property that is rented on the short term rentals market. Usually the properties are rented through electronic channels and platforms, like Booking.com or Airbnb, with strict or rigid rules, very specific ways of presentation and selling. Not much room for negotiation. Is that what you think?

Think again. The after initial sale negotiation is trending into a phenomenon into several markets. You go onto the platform of your choice, you select the home that you like and book it. Then you get the possibility to contact the owner directly and vice versa. After booking, you get an e-mail or call from the owner to suggest that you cancel the booking for appearances sake, then book directly with him. You can probably get a lower price in that process, a win win situation. Your dates will be blocked on the calendar and you will pay as you agree with the owner directly. The avoidance of high commissions paid to channels, some times tax evasion even, is trending into a phenomenon in certain markets.

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