If a Whistler property managers' services or pricing sound too good to be true, they
probably are.

Over the years, Whistler has seen many property management companies come and go. Usually, the new managers on the street charge low prices to get a piece of the Whistler market. As their growth outstrips bookings, service declines, and the owners and managers of the company burn out. Some companies close down while many others get purchased by larger property managers.

When dealing with a property manager, both owners and renters should be cautious. There are rules and regulations in the industry, but little enforcement. For example, managers are required to place all rental deposits in a trust account (for safe keeping). Personally, I know of companies who did not follow this law.

You may ask why this matters? History has proven here...

"It is possible for dishonest property managers to steal thousands of dollars in rental deposits and skip town. In this case both the owner and vacation renter lose their money and the renters are left searching for a place to stay..."

Whistler Blackcomb home owners and holiday renters now have an alternative to property management... Vacation Rental by Owner.

Any motivated owner with Internet access and some available time can rent out their Whistler vacation condo or chalet without property managers.

Advertising a Whistler rental property used to be very expensive... ski magazines, big city newspapers, and printed brochures. And, on top of these costs, there were dozens of telephone calls to deal with. With rapid development of travel planning on the web, those days are gone.

If you own a home in Whistler Resort, you should consider being your own property manager. There are VRBO websites available for your advertising.

It is much easier to do owner-direct vacation rentals using email than it ever was using the telephone. For Whistler vacation rentals by owner we recommend ResortAc.com.

Whistler Vacation Home Maintenance & Repairs

Whistler vacation rental home maintenance

Our harsh coastal mountain environment takes it’s toll on Whistler real estate. If that’s not enough, many of Whistler’s homes are used continuously for vacation rentals as well. This adds up to heavy wear and tear on your investment.

In Whistler, regardless of how your home is being used, regular maintenance and upkeep are vital. Maintenance is often difficult for absentee owners and investors; however, there are several businesses in Whistler Resort who can assist with both indoor and outdoor home maintenance.

Indoor maintenance for Whistler homes
Outdoor maintenance for Whistler homes

Ask your real estate maintenance company for a list of satisfied customers who you can contact. Always try to get customer references before hiring a maintenance company.

Whistler Mountain Services Ltd.
Established in 2001, WMS have experience providing Chalet Care and Maintenance services to Whistler property owners. Specializing in the nightly rental market, they provide a variety of owner direct services including experienced housekeeping, inventories, digital picture inventories, Emergency call out response for guests, gift baskets, deep cleans and seasonal cleaning, renovation cleans and full renovation services. On-call to guests and owners with a live response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

With the expansion of their management team to include a full-time cleaning services manager last year, they are finally able to expand their client base, and will be accepting a select number of new clients. The majority of their existing customers have been with them since the beginning and they have waited to grow, so they can assure existing clientele that they will continue to offer the same standards of excellence as always.