OBX Rental Management - Working for You
Why Choose Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates?
BEING PART OF THE JOE LAMB JR & ASSOCIATES FAMILY.
JLJ specializes in providing premier property management to property owners. Operating on the OBX for over 50 years, with over 500 vacation rental properties, we have the experience and knowledge to maintain your property efficiently. Our staff of over 30 members work together as a team and maintain an atmosphere of family. They provide genuine and individual attention to our homeowners and guests. Our reservations and guest services team are trained in all aspects of customer service and are available to answer any questions regarding your property.
REACHING YOUR GOALS AND OPTIMIZING YOUR PROPERTY'S POTENTIAL.
We welcome the opportunity to advise you when assessing your property. Our staff can provide helpful hints to increase income while decreasing expenses. Creating the right look for your property can sometimes be difficult but through guests reviews and our knowledge of guests' expectations we will make sure you are aware of the features needed to enhance guest's interest. Our goal is to help you include the most popular bells and whistles that will appeal to our guests and ensure a successful vacation. A well-maintained home can mean the difference between having a guest visit once and having a guest continue to come back for years to come. We present your property to our guests as a home away from home in our little slice of paradise.
ACCELERATED AND EFFECTIVE MARKETING STRATEGIES.
We understand our local tourism trends and know how to keep your property at the top of the list during peak times and ahead of the competition during shoulder seasons. We use every medium possible to create ample exposure for your property. In addition to the exposure your home will receive through our numerous travel site affiliates, your property will also receive customized marketing through our newly launched responsive design website and our rapidly growing market of social media followers. We run local radio ads and advertise in regional and national travel publications, both in print and online. We also maintain an extensive email database of all past and potential guests to offer promotional specials. Because of our extensive marketing strategies our properties enjoy a consistent occupancy rate at the top of the market.
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY.
Our website is interactive, user-friendly, and positioned at the top of all major search engines. Each property has its own individual web page, consisting of interior and exterior photos, floor plans, and an in-depth property description followed by a full list of amenities and rental rates. The availability calendar is updated in real-time so your guests have the opportunity to make online bookings and inquiries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We strive to provide you with the best tools, strategies, and customer service that the market has to offer.
ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE INDUSTRY.
JLJ stays on top of industry trends with an active membership in NCVRMA (North Carolina Vacation Rental Managers Association). We are very involved in our local Chamber of Commerce and members of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Hampton Roads. We not only stay active in the industry but also in our community. Read about our community involvement.
DESIGNING A PERSONALIZED AND FLEXIBLE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
We tailor our level of management to your needs. The appearance and comfort of your home is of paramount importance to us. We offer full-service property maintenance and housekeeping, in conjunction with private contractors. Our housekeepers are members of the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP). Here at JLJ, we run a preventative maintenance program, quick response times and post-tenancy dual-purpose inspections. It is our policy to handle any issues promptly and efficiently. We keep our owners up to date on their rental properties through consistent emails and newsletter communication.
COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR GUESTS.
We provide every guest with welcoming information and JLJ branded gift item upon arrival. The packet provided is professional and high quality. The "Guide" materials include proper appliance settings, policies, important safety tips, proper use of hot tubs and pools as well as a comprehensive detailed check-out list. We have an emergency phone line that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week designed to handle any and all maintenance or housekeeping issues. We are in constant communication with your guests from the moment they book your property until after they have checked out. We deliver friendly customer service and have a sophisticated auto-mailing system designed to provide renters with all the information needed for an amazing vacation. We also contact your guests two days after they have checked out to encourage them to book your home again for next season!
IMPLEMENTING SUCCESSFUL POLICIES DERIVED FROM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
We pride ourselves in keeping your home looking great and operating smoothly. In order to do this we implement a variety of policies to ensure that our guests regard your property with the utmost respect. We adhere to the guidelines set in the rental agreement that is signed by your guest. We follow strict rules and regulations when booking your home, in an effort to attract only the most courteous and respectful tenants. We at Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates strive to offer you the best ownership experience the Outer Banks has to offer. Through customized marketing strategies, individual attention to you and your property, a quick response service center and top of the line customer service for your guests. The Outer Banks is a top family vacation destination, let us make your property one too!
"I just wanted to let you know how happy we are with the decision to move the management of our property to your company. The staff is friendly, helpful and very responsive. We are very happy with how well our property is being taken care of and we couldn't be more pleased with the amount of rental income you are generating."
"Their business practices, management personnel, administrative staff and maintenance crews are excellent. I have had no disappointments. Finally, we have received many favorable comments from vacationers that rented our house. "
"We have been represented by Joe Lamb since 2004 and are very grateful for the advice and management expertise provided over many years. The associates we have interacted with have always been knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. Overall, I give Joe Lamb Jr. an A+"
OUR SALES TEAM WILL WORK FOR YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN