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Converting block to booking: 2nd payment and Security Deposits 2 replies

Dewey Getaway
May 29, 2020 3:48 PM
Joined Feb, 2020 49 posts

Thanks. Will do.

Is there a way to record rental agreements signed outside of OR? 3 replies

Dewey Getaway
May 29, 2020 3:46 PM
Joined Feb, 2020 49 posts

Thanks for the response. So I guess this means that I'll have to remove the legal agreement requirement from my trigger or send the email manually to those converted bookings?

Converting block to booking: 2nd payment and Security Deposits 2 replies

Ken T
May 29, 2020 3:17 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

Please write in to the Helpdesk with the ORB number of the booking, and we'll help you figure it out.

Is there a way to record rental agreements signed outside of OR? 3 replies

Ken T
May 29, 2020 3:16 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

There is not currently a way to record that they've signed an outside agreement, no.

However, you can upload the file and associate it with the booking. Just go to the Files tab of the Booking - you can store anything you like in there.

2nd Payment and Security Deposit on blocks converted to bookings 1 reply

Ken T
May 29, 2020 3:16 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

Please write in to the Helpdesk with the ORB number of the booking, and we'll help you figure it out.

Is there a way to add an extra, custom column to guest profiles? 8 replies

Ken T
May 29, 2020 3:15 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

Depending on what you mean, I think what you're looking for is Custom Sources:

https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/custom-sources

Is there a way to record rental agreements signed outside of OR? 3 replies

Dewey Getaway
May 29, 2020 2:53 PM
Joined Feb, 2020 49 posts

I'm converting direct bookings I took earlier this year (before I joined OR) to OR bookings. I have a trigger set so that guests get a check-in emails 7 days before arrival but would like to keep the requirement that the rental agreement is signed before this email is sent. However, I noticed for my test converted "legacy" (eg, before I joined OR) booking, the email schedule indicates: "Status: Can't Run Yet This trigger doesn't apply to this booking because there is no rental agreement on file but the trigger requires one."
These guests signed a legal agreement via HelloSign before I joined OR. Is there a way to upload these agreements or some place to indicate the guest has signed a rental agreement outside of OR, similar to how we're able to record a payment via "Credit Card processed elsewhere."?

Converting block to booking: 2nd payment and Security Deposits 2 replies

Dewey Getaway
May 29, 2020 2:47 PM
Joined Feb, 2020 49 posts

I'm in the process of converting "Blocked reservations" I imported from VRBO via channel bridge and have a question about second payments and security deposits.

These guests booked directly through me and have already made their deposit payments through my old invoicing system (Wave Apps). I'd like to convert them over to OwnerRez so they get reminders about their second payment and security deposit hold. I can't tell if this will automatically happen and they'll get a reminder prompting them to input a credit card when their second payment is due. I'd really rather not ask them to input their cards now because I want this to be seamless for them.

However, when I tried to schedule a security deposit for one of these blocks converted to booking, it would not allow me to do so without the credit card info.

I've input all of their guest info, total charges and recorded the payment that's already been made.

2nd Payment and Security Deposit on blocks converted to bookings 1 reply

Dewey Getaway
May 29, 2020 2:42 PM
Joined Feb, 2020 49 posts

I'm in the process of converting "Blocked reservations" I imported from VRBO via channel bridge and have a question about how the second payment and security deposit are handled.

These guests booked directly through me and have already made their deposit payments through my old invoicing system (Wave Apps). I'd like to convert them over to OwnerRez so they get reminders about their second payment and security deposit hold. I can't tell if this will automatically happen and they'll get a reminder prompting them to input a credit card when their second payment is due. I'd really rather not ask them to input their cards now because I want this to be seamless for them.

However, when I tried to schedule a security deposit for one of these blocks converted to booking, it would not allow me to do so without the credit card info.

I'm working on one test booking and put all of their guest info, total charges and recorded the payment that's already been made.

Please help!

Is there a way to add an extra, custom column to guest profiles? 8 replies

Dewey Getaway
May 29, 2020 2:40 PM
Joined Feb, 2020 49 posts

Can you add "Direct Booking" or "Owner Website" as an option under Listing sites?

HOUFY 5 replies

Dewey Getaway
May 29, 2020 2:39 PM
Joined Feb, 2020 49 posts

Plus one vote for Houfy integration. They're growing and getting more and more bookings.

Owner's View - Shows December 2019 to Oct 2020 0 replies

Sarah H
May 29, 2020 9:27 AM
Joined Jul, 2019 109 posts

Owner's View - Shows December 2019 to Oct 2020.
Is it possible to get: Total 2020 vs Total 2019?

Is it possible to see Rent Only, Total, ETC from the owners view in the portal?

Is there a report that will show Custom Fields? 1 reply

Lydia B
May 28, 2020 2:41 PM
Joined May, 2019 159 posts

Hi, Tim! Reports > Date Range Make sure to check the box for "Include custom field values associated with bookings." Hope that helps. (Not the prettiest, and Custom Fields are not split out by field, but it's a place to start.)

Is there a report that will show Custom Fields? 1 reply

Tim K
May 28, 2020 12:04 AM
Joined Jul, 2017 77 posts

I use the Custom Fields on all my bookings and would like to be able to review them without having to go one by one through the bookings. I can't seem to find a booking report that will display custom fields...maybe I'm just not seeing it?

Tim

Mid stay housekeeping charges 2 replies

Laurie B.
May 27, 2020 5:13 PM
Joined Jul, 2017 4 posts

Thank you Lydia! That worked perfectly. Appreciate you taking the time to answer! Mahalo!

Mobile texting support 3 replies

Tracey G
May 27, 2020 3:47 PM
Joined Apr, 2018 1 post

Any update on text notifations of inquiries?

Beyond Pricing - Will it charge on all rentals 8 replies

Lydia B
May 27, 2020 3:34 PM
Joined May, 2019 159 posts


"Sorry if this has already been asked and answered, but I have never been able to find a way to search the forms."

Hi, Glenn: You can search the entire site (Forum, Blogs, Help) by going to the Support tab and typing your search term. It will return anything it finds from anywhere on the site. Hope that helps.

Beyond Pricing - Will it charge on all rentals 8 replies

BlueMtnCabins
May 27, 2020 10:44 AM
Joined Jun, 2016 1155 posts

Have the same question. I think it appears to be charging on any and all bookings

Beyond Pricing - Will it charge on all rentals 8 replies

Glenn Moore
May 27, 2020 10:33 AM
Joined Nov, 2012 79 posts

Any thoughts or advice on this?

Is there a field / table showing amount due to book now and balance due /date. 3 replies

BlueMtnCabins
May 27, 2020 8:30 AM
Joined Jun, 2016 1155 posts

Chris Hynes said:

There isn't a table but you could do it with the First Payment and Second Payment merge fields, like:

Amount to book: {QFPAMT}
Balance due on {QSPDATE} ({QSPDAYSFN}): {QSPAMT}

I tried that but what happens is that for inquiries that are within 30 days (past the normal 2nd payment date) it generates this:

Amount to book $1000
Balance due on May 1st (27 days ago) is $0.00.

Not quite readable.


Mid stay housekeeping charges 2 replies

Lydia B
May 26, 2020 8:16 PM
Joined May, 2019 159 posts

If you look at Settings > Surcharges and Discounts > Booking Fields > Number of Nighs is Greater Than or Equal To.

Just make it "Applied Automatically" and do a Fixed Amount "Per Stay."

Hopefully that's what you're looking for.

Mid stay housekeeping charges 2 replies

Laurie B.
May 26, 2020 2:53 PM
Joined Jul, 2017 4 posts

Is there a way for the system to automatically add in our mid-stay housekeeping charge? I.E. if a guest books for a stay of 21 days or greater, then the mid-stay housekeeping fee is triggered and added to the charges. (if a guest books for less than 21 days, the system does not trigger the additional fee)
Thanks!
Laurie

Airbnb sync issues 21 replies

BlueMtnCabins
May 25, 2020 4:01 PM
Joined Jun, 2016 1155 posts

Celine G said:

The Channel Bridge Import is not importing the Guests Name, guest, booking amounts etc since my last two bookings.
Was there another change Airbnb has done that would prevent this download?
Could you please check and let me know? Thanks!

I have the version 10.25.


same on last booking, thought was a one off glitch.

Airbnb sync issues 21 replies

Ken T
May 25, 2020 3:56 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

Please send in a Helpdesk request, and attach the Channel Bridge file that you downloaded and imported.

Airbnb sync issues 21 replies

CélineG
May 25, 2020 10:27 AM
Joined Apr, 2020 4 posts

The Channel Bridge Import is not importing the Guests Name, guest, booking amounts etc since my last two bookings.
Was there another change Airbnb has done that would prevent this download?
Could you please check and let me know? Thanks!

I have the version 10.25.

Disallow gaps of exactly 1 day... 2 replies

Sarah H
May 24, 2020 6:10 PM
Joined Jul, 2019 109 posts

Is there a link to how "Disallow" gaps should work? What is the intent of this tool, to have folks book longer?

Quickbook resources 8 replies

Ken T
May 22, 2020 4:46 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

We do have some consultants we know who are familiar with both. I've sent you some contact information via the Helpdesk system.

Quickbook resources 8 replies

CWV
May 22, 2020 3:39 PM
Joined Nov, 2019 63 posts

I am looking to add quickbooks module to my account. Would someone using a 3rd party / bookkeeping service be willing to share their contact information with me? I need help getting started - I think a bookkeeper familiar with vacation rental and OR will be able to get things going faster and better. Thanks in advance!!!

HOUFY 5 replies

Ken T
May 21, 2020 7:08 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

There's not much demand for integration with HOUFY that would justify a full API. You can however import and export the calendars:

https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/channel-management-calendar-import-export-houfy

HOUFY 5 replies

Alece
May 21, 2020 7:05 PM
Joined Jan, 2020 221 posts

I know this thread is a couple years old now, but I'd love to see an integration come together here!