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QBO Payment Sync Issues 3 replies

Bri
Sep 26, 2023 9:01 AM
OR Team Member Member for 3 years 657 posts

Hello,

Please write in to our helpdesk with your specific examples.

help@ownerrez.com

We'll gladly take a look and see how to get that cleaned up for you!

just signed up today 1 reply

BlueSky Getwaway
Sep 25, 2023 8:12 PM
Member for 3 years 45 posts

Join the Facebook unofficial Owner Rez support group, you can search through the posts and ask questions, you'll find it very helpful.

Getting help from OwnerRez 2 replies

BlueSky Getwaway
Sep 25, 2023 6:53 PM
Member for 3 years 45 posts

Go on Facebook and join the unofficial Owner Rez support group, tey are very helpful and you can search for answers that may have already been answered. also check the help section and videos on YouTube you might find some help there too, but the support group is the best bet.

Please Add Drop Down Menu In Posting an Expense 1 reply

Stacie S
Sep 24, 2023 3:50 PM
Member for 6 years 24 posts

We love these Property Search Field when filtering expenses.  Can that same type of drop down menu be included in the Post Expense page?  Scrolling through a long list of owners/properties adds to the time when posting expenses, especially when you can't remember the owner's name.  I usually use the bulk uploaded spreadsheet, but sometimes it's just quicker to do one-offs.  Thank you!!!!

House Rules for Multiple Airbnb Listings 2 replies

AmbroseBnB
Sep 23, 2023 3:52 PM
Member for 2 years 14 posts

It looks like there's a way to create distinct sets of house rules for each Airbnb listing under Properties -> Channel Rules -> Airbnb House Rules, but there doesn't seem to be any way to reference this in message templates via field codes. It looks like the only way to have this information pulled into a message template would be to create a custom field code and duplicate the house rules there. It also doesn't look like the information from a custom field code could be pulled into the Airbnb House Rules section, so it would be a pain to ensure both sections are updated when needed. Is there any way around this?

EDIT: It also looks like field codes are missing for Airbnb-specific cancelation policies, quiet hours, and probably a few other items that would be important to draw from and reference in message templates.

Getting help from OwnerRez 2 replies

Michelle L
Sep 23, 2023 10:46 AM
Member for 2 years 4 posts

I am a new rental owner and starting with OR from the start. I am having some trouble with the VRBO integration. It seems the only way to get help is by email. That’s usually a 24 to 48 hour turnaround. Very inefficient and almost impossible to communicate. 

Is there any other way to get help from OR. Do they have a chat feature that I’m not seeing? Seems almost everyone has chat. I cleared up a question with Wheelhouse in 10 minutes using their chat. 

Any ideas or input is appreciated. 

QBO Payment Sync Issues 3 replies

IOP Escapes
Sep 22, 2023 3:37 PM
Member for 5 years 10 posts

We have duplicate payments syncing to our QBO account on multiple bookings.    Looking for assistance on how to clean this up.  

 

Calendar Unavailable by Default 1 reply

VacationintheBH
Sep 22, 2023 12:59 PM
Member for 4 years 1 post

I have a new property that we are managing, and the owners want to make the calendar unavailable by default and then just open up the dates they wish to rent. Is there a way to do that via OwnerRez? I know Airbnb has that option, but we have an OR hosted website and are API connected via OR to Airbnb and Vrbo, so to have everything sync properly, it would have to be feature in OR. If it is there, I can't seem to find it.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Different Security Deposits for different lengths of stays??? 2 replies

Dakota Propertie
Sep 21, 2023 1:06 PM
Member for 2 years 2 posts

Thanks. 

Different Security Deposits for different lengths of stays??? 2 replies

BlueMtnCabins
Sep 21, 2023 12:54 PM
Member for 9 years 1190 posts

Is you sec dep a hold or a charge? if it is a hold,   28 days is pushing it. Maybe create a surcharge (like Management fee)  that is only applicable in booking length >= 21 days. And refund it post stay? 

Owner statement column definitions 6 replies

Caleb M
Sep 21, 2023 3:03 AM
OR Alum Member for 3 years 174 posts

Hi Kathleen,

I just responded to your ticket regarding this as well, In short the grand total is calculated using the "Remitting now" column value. We generally always recommend including that column when making a custom view, as leaving it off can result in numbers not visually adding up.

~Caleb

 

Google Pay? 12 replies

Rex C
Sep 20, 2023 5:43 PM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 75 posts

Not likely, Google's products are all independently managed by different groups. Because Google does not handle payments for GVR bookings (they direct guests to your website to complete the actual booking), there is no likely integration because of this newer system.

Google Pay? 12 replies

BlueMtnCabins
Sep 20, 2023 4:26 PM
Member for 9 years 1190 posts

Since now there are Google Vacation Rentals, maybe Google will allow Google pay for them? 

just signed up today 1 reply

Jared G
Sep 20, 2023 3:36 PM
Member for 2 years 1 post

I just signed up today and this site is overwhelming.  I have already setup my airbnb and vrbo pages but wanted 1 place to manage both of them, be able to make changes in 1 spot and have it update both.  Wanted a service to send out automated messages and also have the ability to have a simple website where people can self book.  but i have no idea where to start.  can someone help?

SMBYO.com - Smoky Mountains by owners 4 replies

Groome Vacation
Sep 19, 2023 1:00 PM
Member for 9 years 9 posts

Hey yes! I’m trying to get up to speed in the smokys market, learning about different groups and sites. I was wondering if this original post might reference a future api integration with smbyo.

excited to join smcbo- on my mobile now so couldn’t get the  widget set up I’m afraid, will do that as soon as I get to my desktop in a few days. Thank you! 

SMBYO.com - Smoky Mountains by owners 4 replies

BlueMtnCabins
Sep 19, 2023 12:50 PM
Member for 9 years 1190 posts

What kind of update? SMBYO (not to be confused with SMCBO) is a separate website. I see you requested to join SMCBO, but 1st you need to do the steps that Admin Janice just emailed you. Thanks

Different Security Deposits for different lengths of stays??? 2 replies

Dakota Propertie
Sep 19, 2023 12:31 PM
Member for 2 years 2 posts

I am trying to set up Mid-Term stays 21-28 days. I would like to have 2 different security deposits set up. Currently I have a security deposit set up for all stays regardless of length at $400.00/stay, but I would like to have a secondary security deposit between $1,500-$2,000/ stay with a separate booking criteria that triggers it if someone books a mid-term stay of 21-28 nights?

#1 can this be done in OR?

#2 Any way to do this when API connected?

#3 Can I create an adder to the existing security deposit?

#4 Does OR have a criteria option that will trigger a different security deposit?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Owner statement column definitions 6 replies

Kathleen L
Sep 19, 2023 11:58 AM
Member for 2 years 1 post

I am having a similar issue, when running a owner statement at the end of each month, we noticed that that 'total bookings' at the very bottom does not match the owner's amount when all added together. Does anyone know what number add together to equal the total bookings number?

Thanks!

SMBYO.com - Smoky Mountains by owners 4 replies

Groome Vacation
Sep 19, 2023 11:24 AM
Member for 9 years 9 posts

Any updates on this?

How do I update my preexisting OR-hosted website to a new domain (and retain with OR)? 4 replies

Caleb M
Sep 19, 2023 11:18 AM
OR Alum Member for 3 years 174 posts

Hi Willem,

We don't generally support doing redirects from one domain to another domain. We only support redirecting pages inside a site.
 
To redirect from an old domain to a new domain, I recommend using the forwarding feature that most registrars support: https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/hosted-transitioning#redirecting-domains

~Caleb

Block Spammer from inquiry widget 1 reply

Donna M
Sep 19, 2023 10:24 AM
Member for 8 years 45 posts

I received an inquiry that was nothing more than a spammer hoping I'd all him to post a blog on my website. Is there a means to block him?

If not -I would like the means to block spammers unwanted "inquirers" and the like.
Donna

How can I include my independent listings to keep track of? 0 replies

Amanda V
Sep 16, 2023 9:11 AM
Member for 2 years 3 posts

For example, we have agreements to list our property with Debbie's Villas and VR360 (UK sites). 

I'd like to include details about those sites within OR for our property, but not sure how to organize it.

In addition, we have a local Property Manager and I'd like to add them to our property profile - again, not sure where to add this in where it makes most sense.

Any suggestions are much appreciated! 

Thanks,

Amanda Vanzant

Owner, Ohana Villa Florida

How do I update my preexisting OR-hosted website to a new domain (and retain with OR)? 4 replies

Willem K
Sep 15, 2023 9:37 AM
Member for 2 years 1 post

I have a domain with a website at OwnerRez. I have a new domain and I want to replace the old domain with my new domain. I was reading above that it is easy; just change the DNS settings and replace the old domain with the new one. Of course, I don't want to lose all my link rankings. So, I want to create a 301 redirect from my old domain to my new domain. I can't quite get my head around how to do this. I see the tab for redirecting, but what happens to all the redirects when I replace my old domain with a new one? I have about 12 redirects! I don't quite understand how to carry out the 301 redirects since I am staying on the same server with OwnerRez. I might be overcomplicating things... sorry for that.

How To Charge Higher Nighly Rates For VRBO 1 reply

Adria H
Sep 14, 2023 9:43 AM
OR Team Member Member for 3 years 175 posts

If you are API integrated, then go to:
Settings > API > Vrbo > Change and scroll down. You'll see a place to adjust either just rent or rent & surcharges.

How To Charge Higher Nighly Rates For VRBO 1 reply

mountainrosevaca
Sep 13, 2023 5:05 PM
Member for 2 years 6 posts

In my previous PMS, I had the ability to increase my pricing by a set percentage for VRBO reservations.   Do I have the ability to do this in OR?

Note:   I use Pricelabs and have it integrated into OR.

Easy question 4 replies

Caleb M
Sep 13, 2023 11:35 AM
OR Alum Member for 3 years 174 posts

Correct, that information is typically entered directly on those channels instead, though they may not display the field if it's not required.

For Airbnb for instance you can find that field under "Policies and Rules" typically.

~Caleb

 

 

 

 

Blocked time not showing on VRBO/Airbnb 4 replies

Bri
Sep 13, 2023 8:39 AM
OR Team Member Member for 3 years 657 posts

Hi Kathleen,

Sometimes, the API syncs do take a few minutes to update. Availability changes are sent to Airbnb in near real time, but those API syncs are placed into a queue that Airbnb works through from the top down. If there's more traffic in the queue, sometimes those updates take longer. With the increase in channel connected STRs over the course of the last year or so, we have seen a significant uptick in the amount of traffic that hits the queue at any given time. 
 
Airbnb does a last-minute check with us via the API before they'll allow a booking, so even though those dates weren't yet accounted for on the Airbnb availability calendar, the dates would not have been available if a potential guest had tried to book them.

If you still have concerns, please write to us at the helpdesk!

Blocked time not showing on VRBO/Airbnb 4 replies

Kathleen S
Sep 13, 2023 7:06 AM
Member for 2 years 1 post

Having a similar issue.  Any fixes?  It seems the API and ical syncing isn't happening in real time or sometimes at all when blocking off time or a reservation in OR.  When I go look at my Airbnb calendars, the blocks don't show. 

Easy question 4 replies

Jennifer W
Sep 12, 2023 6:59 PM
Member for 6 years 87 posts

Wait ... this doesn't update Airbnb nor VRBO?

Turno not free 3 replies

CWV
Sep 12, 2023 5:50 PM
Member for 6 years 63 posts

Thanks, Paul,  I spoke with TURNO. This message popped up out of nowhere because we added a new property but had not assigned anyone to it yet.