Strategy

Thinking of Hiring VAs for Guest Comms?

Discussing why VA might not be the best long term solution for guest communications.

Wahaj Khan

Sep 14, 2024

Let’s Think This Through Together!

Short-term rental (STR) companies face unique challenges in delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining operational efficiency. Many turn to virtual assistants (VAs) for guest communications and support, but this approach often falls short. Here’s why partnering with Reseption is the smarter choice:

Addressing Common Pain Points

Hiring & Training Headaches: Finding VAs with prior STR experience is like finding a needle in a haystack. Once hired, you’ll spend precious time training them on the job, your industry, and your company’s unique voice.

The Night-Shift Nightmare: Managing VAs—especially at odd hours—takes constant oversight. Without it, guest experiences become inconsistent, leading to unhappy customers.

The Great VA Vanishing Act: VAs are freelancers. They can (and often do) vanish when a better gig comes along, leaving you scrambling for replacements with no backup plan.

Revenue Left on the Table: Missed pre-booking inquiries or lackluster responses mean missed bookings. And missed bookings equal lost revenue.

Reseption: Your Full-Service Dream Team

Reseption sweeps away the complexities and risks of hiring VAs with a professional, managed team of guest support specialists who live and breathe short-term rentals.

Industry-Proven Leadership: With 7+ years of STR, property management, and guest communication experience, Reseption’s founders know the business inside out—so you don’t have to.

Hands-Off Management: Say goodbye to hiring, training, and babysitting. Reseption’s fully managed teams come with round-the-clock supervision, ensuring every interaction is top-notch without adding to your to-do list.

Tailor-Made Service: We take the time to review your past guest interactions, study your voice and tone, and train our team to mirror your brand’s unique hospitality style. No generic scripts here.

Backup When It Matters: Unlike VAs, Reseption has an escalation system built in. Complex issues? Solved quickly, even at 3 AM.

Scalability Meets Expertise

Specialized STR Knowledge: We’re not just guest support experts; we’re STR specialists. From guest communication to compliance, we’ve got it covered.

Growth-Ready Support: Whether you’re managing 5 properties or 200, Reseption’s scalable pod-based system grows with your business—so you’re never stuck.

On-Brand and Plugged In

Flawless Branding: Your brand’s voice is our voice. Through meticulous research and training, we ensure every guest feels your unique hospitality style in every interaction.

Tech-Savvy Integration: Familiar with all major STR platforms, we seamlessly connect with your existing systems without skipping a beat. From property management tools to booking platforms, we’re already in sync.

Reliability You Can Count On

24/7 Quality Control: Our managers are always watching (in a good way). We self-monitor for response times, resolution rates, and guest satisfaction, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

The Reseption Advantage

More Value, Less Hassle: To provide 24/7 support for 50 properties, you’d need 4-6 VAs at a hefty cost. Reseption gives you a team of specialists—plus managers, training, and expertise—for less. It’s not just cost-effective; it’s peace of mind.

Focus on Growth: Let Reseption handle the nitty-gritty while you focus on what matters: scaling your business.

Ready to Ditch the VA Drama? Contact Reseption today and experience the difference. We’ll elevate your operations, delight your guests, and help you grow—without the headaches.