Participate in Vacation Rentals’ Video Contest – and win!

We hope you are as excited as we are for the video contest that Southern Vacation Rentals has launched. With the kick-off of the spring season, and spring break, they want to give you the opportunity to capture sweet Southern moments.

Regardless of your location, activity, event or group – they want to see it all. Professional videography experience is not required. All levels of skill are encouraged and appreciated by Southern Vacation Rentals. So, enjoy the spring weather, grab your camera, and film your moments!

If you fear creativity will fail you for this contest, we have compiled a list of possible moments you could film for this contest. For instance:

– You’re in the car, travelling to the next destination, bored out of your mind. Grab some  footage as the whole car burst into song, or even as everyone snoozes – with loud    snores and mouths wide open.

– Is an exhilarating adventure in your plans this spring? Take some footage of you and  your group as you hike trails or experience a new water sport.

– If the beach is on your radar this spring and spring break, take time to capture your  moments there. Grab your cell phone and record while your kids splash in the water or  build sandcastles. If you’re into paddle boarding or surfing, have someone take amazing  shots of you doing what you love!

– As you hang out at your Pensacola Beach home, or visit a local event during spring be  sure to capture those quiet moments too. Create a video, showcasing your genuine  moments while you play baseball in the yard or lounge around the pool.

Of course, keep it authentic and stick with what is true to you. We cannot wait to see all of the sweet Southern moments you will submit to Southern Vacation Rentals. Take some time to read through the contest rules and regulations for more information.

Rentals and Real Estate Sales Partners with RMI

logoSouthern Rentals and Real Estate Sales is excited to announce we have partnered with Realty Marts International to provide one of the largest selections of vacation rentals and real estate in Pensacola Beach. RMI has been a respected leader in the business and Southern is dedicated to upholding the great reputation and high standards that have been maintained for over fifty years.

Southern offers an extensive selection of gorgeous beachfront real estate in Pensacola Beach, and more resources than ever before to ensure our property owners enjoy an exceptional client experience. In addition to the Pensacola Beach area, Southern Real Estate Sales offer real estate services along the entire Gulf Coast, including the Coastal Alabama areas of Fairhope.

The addition of RMI and their wonderful team has expanded the Southern family and increased the prospects for all parties involved across the board. Southern is looking forward to many more years of further development and expansion as we exceed expectations and constantly work towards advancement and the satisfaction of our clients.

If you are looking to invest in real estate in Pensacola Beach, or anywhere along the Gulf Coast, contact us today to see our current selection. If you are looking to sell real estate, you could not have a better team of professionals working to help you through the process. Call us today to discuss our amazing opportunities.

Buying a Vacation Rental? Hire a Property Manager

MarseillesInvesting in real estate isn’t a new thing, especially when you call the Gulf Coast home. But, lately we’ve heard more and more about the demand for rental inventory in a real estate market that continues to pick up steam. All things considered, you might find yourself asking: “Is now the right time to buy a vacation rental in Pensacola Beach?”

If you decide the answer is yes, know that the idea of a “staycation” has only gained in popularity. According to Inman.com, the majority of people who invest in real estate look to purchase a second home or condo within 40 minutes of their primary home. Buyers do this to save time and money on travel, which just so happens to be great news for areas like Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and Gulf Shores. All are within a half day’s drive of larger markets like Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile and New Orleans. These areas are not only convenient for owners, but tourists too, growing at unsurpassed levels each year. For many investors, these factors help tip the scale in favor of buying real estate in Pensacola Beach and the surrounding areas, including Perdido Key, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.

Relaxation, convenience and income, what more could you possibly want in a second home? More often than not, what deters buyers from making the jump to rental property owner, is the stress that comes after the deal closes – like handling the stress that comes with being a “landlord.”

Local Pensacola Beach property management companies, like Southern Vacation Rentals, have made it easier to rent your home or condo, protect your assets and generate income, so that you can sit back, relax and let your recently purchased property do the work for you.

What to Do With a Property That Won’t Sell

Real estate agent at workDo you have a property that’s not selling? Or, maybe you have a client looking to invest in Pensacola Beach real estate. Whatever it may be, there’s an easy way to earn an extra $500 on the transaction (or lack thereof).

Local Pensacola property managers, like our Residential Leasing, have designed a program exclusively for realtors in these situations. All the agent has to do is refer the client/property to Southern’s long term rental management program and a $500 check is headed your way. It really is as simple as that.

To further sweeten the deal, you’ll also benefit from their unique “pay it forward promise” – a guarantee that they will send EVERY client referred back to you!

Southern Residential Leasing’s property managers will notify you 90 days before your client’s lease expires, help schedule showings and even get the property move-in ready.

Not only are you $500 richer, but more likely to be contacted for a future sale with a happy homeowner who has generated some income rather than a disgruntled one upset with a long sale.

Contact us at 850.492.1148 for more details.

*All checks made payable to broker once the property is rented. Multi-property referral restrictions may apply.