Most organized host agency? Property Inspections! Advisor or Consultant?

Most organized host agency? Property Inspections! Advisor or Consultant?

Author: Host Agency Reviews August 30, 2024 Duration: 25:59

In episode 171 Steph co-hosts with Chad Burt of Outside Agents. Here’s the questions that they’ll cover:

1. Which host agency has the most organized training and accessible people if there are questions? –Joanne A.

2. Hi! I decided I can practice doing property inspection locally. I printed out your questionnaire and intended to go through it. I asked for a manager’s name and said I want a tour. Is it a good idea for me to do it at the point where I am at right now? Maybe I should just chill? Should I be paying attention to anything specific since I am a total amateur at this point, except everything listed in your questionnaire? How should I be introducing myself. I mean - I already did… but how do the professionals do it? —Anonymous

3. Which title should I use travel advisor or travel consultant and why? –Thanks, Jenn

00:00 Welcome to the Friday 15 with Steph and Chad

02:01 Most organized host agency?

10:30 Property Inspections!

17:01 Advisor or Consultant?


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