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There are so many people who own Egypt properties for rent, which makes it hard to differentiate your holiday rental from all the others. If you want to make an extra income by renting out your home, you will have to make yourself stand out from all of the other people who are advertising their Egypt properties.

There are a few ways that you can do this. Of course the obvious ways are to have a great description on your listing and beautiful photos. However, another more important factor comes into play after your potential guest has looked at your rental listing and clicked on the link to contact you, and that is the professionalism with which you respond to them.

Why Is Professionalism Important?

It is important to project a professional image to your potential renter, because it will give them a good impression of you and make them trust you. When choosing an Egypt property to rent for their holidays, they will feel much more comfortable renting from someone that they trust.
 
Crafting a Professional Email Response to an Enquiry

When you get an email from a potential renter of your Egypt property, here are the steps you can follow to ensure that you write a response that will stand out:

•    Use their name in the salutation of the email. (“Dear John and Kathy” instead of “Dear Interested Guest”) This will let them know that you have taken the time to respond directly to them and that your email is not just an automated message.
 
•    Identify all the questions that they pose in the email, and be sure to answer all of them. They are asking questions for a reason, and if they are not clarified they will become frustrated and look elsewhere.
 
•    Check over your email several times to catch any spelling and grammar mistakes, as these can make you lose credibility in the eyes of your guests. Consider putting on a customised email signature with your name and contact information.
 
•    Don’t leave problems unsolved, instead offer alternate solutions. For example if the guest asks if you have internet at your property in Egypt and you don’t, say that unfortunately you don’t have it in the apartment but also list the top three internet cafes or locations with WiFi access within walking distance. This might be suitable for their needs and you have solved their concern.
 
•    Take this opportunity to insert a tiny bit more information about your holiday property in Egypt that you did not include on the description. It can be something like how the flowers are blooming at this time of year, what the temperature was this week, or what event is currently going on in the nearby town. You could note that you offer a special welcoming pack for guests with local food and drinks. This is a great opportunity to add one more little perk to your property that will make it stand out from all the rest.