How to find a GREAT cleaning crew for STR?

Question

What are some resources or websites to find great cleaning crews for STR?

I find this step harder to find a solid company that answers the phone and I would have confidence in handling the STR cleaning job

Mike Shemp · Answer

Hi Chris,

A good place to look are Facebook groups.  Many hot STR markets have their own Facebook groups for owners, guests looking for homes to rent, etc.  See if there is an owner's group for the market you are interested in, and then ask the other owners for recommendations.

We have STRS in the Outer Banks and White Mountains, and I belong to owners groups for both that are super helpful.

Hope that helps!

Mike

Joseph Bafia · Answer

We've had 100% success with Facebook as well.  My son will simply join the area/neighborhood group and then use the search feature for "housekeeper" or "cleaner".  He then browses posts and referrals and then contacts the person.  We will usually have 3-4 come and meet us and "interview" and then pick one.  Have not been disappointed yet and we're in 4 different markets.

I will add, we pursue more "individual" people versus a company/service.  The ones we've found are loyal, local and bought in.  We pay them top dollar (higher than anyone else in the area) and they LOVE us and go out of their way to help us.

Good luck!