Utilizing Your Membership!

Being a part of VRMA provides members with a wide range of features and benefits. As you renew your membership for 2013, make sure your company is getting the most out of its membership by taking a few minutes to review the items below. Envision and take action with these tools to help make your business even more profitable!

Utilize VRMA.com – Log in and update your profile

Use this site to learn about industry trends, best practices, marketing and public relations opportunities and issues facing the vacation rental industry. This is also a place where prospects and customers learn about your rentals.

Log on today to:

• Create or update your profile and contact information
• Learn more about industry trends
• Reference industry resources

If you have trouble logging in, please contact vrma@vrma.com.

Benefit from the DVH Public Relations Initiative – Add to your efforts to increase business

Be part of the Discover Vacation Homes (DVH) Public Relations initiative and take advantage of this nationwide effort to build industry awareness!

To take advantage of this Public Relations Initiative:

• Ensure your company is featured on the Web site directory! If you have not done so in the past, complete the DVH Form.
  Please note: VRMA is currently requesting images but will post them at another date.
• Respond to periodic VRMA e-mails about publicity opportunities from travel writers across North America.
• Pitch story ideas, VRMA keeps this information on file and utilizes them when a writer calls in.
• Promote your company's special offers on the DVH Web site, which is regularly checked by travel writers looking to discuss discounts and special offers in their articles.

Join your peers at VRMA events – Participate in networking and educational activities

Attend the VRMA Regional Seminars and Annual Conference! You will find valuable insight, best practices, resources and networking opportunities at these events. Find out more under the events' section on www.vrma.com.

Display the VRMA logo – Promote being a member

By displaying the VRMA logo, you are telling others you are part of the association that promotes the value of the vacation rental experience and is speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth in the industry.

Display the VRMA logo on your company's Web site, brochures and business cards.

A variety of VRMA logos are available for VRMA members to view and download at: http://www.vrma.com/Default.asp?page=VRMALogos

Receive monthly Geo-Analytics – Enroll your company

Knowing your marketplace leads to smarter business decisions. With this free monthly report, you receive information on local, national, regional and state booking trends.

Don't miss out; valued at $1,200, these reports are free for all VRMA members. To sign up, go to: http://marketing.thenavisway.com/NAVIS-Research/GeoData-Program/

Receive discounts from HD Supply – Order today

VRMA members can save on average $500 - $3,200 per year on current purchases. All members are eligible for the lowest published price in the catalog. Free 24-48 hour shipping is included.

To set-up your account and ensure you receive the VRMA discount, call customer service at 800.798.8809 or complete HD Supply’s Rapid Order Form. Make sure to mention that you are part of VRMA.