Internet-based software system simplifies vacation rental management process

Long & Foster’s Vacation Rental division, one of the largest vacation and resort rental companies in the country, has selected Barefoot Technologies Corporation as its vacation rental software provider. Barefoot Technologies’ software system provides online reservation, booking and CRM services, which will help improve the rental process for both property and resort owners, as well as their rental clients.

“We are excited to be working with Barefoot Technologies and their team of experts,” said Tracey Espada, vice president of Long & Foster’s Vacation Rental division. “Their forward thinking and innovative product was the key in our decision to partner with Barefoot, and we look forward to a long and successful relationship as we grow and move into the future.”

After exploring many different vacation rental software systems in the market, Long & Foster selected the Barefoot Agent 3.0c software platform because it offered comprehensive reservation and asset management services. Additionally, Barefoot Technologies’ staff, professionalism, technology and vision of the industry fit Long & Foster’s needs and strategic plans for the future.

Joe Amatangelo, president of Long & Foster’s Vacation Rental division, shared Espada’s excitement for the new solution, which has an expected go-live date for the 2015 season.

“Our Vacation Rental team already excels at providing our clients—whether they’re vacationers or property owners—with exceptional service, and the addition of Barefoot Technologies’ comprehensive online solution will help us to further enhance the quality of our customer support,” Amatangelo said. “I’m confident that with our team and Barefoot Technologies’ solution, we’ll be on track to becoming one of the most innovative and successful vacation rental companies in the industry.”

With over a decade of experience providing vacation rental software, Barefoot Technologies is excited at the opportunity to work with such an innovative multi-faceted customer as Long & Foster.

“Barefoot is excited to be working with Long & Foster and its Vacation Rental division. Not only are they in great real estate and rental markets but their innovative corporate strategies and team are a great fit for Barefoot and we look forward to doing great things together,” said Ed Ulmer, president of Barefoot Technologies.

For more information on Long & Foster’s Vacation Rentals, visit www.LongandFoster.com/vacations. For more information about Barefoot Technologies, visit www.barefoot.com.