STR Off-Season Checklist: 7 Operational Tweaks to Prep for Peak

Quiet doesn’t mean idle. Savvy short‑term rental operators strike when demand dips, tackling seven under‑two‑hour tasks that eliminate friction, delight homeowners, and unlock smoother peak‑season profits. Ready to transform downtime into your most powerful prep window? Ready to Transform? Embrace next‑day ACH, zero‑fee payouts, and streamlined chargeback defenses, so you hit peak season at 100% […]

Announcing the OwnerRez × Clearview Integration

Experience the difference of “Elite.”OwnerRez is internationally recognized as a leader in the vacation rental industry for channel management, CRM, property management, accounting, messaging, and websites. Integrate with channels like Vrbo, Airbnb, and Booking.com to seamlessly sync availability, rates, rules, and listing content. Get your own modern, fast website, process payments directly, and manage inquiries, […]

What is a merchant of record, and why it changes everything for STR operators

Most short-term rental (STR) managers don’t know who really owns their payment account. If you’re using Stripe or other aggregators, it’s not you, it’s them. That means delayed payouts, higher risk, and zero control when things go wrong. But when you become the Merchant of Record, everything changes, faster cash flow, fewer holds, and full […]

Visa compliance and fee risk, why Reverse My Fees is not surcharging

Passing credit card fees to the guest sounds simple, until you do it wrong. Most “surcharge” or “cash discount” models violate Visa rules, leaving STR operators exposed to hidden fines, guest complaints, or worse, frozen funds. Clearview’s Reverse My Fees (RMF) program isn’t a workaround, it’s a Visa-registered solution built for property managers. Fully compliant, […]

Next-day funding, how it works, why it matters, and who really offers it

For short-term rental (STR) operators, every delay in funding puts pressure on operations. When guests pay today but payouts take 3–5 days, you’re stuck floating owner payments, inventory costs, and payroll. Clearview solves this with T+1 funding, next-day payouts built for the lodging business. No reserves, no surprise holds, just fast, predictable cash flow you […]

Clearview vs. Stripe: the winter switch STR managers can’t afford to miss

If you manage vacation rentals or short-term rental properties, you know winter is a double-edged sword. For some, it’s high season in ski towns and holiday destinations. For others, especially beach markets, it’s the quietest time of year. But no matter your location, winter is your golden opportunity to optimize your payment operations before peak […]

STR off-season checklist: 7 operational tweaks to prep for peak

Quiet doesn’t mean idle. Savvy short‑term rental operators strike when demand dips, tackling seven under‑two‑hour tasks that eliminate friction, delight homeowners, and unlock smoother peak‑season profits. Ready to transform downtime into your most powerful prep window? Ready to Transform? Embrace next‑day ACH, zero‑fee payouts, and streamlined chargeback defenses, so you hit peak season at 100% […]

Winter prep for STRs: cut fees, boost cash flow, and win peak season

“Your days are slowing down? Let’s strike before the busy season hits.”“Quiet now? Good. That’s when smart operators get ahead.” Use this off-season window, whether you run mountain chalets or seaside escapes—to lock in zero-fee processing, accelerate payouts, and build iron-clad defenses. By the time bookings surge, you’ll be running on leaner margins, next-day cash, […]