Elliott Beach Rentals Publishes 2010 Brochure

North Myrtle Beach Vacationers Now Have More Options from Elliott Realty
for Professionally Managed Vacation Rentals 

North Myrtle Beach, SC – January 2010 / Elliott Realty / Press Release – Elliott Realty, a leading full service Vacation Rental and Real Estate Company located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is preparing for a huge spring and summer travel season with the publication of its 2010 Free Vacation Rental Brochure and the launch of its new website dedicated to travelers booking last minute vacations in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area: www.myrtlebeachlastminutevacation.com.

The annual Elliott Beach Rentals brochure was mailed out to past vacationers on December 30^th of 2009, so travelers who traditionally receive the brochure should be on the lookout for it in the mail. The 2010 vacation rental brochure features all of the information vacationers need to know on picking out the perfect vacation rental. Traditionally, the arrival of the Elliott Beach Rentals brochure coincides with people starting to make reservations for spring and summer vacations. If you have not received your brochure or if you are interested in receiving one – please call Elliott Beach Rentals at 888-669-7853 or visit www.NorthMyrtleBeachTravel.com.

Elliott Beach Rentals has also recently launched, MyrtleBeachLastMinuteVacations.com in order to help vacationers looking to travel to the Myrtle Beach area within 30 days of arrival. This site is dedicated to travelers making a spontaneous trip to the beach and need help finding the perfect vacation home or condo. Whether a long weekend or a week – if you want to come to Myrtle Beach and you are within 30 days of your arrival this is the website for you.

 “Over the years, Elliott Beach Rentals has always worked hard to help our clients find the perfect vacation and the publishing of our 2010 Vacation Rental Brochure and the coinciding launch of our new last minute website are perfect examples of our outreach to new and old clients” states Rick Elliott, President of Elliott Realty. “While traditionally vacationers have booked their vacation rental months in advance to guarantee they get the perfect home or condo for their family vacation and have either used our brochure or website to make these decisions – with North Myrtle Beach’s proximity to a growing number of people in cities such as Raleigh, Richmond, Charlotte, Atlanta, Columbia and Greenville that can drive here within a few hours, we have seen a rise in last minute travelers. Our new website is dedicated solely to them and this should make the decision making process much easier for them. Our entire team welcomes visitors to our beaches and is standing by to help them make the right choices.”

Elliott Beach Rentals specializes in the professional management of North Myrtle Beach vacation rental properties and is a short trip from many areas by both car and air, such as: Charlotte, NC; Greenville/Spartanburg, SC; Raleigh/Durham, NC; Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; Washington DC; Charleston, WV and Baltimore, MD. Elliott Beach Rentals and North Myrtle Beach are serviced by international airports in Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC.

About Elliott Realty

Elliott Realty of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been specializing in vacation rentals, winter rentals, golf packages and real estate sales since 1959. The company was founded on a simple premise that still rings true today “Service You Expect. People You Trust.”

Elliott Beach Rentals: Trust Your Vacation To The Experts: Elliott Beach Rentals specializes in vacation rentals and professional resort rental management in the North Myrtle Beach area. 

Elliott Realty GMAC is a franchise member with GMAC Real Estate. Our involvement in the community, knowledge of the real estate market, and care in meeting the needs of our customers and clients have enabled us to enjoy a fine reputation across the state.

Myrtle Beach Golf Authority offers the best Golf Packages in the Myrtle Beach area and can accommodate large and small golf groups.

www.MyrtleBeachLastMinuteVacation.com offers the best availability and pricing to travelers who are looking to book less than thirty days in advance of arrival.

This press release formatted and submitted by Visual Data Systems (www.VisualDataSystems.com), the leader in online marketing for the vacation rental industry.

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For Immediate Release

January 12, 2010

Corrine Crickmore

Elliott Realty/Elliott Beach Rentals

843.249.1406

Advertising@ElliottRealty.com

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North Carolina’s Sunset Properties Creates $500 Early Bird Promotion

 Latest Marketing Effort is Designed to Reward Guests for Booking Their North Carolina Beach Vacation Now

Sunset Beach, North Carolina – January 2010/Sunset Properties/Press Release – Sunset Properties, a leading professional vacation rental firm headquartered in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, would like to congratulate Marlene Williams, of Londonderry, Vermont as the first weekly winner of their $500 Early Bird Promotion.  Marlene’s name was drawn on January 4^th to receive $500 off her reservation scheduled for later this spring.

Those that book a reservation and send in a signed contract with their first initial payment before January 25^th are being entered in weekly drawings to win a $500 credit towards their 2010 vacation.  The drawings will continue every Monday during the month of January. Guests can choose amongst over 400 quality vacation homes on the islands of Sunset Beach, North Carolina and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.  

“We wanted to award those guests who made their vacation plans early and mailed their rental deposit to us in a timely manner.” said Jake Foutz, Marketing Supervisor for Sunset Properties.  “By reserving their vacation home well ahead of time, guests had a choice of a particular home and the week that best fits their family’s schedule this year.” 

Sunset Properties offers a variety of professionally managed vacation homes in both Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle, North Carolina ranging from 2 to 8 bedrooms in size located oceanfront, bayfront, along canals and marshland, and mid-island.  Guests can choose homes with amenity options such as internet access, non-smoking, swimming pools, and even dog-friendly.  Vacation rentals are a great way to reduce vacation costs since the per-person cost for the average stay is much less than a comparable hotel stay, and homes come with kitchens that allow families to save further by preparing some or all meals at the house instead of eating out for every meal.

To take advantage of Sunset Properties’ Early Bird Promotion, guests can visit the company’s website at www.sunsetproperties.travel, or they can call Sunset Properties at the special number of 888-795-6428.

About Sunset Properties

Founded in 1988, Sunset Properties has grown to service over 400 vacation rental homes on the barrier islands of Sunset Beach, North Carolina and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.  The company is owned and managed by Ron and Adrienne Watts, working with a full-time staff of approximately 20 dedicated employees.  Sunset Properties is an active member of the Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA), Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, and the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals. 

Sunset Properties’ rental homes at Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach are conveniently located  less than an hour’s drive from numerous attractions in either Myrtle Beach, SC or Wilmington, NC, and are within easy drives from communities such as Columbia, SC; Charlotte, NC; Greensboro, NC, Raleigh NC; and Fayetteville, NC.  They can be found online at: www.sunsetproperties.travel; www.sunsetbeachnc.com; and www.vacationrentalsatoceanisle.com.

For more information about Sunset Properties and its services, visit us on the web at www.sunsetproperties.travel, or call Jake Foutz, Sunset Properties Marketing Supervisor at 888-795-6428.

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For Immediate Release

January 7, 2010
For More Information:
Jake Foutz, Marketing Supervisor
Sunset Properties
jakef.sp@atmc.net
888-795-6428

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Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates: Moving Ahead on the Outer Banks with a New Location for 2010

Vacation Rentals and Real Estate Sales to be headquartered in new Kitty Hawk, North Carolina offices
starting December 11, 2009

Kitty Hawk, NC – December 2009/ Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates / Press Release – Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates, one of the oldest and most respected real estate and vacation rental companies on the Outer Banks of North Carolina is pleased to announce its forthcoming move to a new location.  Effective December 11, 2009, Joe Lamb Realty will be providing all vacation rental and real estate sales services from its new office at milepost 2.7,  4607 N. Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk, ¾ mile south of their 25-year location on the bypass. 

According to Joe Lamb, Jr., founder of Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates, “We had simply become too crowded.  Clients were struggling to find a place to park, and checking in guests during peak season had become a challenge.  In our new place we have much more parking space and handicap accessibility. That will allow us to provide guest services in a more efficient manner.”  Dan Hardy, President and General Manager of Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates, notes that with the increased space, “We expect to streamline our services and increase staff productivity while continuing to offer the personal attention we are proud of giving our clients.”

Joe and his wife Ann began renting vacation cottages on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 1968.  Their first office was located at milepost 11.5 on the beach road.  The following year they moved about half a mile north to a location beside what is now Tortuga’s Lie Restaurant.  To keep up with the growth of the company, in 1984 Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates moved to their present office at milepost 2 on the bypass.  Again, to keep pace with the company’s success, Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates will soon be operating from milepost 2.7 on Highway 158.  Joe Lamb recalls, “We started with only 18 cottages.  Today we have more than 550 vacation rentals, several commercial properties, and, of course properties for sale.” 

Joe also remarked, “During the last 40 years I have seen our company, the real estate business, and this beach undergo many changes.  It’s important to remember, though, the reason people vacation never changes.  People come to the beach to get away from stress, to spend time with friends and family, and to enjoy the beauty and hospitality we offer here on the Outer Banks.  We understand the importance of a person’s vacation and have carefully selected a wide variety of rental homes to fit many needs and budgets.” 

While specializing in property management and vacation rentals, Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates also features real estate sales.  A professional team is dedicated to making the purchase or sale of Outer Banks real estate a pleasant experience.  Efficient, dedicated realtors known for their attentive service are experienced and knowledgeable in residential, commercial, and investment properties.  Tim Moore, Broker-in-Charge, said, “Beginning with finding the right property, to closing day and beyond, our agents are always easily accessible to our clients, and we do everything we can to ensure smooth real estate transactions.”

Having contributed to the success of the real estate industry for such a long time, Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates has become a cornerstone in the Outer Banks community.  Joe Lamb credits their long-term success to “our friendly staff, hands-on service, and efficient management.”  Dan Hardy is quick to add that the company is proud to have “built a solid reputation while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere and offering individualized real estate services.” 

The team at Joe Lamb Realty is proud to call the Outer Banks home, and the Lambs and their staff participate in and support many local charities and causes.

Still family owned and operated after more than 40 years, Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates is one of the area’s leading companies.  Their vacation rentals range from cozy cottages to large oceanfront estates and are located from Duck to South Nags Head.  Their full-service sales team is familiar with the ever-changing Outer Banks real estate market and is available to help with the sale or purchase of an investment property, permanent residence, or vacation home.   

Please stop by to visit at the new home of Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates.  They are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to welcome you. You will find them at 4607 North Croatan Highway at milepost 2.7 in Kitty Hawk.  Look for the bright JL sign.  You are also invited to visit their website at www.joelambjr.com, or, of course, give them a call locally at 252-261-4444; their toll-free number is 800-552-6257.

About Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates is a family owned and operated real estate and vacation rental management company founded in 1968 in Nags Head, North Carolina. They feature over 550 vacation homes and condominiums throughout the Outer Banks of North Carolina as well as real estate listings for the area. Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates new home is at the 2.7 milepost in Kitty Hawk. Open 7 days a week, they can be reached via telephone: toll-free at 800-552-6257/locally at 252-261-4444; via email at info@JoeLambJr.com or via their user-friendly website, which features real-time online bookings at www.JoeLambJr.com. This press release was submitted by Visual Data Systems on behalf of Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates.

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For Immediate Release

December 10, 2009
For More Information:
Dan Hardy, President
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates
252-261-4444
info@JoeLambJr.com

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Midgett Realty Announces 100% Homeowner Participation In Recycling Efforts On Hatteras Island

Vacation Rental Recycling Program Keeps Over 175 Tons of Waste Out of Landfills In 2009

Hatteras Island, North Carolina – November 2009/Midgett Realty/Press Release – Midgett Realty offering more than 560 vacation rental properties on Hatteras Island and The Outer Banks since the 1960’s is pleased to announce that it is the first and only property management company on Hatteras Island to have 100% participation from its homeowners in its recycling efforts. This partnership between Midgett Realty, the homeowners they represent and vacationers helped keep over 175 tons of recyclable materials out of local landfills during the 2009 rental season.

Midgett Realty started their recycling efforts in 2007 and they were able to divert over 30 tons of materials from landfills. In 2008 they doubled the amount of recyclable glass, plastic and aluminum to over 60 tons. By providing curbside recycling to every vacation rental property they manage; reducing the amount of paper leaving their office by taking advantage of technology and by not printing a brochure (27 tons of paper) they estimate by the end of 2009 they will have reduced waste by 177 tons. Close to six times the amount of recyclable material in three short years.

“Midgett Realty has always been in the forefront of good citizenship on Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks and our recycling efforts are a natural extension of citizenship and leadership. Hatteras Island has been our home for many generations and we feel it is our responsibility to give back to the community in any we can. The Outer Banks and Hatteras Island are surrounded by so much natural beauty that we want to keep clean and safe for our vacationers, homeowners and families. The idea of starting a recycling program was obvious to us and we are very proud of the results,” stated Anthony Fletcher, General Manager of Midgett Realty. “For over 40 years The Midgett Family and Midgett Realty have been committed to the betterment of Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks. We will continue to look for even more ways to help the environment and we invite all of our visitors to join our efforts and urge other companies to do the same.”

For more information on Midgett Realty and their professionally managed vacation homes, please visit: MidgettRealty.com. Their site was designed to enhance the experience of vacationers wishing to enjoy a trip to Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. MidgettRealty.com contains all the information needed to make an informed decision when renting a vacation property. The site features: secure real-time online bookings, detailed property information, last minute specials, the ability to search for properties via location, sales information, property management information, driving directions and area information including: Cape Hatteras; Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo; Avon and Buxton; Hatteras and Frisco; and Ocracoke Island.

The Outer Banks, Hatteras Island and Midgett Realty are convenient to the entire East Coast of the United States. Hatteras is less than 500 miles from such areas as: New York City; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; and only miles from Washington DC; Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD. A little further away, but still a convenient and easy trip to the Outer Banks is: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Toronto, Canada and Cincinnati, OH.

About Midgett Realty

Serving Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina has been a Midgett family tradition for over a century. In the 1960’s two brothers named Midgett started a real estate company, and today, their children, grandchildren and other staff of Midgett Realty offer over 560 vacation cottages and condos for rent.

The Midgett family has lived on the Outer Banks for at least three centuries, and today’s Midgett’s are descendants of the tough, independent seafaring men and women who managed to thrive and survive on these isolated barrier islands. They have been fishermen and lifesavers and surfmen, and they have been the operators of the famous Hatteras Island – Manteo Bus Line, which carried islanders and visitors up and down the beach in the days before roads and bridges.

Today they are the owners of Hatteras Island’s premier, full-service real estate company. Midgett Realty is one of the island’s oldest family owned businesses, and the only real estate company owned and managed by Hatteras Island natives. The Midgett Realty family stands ready to share with you all the experiences they have had in several generations of living and working on Hatteras Island. More information is available online at http://www.midgettrealty.com/ or via phone at 866-613-6959. This press release was submitted by Visual Data Systems (www.VisualDataSystems.com), the leader in online marketing for the vacation rental industry, on behalf of Midgett Realty.

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For Immediate Release
November 12, 2009
Midgett Realty
Vacations@MidgettRealty.com
866-613-6959

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Visual Data Systems Announces Away Wee Go! ™ Mobile Websites For The Vacation Rental Industry

 

Vacation Rental Industry Will Now Be Able To Extend Branding & Marketing
 to the Burgeoning Mobile Web Marketplace

Columbia, MD – October 2009/Visual Data Systems/Press Release – Visual Data Systems, the leading independent provider of website design; software integration; online marketing including search engine promotion; managed email marketing and consultation for the vacation rental industry, has announced the launch of mobile websites for its vacation rental industry clients with its newest cutting edge product Away Wee Go! ™.

This mobile website solution will help Visual Data Systems client’s build customer and homeowner loyalty by providing a real-time connection to their property and availability data for guests, prospects and staff from anywhere. By embracing the needs of mobile web users and providing them with the tools they need to book and plan their next vacation, vacation rental companies will see an increase in sales and customer satisfaction.

The Away Wee Go! ™ – Mobile Website Solution was designed and built by Visual Data Systems to help its clients in the vacation rental industry take advantage of the over 29 million Americans that currently use smart phones such as the iPhone or other hand-held devices to access the internet. With that number expected to grow to over 50 million by 2011 the time is now to have an effective mobile web marketing strategy.

The Away Wee Go! ™ Mobile Website will provide powerful but practical solutions that will work on the most popular platforms for mobile web browsing. Visitors to the mobile website will be able to:

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  • Access Real-time availability with the state of the art Away Wee Go! ™ Mobile Search.
    • Search properties by availability.
      • Places properties in a Shopping Cart and send links to family and friends through Visual Data Systems’ Email-A-Friend technology.
    • Search for specific properties through an alphabetic or unit number search.
    • Access property detail pages.
    • Have the ability to ‘Reserve’ properties through the mobile website.
  • Opt in to email marketing or request more information through the Smart Capture by Visual Data Systems.
  • Have quick and easy access to company contacts with one touch calling/emailing.
  • Get directions to the client’s office or check-in facility from the road.
  • Utilize a concierge list of key partners/vendors/area attractions that keeps the client’s branding in front of in-house guests.
  • Make maintenance requests directly from the vacationer’s phone.

The Away Wee Go! ™ Mobile Search technology will work in conjunction with client’s fully integrated custom websites. Visual Data Systems is the leading independent integrator of data from the leading rental management software firms including: Barefoot Software; Escapia and the complete line of Instant Software products that use ISILink including: First Resort; Entech; PropertyPlus and V12.NET. For those clients who do not have a fully integrated website other mobile website options will be available.

“Our extensive experience in the vacation rental industry has led us to develop Away Wee Go! ™ in order to provide our clients with the state of the art online marketing tools that they need as we enter a new phase of internet usage. With the amount of people using mobile web devices including smart phones like the iPhone to search the web rising and a majority of vacationers using the internet to make vacation plans, to not take advantage of the mobile marketplace now will only put companies behind their competition in the near future as they battle for brand recognition, sales and customer loyalty. Over the last fifteen years, our clients have become accustomed to our leadership and innovation in online marketing for the vacation rental industry of which Away Wee Go! ™ is the latest in a long list of successes,” stated Kelly Hurley, COO/Executive Vice-President of Visual Data Systems.

About Visual Data Systems

Visual Data Systems, based in Columbia, Maryland is the leading independent supplier of website design and software integration, managed email marketing, search engine promotion, online surveys, online marketing tools, and consultation for the vacation rental industry. Founded in 1993, Visual Data Systems has clients throughout North and Central America and the Caribbean and was a pioneer in bringing real-time online bookings to the vacation rental industry. Visual Data Systems supplies clients across all industries (non-profit; ecommerce; real estate; healthcare) with a variety of innovative products that lead them to online marketing success. For more information, please go to www.VisualDataSystems.com or call 410-964-8665.

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For Immediate Release  

October 20, 2009

For More Information Contact:

Robert Gray, Director of Sales & Marketing

Visual Data Systems

410-964-8665 ex. 264

RobertG@VisualDataSystems.com

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Outer Banks Blue Welcomes Runners and Fans to the 2009 OBX® Marathon

Outer Banks Blue Offering Special ‘Marathon Rates’ as a Sponsor of this Year’s Race

Kitty Hawk, NC – October 2009 / Outer Banks Blue / Press Release – Outer Banks Blue, a leading vacation rental and real estate firm headquartered in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the 2009 OBX^® Marathon. The marathon; half marathon; 8K Race; group fun race; Buccaneer 5K; Expo and Pasta Party will be held from November 6^th – 8^th. Events will be centered around the Kill Devil Hills area of the Outer Banks.

The OBX^® Marathon brings people from throughout the United States to the Outer Banks every November and 2009 is expected to their biggest race ever. The weekend is full of races and activities that will suit the needs of all levels of runners and race fans. Outer Banks Blue is an accommodations partner for the races and will be participating in the OBX^® Marathon Expo which is where runners will pick up their registration packets and will feature official race apparel; running and athletic gear; music; food and training clinics. Outer Banks Blue will be offering spectators at the Expo ‘Do It Yourself’ posters that will allow spectators to customize their own inspirational message to runners which they can hold up along the race route.

Outer Banks Blue will also be offering special rates on professionally managed vacation rentals for that weekend to participants and fans. Interested visitors should visit www.OuterBanksBlue.com or call one of their highly trained vacation rental specialists at 866-546-0596 and ask for information on Marathon Accommodations.

 “The OBX^® Marathon is a great event for the area, its’ resident and visitors and we are proud to be a sponsor,” states Tim Cafferty, President of Outer Banks Blue Realty (pictured, second from right). “As an avid runner, who has participated in the last three half-marathons, I am looking forward to participating in my first full marathon this year and I cannot think of a better event to start with. Not only will there be great competition – but we will be racing on one of the most breathtaking courses for a marathon that I could think of.”

Tim Cafferty continues, “We are also looking forward to participating at the Expo on Friday and Saturday. It will be good to see old friends and make new ones. We hope that everyone will stop by our display and pick up an Outer Banks Blue ‘Do It Yourself’ poster to help you encourage your favorite runner. For those participants and spectators still looking for accommodations for the race – we invite you to give us a call at 866-546-0596. We have some great vacation rental properties at special prices available – but they are filling up fast.”

Outer Banks Blue is a full service Vacation Rental Firm which serves vacationers throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In operation since 2005, the family owned and operated Outer Banks Blue provides professionally managed vacation homes and condominiums in the Outer Banks of North Carolina including the towns of Corolla; Duck; Kill Devil Hills; Kitty Hawk; Nags Head and Southern Shores. Vacationers with Outer Banks Blue are able to choose from Oceanfront to Soundfront and all areas in between and have numerous amenity options including private pools; hot tubs; high speed internet access and even pet-friendly properties. Outer Banks Blue provides all guests with needed linens including fully made beds and towels for all guests based on the advertised number of people a property will accommodate.

The Outer Banks Blue website (www.OuterBanksBlue.com) offers vacationers the ability to search and book online with real-time availability by choosing location, type of property and amenities as well as of course check-in date. Last minute vacationers should review the online specials page to peruse properties offering discounts to vacationers. The Outer Banks of North Carolina and the nearly two-hundred vacation rentals offered by Outer Banks Blue are convenient to many metropolitan areas including: Charlotte, NC; Washington DC; Richmond VA; Raleigh/Durham, NC; Columbia, SC and Baltimore, MD. Fans of Outer Banks Blue can follow them on Twitter; Facebook, MySpace and their blog located at blog.outerbanksblue.com.

About Outer Banks Blue

Outer Banks Blue was formed by Tim Cafferty in 2005 after over 25 years in property management on the Outer Banks. With experience in both a smaller, family operated company that evolved into a leader on the Outer Banks in occupancy numbers and technology under his expertise and in the management of a nationally recognized, publicly owned corporation boasting one of the largest inventories of homes on the Outer Banks his vision of a more personalized management opportunity developed into the conception of Outer Banks Blue Real Estate Services.

Experience and reputation in the area for attention to detail and integrity along with a team of experienced and dedicated personnel has brought Outer Banks Blue into the forefront of rental companies. With an original goal of 50 homes easily surpassed in two months of operation, it became very clear it would be necessary to promote this vision with a dedication to their clients for responsible growth, and a dedication to their customers with quality homes. Therefore, the decision was made very early to be selective in the properties and areas they represent.

Today, Outer Banks Blue represents nearly 200 premier vacation rental properties in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For more information on Outer Banks Blue Real Estate services and to experience a taste of their personal, quality service, visit the on the web at www.OuterBanksBlue.com, email them at info@OuterBanksBlue.com or call 866.546.0596. This press release formatted and submitted by Visual Data Systems (www.VisualDataSystems.com), the leader in online marketing for the vacation rental industry.

 

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For Immediate Release

October 1, 2009

For More Information Contact:

Tim Cafferty

Outer Banks Blue

866.546.0596
Tim@OuterBanksBlue.com

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Outer Banks Blue Offering Live 2010 Rates and Availability Ahead of the Competition

 Vacationers Are Able to Get a Jump on Next Year’s Outer Banks Vacation Plans

Kitty Hawk, NC – September 2009 / Outer Banks Blue / Press Release – Outer Banks Blue, a leading vacation rental and real estate firm headquartered in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina has announced effective immediately 2010 rates and availability for their professionally managed vacation rental properties are available online at www.OuterBanksBlue.com.

Now a vacationer looking for next year’s perfect vacation can search for and book 2010 vacation rentals with Outer Banks Blue weeks if not months ahead of other companies and take advantage of Outer Banks Blue’s ‘All-Inclusive’ pricing which at a glance will tell them exactly what their vacation will cost. The ‘All-Inclusive’ pricing model instituted by Outer Banks Blue removes all of those ‘add-on’ charges such as Administrative Fees, Cleaning Fees, Security Deposits, Damage Waivers, etc. that are prevalent in the vacation rental industry and can add hundreds of dollars to an advertised price. The price shown by Outer Banks Blue is the price you pay and includes linens and cleaning.

Traditionally most vacation rental firms do not publish rates for the upcoming year till much later in the fall – but by going live with 2010 rates now – Outer Banks Blue is allowing vacationers the peace of mind of knowing that they have reserved their favorite vacation home at a known price and are giving their homeowners extremely valuable extra marketing time and opportunities.

 “After a summer of breaking records, our team is very proud that we are able to offer 2010 reservation with live rates and availability at this time. By going ‘live’ for 2010 this early – people will be able to shop our vacation rental properties and make vacation plans earlier than ever before and not have to worry that someone booked their favorite property ahead of them,” states Tim Cafferty, President of Outer Banks Blue Realty.

Tim Cafferty continues, “We have consistently tried over the years, to make the process of booking a vacation home easy for our guests and the activation of our website for 2010 is evidence of that. With a majority of vacationers searching online for their next vacation rental, we feel that having live rates and availability at this time would be a great advantage for our guests and homeowners. If you’re looking for a great vacation in the Outer Banks this fall or next summer – the place to look is Outer Banks Blue.”

Outer Banks Blue is a full service Vacation Rental Firm which serves vacationers throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In operation since 2005, the family owned and operated Outer Banks Blue provides professionally managed vacation homes and condominiums in the Outer Banks of North Carolina including the towns of Corolla; Duck; Kill Devil Hills; Kitty Hawk; Nags Head and Southern Shores. Vacationers with Outer Banks Blue are able to choose from Oceanfront to Soundfront and all areas in between and have numerous amenity options including private pools; hot tubs; high speed internet access and even pet-friendly properties. Outer Banks Blue provides all guests with needed linens including fully made beds and towels for all guests based on the advertised number of people a property will accommodate.

The Outer Banks Blue website (www.OuterBanksBlue.com) offers vacationers the ability to search and book online with real-time availability by choosing location, type of property and amenities as well as of course check-in date. Last minute vacationers should review the online specials page to peruse properties offering discounts to vacationers. The Outer Banks of North Carolina and the nearly two-hundred vacation rentals offered by Outer Banks Blue are convenient to many metropolitan areas including: Charlotte, NC; Washington DC; Richmond VA; Raleigh/Durham, NC; Columbia, SC and Baltimore, MD. Fans of Outer Banks Blue can follow them on Twitter; Facebook and MySpace.

About Outer Banks Blue

Outer Banks Blue was formed by Tim Cafferty in 2005 after over 25 years in property management on the Outer Banks. With experience in both a smaller, family operated company that evolved into a leader on the Outer Banks in occupancy numbers and technology under his expertise and in the management of a nationally recognized, publicly owned corporation boasting one of the largest inventories of homes on the Outer Banks his vision of a more personalized management opportunity developed into the conception of Outer Banks Blue Real Estate Services.

Experience and reputation in the area for attention to detail and integrity along with a team of experienced and dedicated personnel has brought Outer Banks Blue into the forefront of rental companies. With an original goal of 50 homes easily surpassed in two months of operation, it became very clear it would be necessary to promote this vision with a dedication to their clients for responsible growth, and a dedication to their customers with quality homes. Therefore, the decision was made very early to be selective in the properties and areas they represent.

Today, Outer Banks Blue represents nearly 200 premier vacation rental properties in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For more information on Outer Banks Blue Real Estate services and to experience a taste of their personal, quality service, visit the on the web at www.OuterBanksBlue.com, email them at info@OuterBanksBlue.com or call 866.546.0596. This press release formatted and submitted by Visual Data Systems (www.VisualDataSystems.com), the leader in online marketing for the vacation rental industry.

 

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For Immediate Release

September 6, 2009

For More Information Contact:

Tim Cafferty

Outer Banks Blue

866.546.0596
Tim@OuterBanksBlue.com

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Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates Finding Creative Ways To Share The Outer Banks With The World

With over Forty Years of Experience – Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates ARE the Experts in everything Outer Banks

Kitty Hawk, NC – September 2009/ Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates / Press Release – Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates, one of the oldest and most respected real estate and vacation rental companies on the Outer Banks of North Carolina has embraced new forms of distributing information on the Outer Banks including a blog; Facebook; Twitter and MySpace.

By embracing ‘Social Media’ as well as traditional forms of marketing, the team at Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates is able to give vacationers, homeowners and perspective real estate clients a better understanding of the Outer Banks. This utilization of ‘Social Media’ means more timely and interactive communications and allows for engagement with their client base or to use a Facebook term “their fans”.

Family owned and operated since 1968, Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates professionally manage over 550 vacation homes and condominiums in such popular areas in the Outer Banks such as Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Duck, Nags Head, South Nags Head and Southern Shores. These rental properties range from cozy cottages to luxurious oceanfront estates. This extensive and exclusive offering allows for a satisfying and memorable vacation in Outer Banks accommodations sure to meet every budget and taste.

Dan Hardy, President and General Manager of Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates, credits their success to the personal relationships they have formed over 40 years with homeowners, clients and vacationers, “We have been a leader in the real estate industry for over 40 years, and have built a solid reputation by establishing an impressive interaction with our clients and they appreciate the personal attention our staff offers. Our utilization of emerging forms of media allows us to further these relationships and in fact, we think that we are strengthening relationships because of the frequency of communications with clients and homeowners. We have received many positive comments on our blog and other pages like Facebook and it is very satisfying to know that people are looking to us for information on the Outer Banks. We invite all of our clients, homeowners, and other interested people to follow us as we continue these endeavors.” 

While specializing in property management and vacation rentals, Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates also features a full service real estate team dedicated to making the purchase or sale of Outer Banks property an efficient and professional experience. Their realtors, who are known for their personal touch, have experience and knowledge in residential, commercial and investment properties throughout the Outer Banks.

About Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates is a family owned and operated real estate and vacation rental management company founded in 1968 in Nags Head, North Carolina. They feature over 550 vacation homes and condominiums throughout the Outer Banks of North Carolina as well as real estate listings for the area. Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates has offices in both Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills to serve their homeowners and clients. Open 7 days a week, they can be reached via telephone: toll-free at 800-552-6257/locally at 252-261-4444; via email at info@JoeLambJr.com or via their user-friendly website, which features real-time online bookings at www.JoeLambJr.com. This press release was submitted by Visual Data Systems on behalf of Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates.

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For Immediate Release
September 3, 2009
For More Information:
Dan Hardy, President
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates
252-261-4444
info@JoeLambJr.com

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Elliott Realty Launches Dedicated Websites for Condominium Complexes in North Myrtle Beach

Elliott Beach Rentals Highlights Amenities and Online Bookings in New Websites

North Myrtle Beach, SC – September 2009 / Elliott Realty / Press Release – Elliott Realty, a leading full service Vacation Rental and Real Estate Company located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina have announced the recent launch of nine (9) new websites dedicated to the marketing of professionally managed vacation rentals. All of these condominium complexes are located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and feature properties managed by Elliott Beach Rentals.

Elliot Beach Rentals has launched sites for the following condominium complexes and resorts:

 

• Avista Resort (www.avistaresortvacations.com)
• Ashworth (www.ashworthvacations.com)
• Baywatch Resort (www.baywatchresortvacations.com)
• Ocean Bay Club (www.oceanbayclubvacations.com)
• Ocean Keyes (www.oceankeyesvacations.com)
• Laguna Keyes (www.lagunakeyesvacations.com)
• The Oceans (www.oceansvacations.com)
• Verandas By The Sea (www.verandasvacations.com)
• Sunrise Pointe (www.sunrisepointevacations.com) 

Each of these sites features the ability to search and book vacation rentals in real time as well as information on all properties managed in the complexes by Elliott Beach Rentals. Individual property pages include pictures, description, amenities and rate tables. For a limited time visitors to the web sites can register to win a free vacation by filling out a quick survey.

 “The team at Elliott Beach Rentals is very pleased to be able to launch these websites that will not only help vacationers but also expand the marketing opportunities for the homeowners we represent,” stated Rick Elliott, President of Elliott Realty. “Our goal is to feature the complexes that our clients visit and come back to year after year.  Each site contains only information and availability for that particular complex or resort.  This way an individual wanting to stay at a certain complex can easily find the website in a search engine and view our units to easily and conveniently book their family vacation.”

Rick Elliott continues, “For over 50 years, Elliott Realty has serviced vacationers by forming lasting relationships with generations of visitors and that is only possible through dedication to elevating the customer experience. These new websites and the ones that will follow are an extension of our dedication to customer service and satisfaction. We invite all of our previous guests, people interested in a great vacation and homeowners to view our websites to experience the difference Elliott Realty makes when considering a North Myrtle Beach Vacation.”

Elliott Beach Rentals specializes in the professional management of North Myrtle Beach vacation rental properties and is a short trip from many areas by both car and air, such as: Charlotte, NC; Greenville/Spartanburg, SC; Raleigh/Durham, NC; Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; Washington DC; Charleston, WV and Baltimore, MD. Elliott Beach Rentals and North Myrtle Beach are serviced by international airports in Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC.

About Elliott Realty

Elliott Realty of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been specializing in vacation rentals, winter rentals, golf packages and real estate sales since 1959. The company was founded on a simple premise that still rings true today “Service You Expect. People You Trust.”

Elliott Beach Rentals: Trust Your Vacation To The Experts: Elliott Beach Rentals specializes in vacation rentals and professional resort rental management in the North Myrtle Beach area. 

Elliott Realty GMAC is a franchise member with GMAC Real Estate. Our involvement in the community, knowledge of the real estate market, and care in meeting the needs of our customers and clients have enabled us to enjoy a fine reputation across the state.

Myrtle Beach Golf Authority offers the best Golf Packages in the Myrtle Beach area and can accommodate large and small golf groups.

This press release formatted and submitted by Visual Data Systems (www.VisualDataSystems.com), the leader in online marketing for the vacation rental industry.

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For Immediate Release

September 3, 2009

Corrine Crickmore

Elliott Realty/Elliott Beach Rentals

843.249.1406

Advertising@ElliottRealty.com

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Great Vacation Rental Values Have Last Minute Travelers Flocking To Hatteras Island & The Outer Banks

 

Experience and Teamwork with Homeowners Leads Midgett Realty through Tough Economy

Hatteras Island, North Carolina – August 2009/Midgett Realty/Press Release – Midgett Realty offering more than 560 vacation rental properties on Hatteras Island and The Outer Banks since the 1960’s is currently experiencing an unprecedented rise in last minute vacationers who are taking advantage of the great values offered by Midgett Realty and the homeowners. By working closely with their homeowners and using their over 40 years of experience, Midgett Realty has been able to offer professionally managed vacation rental properties on one of America’s top beaches at price points that fit into almost any budget.

Midgett Realty is finding that people still want their annual vacation – whether it is the traditional family vacation before the kids head back to school or even taking advantage of the lessening crowds and still great weather from late August through October – but people in today’s economy are searching longer and harder to find value. This value is not only a price point but they are taking into account vacation rental property amenities including fully equipped kitchens; linen service; pet-friendly properties or even private pools and the reputation and professionalism of the rental management firm.

Midgett Realty offers all of these items and more to its clients and with the added bonus of the beaches of the Outer Banks being named to several top-ten lists of beaches for 2009 including Away.com and DrBeach.org it is no wonder people are flocking to Midgett Realty for a last minute vacation get-a-way.

“For over forty years, Midgett Realty has been the leader in vacation rental and real estate on Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks and our team has weathered downturns in the economy many times during that time and has always come out of these periods as a stronger company. By having outstanding relations with our homeowners and clients we are able to remain a flexible company that responds to our clients,” stated Anthony Fletcher, General Manager of Midgett Realty. “The Midgett Family and Midgett Realty are committed to providing the utmost value in professionally managed vacation rentals to the traveling public and we hope that people who are looking to book much needed travel take advantage of our last-minute specials. While properties are booking up quickly – there is still time to book your 2009 dream vacation.”

For more information on Midgett Realty and their professionally managed vacation homes, please visit: MidgettRealty.com. Their site was designed to enhance the experience of vacationers wishing to enjoy a trip to Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. MidgettRealty.com contains all the information needed to make an informed decision when renting a vacation property. The site features: secure real-time online bookings, detailed property information, last minute specials, the ability to search for properties via location, sales information, property management information, driving directions and area information including: Cape Hatteras; Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo; Avon and Buxton; Hatteras and Frisco; and Ocracoke Island.

The Outer Banks, Hatteras Island and Midgett Realty are convenient to the entire East Coast of the United States. Hatteras is less than 500 miles from such areas as: New York City; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; and only miles from Washington DC; Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD. A little further away, but still a convenient and easy trip to the Outer Banks is: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Toronto, Canada and Cincinnati, OH.

About Midgett Realty

Serving Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina has been a Midgett family tradition for over a century. In the 1960’s two brothers named Midgett started a real estate company, and today, their children, grandchildren and other staff of Midgett Realty offer over 560 vacation cottages and condos for rent.

The Midgett family has lived on the Outer Banks for at least three centuries, and today’s Midgett’s are descendants of the tough, independent seafaring men and women who managed to thrive and survive on these isolated barrier islands. They have been fishermen and lifesavers and surfmen, and they have been the operators of the famous Hatteras Island – Manteo Bus Line, which carried islanders and visitors up and down the beach in the days before roads and bridges.

Today they are the owners of Hatteras Island’s premier, full-service real estate company. Midgett Realty is one of the island’s oldest family owned businesses, and the only real estate company owned and managed by Hatteras Island natives. The Midgett Realty family stands ready to share with you all the experiences they have had in several generations of living and working on Hatteras Island. More information is available online at http://www.midgettrealty.com/ or via phone at 866-976-8457. This press release was submitted by Visual Data Systems (www.VisualDataSystems.com), the leader in online marketing for the vacation rental industry, on behalf of Midgett Realty.

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For Immediate Release
August 4, 2009
For More Information:
Midgett Realty
Vacations@MidgettRealty.com
866-976-8457

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