Systems and methods for automated rental management
First Claim
1. A system for automatic updating of a rental property listing, comprising:
- a server comprising a database configured to store one or more data fields relating to the property listing;
software executable on said server for carrying out the steps of;
providing a graphical user interface for the property listing, the graphical user interface containing data populated from one or more data fields in said database;
wherein the graphical user interface comprises a calendar represented by a plurality of visual entities, each of said visual entities corresponding to a date on said calendar;
automatically receiving notification regarding a payment received for booking a rental date with respect to at least one of said visual entities; and
automatically updating a characteristic of said visual entity based on said notification;
wherein said characteristic indicates that the property listing is unavailable for future booking on a date related to said visual entity.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for automated vacation rental management via a website configured to allow property owners to be able to list their home or unit and information about the home or unit on the site for users to view and book rentals. The system allows the home or unit owners to be able to administer their own pages that are listing their homes, e.g. by editing their profile, rates, etc. Users are able to search by location and book times to stay at the vacation home, without interaction with the owner. The system enables automated management of the vacation property, via online payment of deposits and rental fees, automated updating of booking calendars, and automated communication between renters, cleaners, owners and any other entities associated with the process.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for automatic updating of a rental property listing, comprising:
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a server comprising a database configured to store one or more data fields relating to the property listing; software executable on said server for carrying out the steps of; providing a graphical user interface for the property listing, the graphical user interface containing data populated from one or more data fields in said database; wherein the graphical user interface comprises a calendar represented by a plurality of visual entities, each of said visual entities corresponding to a date on said calendar; automatically receiving notification regarding a payment received for booking a rental date with respect to at least one of said visual entities; and automatically updating a characteristic of said visual entity based on said notification; wherein said characteristic indicates that the property listing is unavailable for future booking on a date related to said visual entity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for automatic updating of a rental property listing, comprising:
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executing software on a server comprising a database configured to store one or more data fields relating to the property listing; wherein executing the software comprises carrying out the steps of; providing a graphical user interface for the property listing, the graphical user interface containing data populated from one or more data fields in said database; wherein the graphical user interface comprises a calendar represented by a plurality of visual entities, each of said visual entities corresponding to a date on said calendar; automatically receiving notification regarding a payment received for booking a rental date with respect to at least one of said visual entities; and automatically updating a characteristic of said visual entity based on said notification; wherein said characteristic indicates that the property listing is unavailable for future booking on a date related to said visual entity. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for automated management of a rental property listing, comprising:
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a server comprising a database configured to store one or more data fields relating to the property listing; software executable on said server for carrying out the steps of; providing a graphical user interface for the property listing, the graphical user interface containing data populated from one or more data fields in said database; wherein the graphical user interface comprises a calendar represented by a plurality of visual entities, each of said visual entities corresponding to a date on said calendar; providing fields for an owner to upload data relating to said property listing; correlating said uploaded data to said one or more visual entities. wherein said data comprises a rental rate associated with said date of said listing; and searching said database with respect to said rental rate and said date. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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