How do owners guarantee they don’t get scammed?

[DisDisDisney]

My family is looking to rent out our Disney vacation points for the very first time. My dad is weary he wonders how we make sure we get paid and not scammed. From my research, I find that everyone is using PayPal? Is this what you guys are using to get paid? Also do we take a greater risk selling ourselves compared to using a rental company? Is it possible for people to send money and then say something like they didn’t receive the services and then get their money back once they’ve gone on the vacation? How can we protect ourselves or does it come down to taking a risk? And do people require the full payment within 24 hours? Do you guys make up a contract? Any helpful info is appreciated.

 

[J-Dog]

I am no expert on renting, but I would say that, if you are that concerned, then going through a broker would be the way to go. It will decrease (but not eliminate) the risk.

 

[Sandisw]

I am also going to recommend to use a broker. Please report any PMs you might get from this post as that could be a red flag.

Thank you in advance for not having posted details of what you want to rent. If anyone asks, please do not share.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Use a broker. Time is money and they handle talking to the renter and dealing with them. I wouldn’t rent on my own it’s really just not worth talking to people and then potentially dealing with their sob story why they want their money back.

Lastly PayPal tends heavily favor the payor not the payee so even when paid claims can get filed against you.

Use a broker.

 

[JackosinDIS]

I have heard of renters claiming money back through PayPal, but only where they paid for the rental as ‘goods and services’ rather than ‘friends and family’. I’m not sure the latter allows you to claim anything back.
As others have said, the safest way is via a broker.

 

[MattB2G]

You could also just ask for a personal check, that is what I have always done.