Mark Shay, Pocono Vacation Home Realtor
Before getting my Realtor license I enjoyed a long history of success helping higher education institutions recruit, retain and better serve international students. As the need for these services has faded I have turned to real estate sales and vacation property development. I own several investment properties in the Poconos and with each customer my insight into the vacation home business grows. You can listed to my thoughts about STR in the P “Short Term Rental Markets” Podcast
Join Our Team. We’re Hiring!
http://PoconoVacationHomeSales.com is looking for a sales coordinator, one with a real estate license, to assist in the sales process. Our business is growing and our reputation and this website are big factors The Sales Coordinator is needed to help with client communication and providing computer system support for the Lead Agent and to use the tools to inform and guide clients toward a successful sale. The Sales Coordinator works to fully support the Lead Agent in the sales process. To discuss real estate matters, the Sales Coordinator must be licensed. A separate, independent Transaction Coordinator will continue to be part of our sales process.
The Agent would like to offer low-risk position to a real estate professional who wants to work normal business hours and not depend on sales commission. Sales Coordinator would maintain their real estate license, but not pursue individual sales, the position would be that of an employee of the Agent’s firm and work exclusively for the Agent.
Expertise
Poconos Vacation Homes into winning STR
Market Regulations in Pocono
Investment Properties for Sale in Poconos
Articles - Owning a vacation home in the Poconos
Testimonials
Jcarmody73
Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Pocono lake, PA
“When it was still definitely a seller's market, Mark found our ideal spot in Poconos where we could start our Short Term Rental venture. He gave that extra touch to make sure our bid was completive and won. Thanks Mark and hope to obtain more properties in Poconos with Mark!”
Susan perez01
Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Albrightsville, PA
“Highly recommend! Fantastic Realtor with extensive knowledge. I am a first time home buyer and he was a huge help every step of the way. He helped me find my vacation/investment home in a wonderful lake community.”
Andrew peckham
Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Albrightsville, PA.
“Mark was really great! He was very knowledgeable about the area and key to us picking the right neighborhood to search for our vacation home. He was extremely helpful in ensuring that we could look at places on our limited time schedule and with our little kiddos! He kept in touch throughout the process and continues to reach out to make sure everything is going smoothly.”
Samuel Everett
Jim Thorpe, PA 2022
“Mark Shay made the purchase of my new STR in Jim Thorpe almost effortless. Based on my criteria, he had a list of homes to choose from within an hour of my request. I am not from the area, so Mark connected me with vendors and helped me safely navigate the STR licensing process. Mark Shay is a great realtor and ambassador for the Poconos mountain community and I highly recommend him for your home purchase journey.”
Latest Articles
May 01, 2024
Lately I’ve been hearing that the STR business in the Poconos is down and that the market is oversaturated. Some of my clients are doing quite well, some not as well as they hoped. It’s a good time for a deeper discussion about the potential to operate a profitable STR in the Poconos. According toContinue reading "Can You Still Make Money with Short-term Rentals in the Poconos?"
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April 06, 2024
There is both an art and a science to running a STR. The Art involves design of the property and the marketing that sets expectations. The Science looks at the data generated by the AirBnB, VRBO and other directory sites as well as what is reported by other analytics tools. I believe that half ofContinue reading "The Business of Estimating STR Income"
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March 28, 2024
On March 7, 2024, the picturesque Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA played host to the first-ever Poconos STR Conference, marking a significant milestone for the Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners (Poconos VRO), the local industry trade association. Co-sponsored by the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and the Pocono Mountain Association of Realtors (PMAR), thisContinue reading "Poconos STR Conference 2024 Raises Awareness and Gives a Boost to the Poconos Vacation Rental Industry"
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March 19, 2024
On March 18, 2024 in a packed township meeting, the Tobyhanna Township Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 to Cap the number of STR licenses at a number that equals 12% of the number of homes. The Cap was originally proposed at 10% but in the discussion portion of the meeting the administrative staffContinue reading "Tobyhanna Township Adopts a Cap on Vacation Rental Properties"
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January 25, 2024
As a realtor who specializes in helping people find vacation rental properties, I see a lot of interesting interpretations of the rules which is one of the primary reasons we have so many rules. You should assume that to operate a vacation rental or short-term rental in the Poconos, you will need a municipal license.Continue reading "Getting it Right – The Quirks Around STR Occupancy Limits"
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January 05, 2024
Mention HOA and many people think of cumbersome regulations, restrictive committees and added expenses. Here in the Poconos, we have our share of these, but we also have many communities which were built as vacation/resort communities and the HOA serve to bring attractive amenities and a pleasant vacation experience for homeowners and guests. As aContinue reading "Top 10 STR-Friendly Communities in the Poconos"
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