Practitioners who
specialize in second
homes, resort, and
vacation properties are now faced with a more savvy
buyer because of Airbnb, says Holly Mabery, RSPS, SRS, an agent with Realty One Group Mountain Desert in Sedona, Ariz. «Traditionally, short - term rentals were held behind the magic curtain, and you had to work with an agent who
specialized in them to get a feel for values and return on investment,» she says.
They help people buy and sell residential or commercial properties,
vacation homes, and land; they conduct appraisals; they operate in the United States and in other countries; some
specialize in auctions; and others are
buyer's representatives.