What is the process to get my home listed with your company?

First, you will need to print and fill out the application. There is a $15.00 listing fee, we accept cash or check. We will also need a CD with digital photos. The reason for these photos is to show the clients the décor and layout of the home. Once we have the Form, CD, and Listing Fee we will be able to list your home. Each year in August we will send out all forms we have on file from the previous year. You are responsible for resubmitting your listing form and fee and any updated photos. We do not know that you are available unless you send in your form each year!

What type of photos are needed?

These photos need to be simple .jpeg format. Please do not use DVD-R CDs, those will not display the pictures in the correct format. We do not need Power Points, photo albums, hard copies, or slide shows. Simple .jpeg digital photos are all we need. Please make sure you include the front of your home, this is the first photo they will see. These photos are how the potential clients will see your home. So please make sure these pictures showcase your home to the best of their ability. We recommend taking them around Masters time while the flowers are in bloom, and this should show how your home will look when the guests will arrive. We do not need pictures of each toilet, sink, and shower. The reason for these photos is to show the clients the décor and layout of the home. We HIGHLY recommend if you have children’s rooms to make them as adult as possible in the photos. Please remove any posters, stuffed animals, and children’s bedding. Our clients are usually corporate men who do understand that these are family homes but personal children items should be removed.

How should I determine what my house should rent for during the week of the Masters?

You can expect to receive between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00 per bedroom and bath. Of course each home is unique and the price should be determined on an individual basis, by what you have to offer (pool, pool table, etc.). Please try and speak with some of your neighbors and see what they have received in previous years. The use of the home will also determine the price for the week.

What is a dinner home?

These are homes that companies are renting to be able to have their clients there for dinner instead of going out to crowded restaurants. Dinners will be prepared in the home or brought in by a catering company. This is something that should be expected in renting your home. Please make sure your gas grill has a full tank of gas.

What is a host home?

These homes are rented to entertain guests and have catered dinners/parties. Like a dinner home the details of the use of the home would be discussed before a contract was signed. Check the box that applies if you are interested in the idea of being a host home. These homes are usually 4,000 sq ft plus, with large open floors plan with extensive backyards.

What happens if there is any damage to my home?

The client renting your home is responsible for any damages or losses to your property. However, normal wear and tear is the homeowner’s responsibility. You can contact your personal insurance company with regard to any short-term coverage that you may feel appropriate to cover yourself during rental. A contract is signed by both the homeowner and the client, stating that the home will be returned as found. However, if a problem exists, please notify Corporate Quarters Masters Housing immediately in order to resolve the issue.

Do I have to pay taxes on the money I receive for renting my home during the Masters week?

Corporate Quarters will send you a 1099 form for rent received as a result of renting your home during the Masters Tournament. If you have rented your house for less than the 15 days during the years, this income is not taxable.

What kind of preparations should I make in my home before Masters guests arrive?

• Your home should have a through cleaning before your guests arrive. This should include hard-to-reach spaces, air filters, and kitchen appliances. Homeowners are responsible for their own maid service. You are responsible for hiring, paying, and making sure the housekeeper has everything they may need throughout the week. (Toilet paper, paper towels, Windex, Pledge, etc…)
  
  
• Make sure that all light bulbs (inside and out) are in working order. Please leave special instructions for all electronics in home. (Air, Heat, Alarms, Security System, Surround Sound etc.)
  
  
• Make arrangements for mail delivery to be picked-up up or held at post office until your return.
  
  
• All pets should be off property, and house cleaned thoroughly including carpets if needed, in hopes of no allergic reactions of our clients. We have had complaints of fleas in which you may not notice until the pet is removed.
  
  
• Please remove personal items or IRREPLACEABLE ITEMS from your home, either in a locked closet or off premises.
  
  
• Please leave all contact information in the home for homeowner, electrician, plumber, etc. Leave a list of where to find the valves for these to be shut off if necessary.
  
  
• You are not to enter your home the week of Masters unless prior arrangements have been made. Clients expect to have privacy at all times during their stay in your home.
  
  
• The only items asked for repeatedly are a coffee machine, alarm clocks in each room, and AT LEAST one T.V. for central viewing.
  
  
• If your towels or linens are over used and fraying at the ends these will need to be replaced. It is certainly easier on the maid if these are neutral colors so she is able to wash them all together.
  

When is the prime rental season for Masters housing?

We start accepting applications for Masters Housing the following year in August. Of course the sooner you get your information in the longer you have to get your home rented. We rent homes from August until the first day of the tournament and sometimes even during the week of the tournament.

Am I able to list my home with another rental company?

You are allowed to list your home with multiple companies; there is no penalty. The only thing we do ask is that if you get your home rented by another company please contact us and let us know. We will continue to send out your home unless otherwise notified that you have already rented.

How do we check on the progress of our application?

Once you are in our computer you are available for us to send to our clients. The majority of our clients when calling give us their budget, how many people they are needing to sleep, and location. If your home fits their criteria then you are sent to them. We DO NOT call the homeowner each time your home is sent. We only contact homeowners when someone is interested or has a question about your home. Due to increased volume of phone calls to “check in” on how your rental is coming along is preventing us from assisting our clients with their needs. So, please be patient and know that we will call you whenever we have anything to tell you.