At Summit Mountain Rentals (SMR), our goal is to be the complete source of helpful information on vacation rentals and property management. Now, we're reaching out to renters and vacation property owners on Summit County's local TV station, TV8! Wake up with us every Monday at 8:45 a.m., we'll be interviewed live to offer tips on renting vacation property, how (and why) you should rent your vacation property, and much more. Tune in every Monday and learn how we can help you!
Looking for a specific topic? Here is a list of all of our interviews with TV8:
An Overview of SMR with David and David. Aired 2/16/2016
Number One Source of Information with David and Megan. Aired 3/3/16
SMR During Busy Times with David and Kristen. Aired 3/10/16
Needs and Wants of Guests with David and Tom. Aired 3/17/16
Why You Should Invest in a Hot Tub with David and Kristen. Aired 3/24/16
Why Homeowners Choose SMR with Mark and Mary. Aired 3/31/16
How SMR Can Help Realtors with David and Mary. Aired 4/7/16
How SMR Can Help With Vacation Rental Taxes with Mark and David. Aired 4/14/16
"What is a Deep Clean?" with David and David. Aired 4/21/16
SMR's Website and Overall Philosophy with David and Megan. Aired 4/28/16
Owners: When to Stay in Your Vacation Rental with David. Aired 5/9/16
Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 1: Kitchens with David. Aired 5/23/16
Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 2: Bathrooms with Mary and Beth. Aired 5/30/16
Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 3: Bed and Bedding with Mark. Aired 6/6/16
Giving Back to the Community with Mark, Mary, Bella and Buddha. Aired 6/16/16
SMR's Commitment to Helping with David and Mark. Aired 6/29/16
Meet Our Staff with Mark, Mary, David, David and Kristen. Aired 6/30/16
Why You Should Make Your Property Pet Friendly with Mark, Mary, Bella and Buddha. Aired 6/30/16
The Principle KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid with Mark and David. Aired 7/7/16
Pricing Your Vacation Rental with David and Kelly. Aired 7/14/16
Owners: Renting Your Property Long-Term with Mark and Mary. Aired 7/28/16
How SMR Takes Care of Our Guests with David. Aired 8/4/16
Owners: Managing Your Owner's Closet with Mary and Kristen. Aired 8/11/16
Owners: Managing Your Owner's Closet with Mary and Kristen
August 11, 2016
Owner Mary Waldman and Owner Operations Manager Kristen Werner met at Quandary Grille to discuss how to manage your owner closet. They give tips on how to use and take care of your owners closet and the benefits of it. Watch now!
How SMR Takes Care of Our Guests with David
August 4, 2016
This week, Marketing Director David Scott discusses how SMR takes care of our guests. It's another area that sets us apart. And, by taking great care of our renters, we're taking great care of our property owners, too. Check it out!
Owners: Renting Your Property Long-Term with Mark and Mary
July 28, 2016
Trying to decide if you want to rent short-term or long-term? Take Mark and Mary's advice! They explain the pros and cons of long-term rentals here in Summit County as well as how they can benefit our community.
Pricing Your Vacation Rental with David and Kelly
July 14, 2016
Having trouble booking your vacation rental? Marketing Director David Scott and Marketing Specialist Kelly Gitre give helpful tips to price your vacation rental. Find out how!
The Principle KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid with Mark and David
July 7, 2016
The Owner of SMR Mark Waldman and the Marketing Director David Scott talk about the principle KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid. They talk about why you should keep your home simple, especially if you have all sorts of guests coming into the house. They give examples from simple light switches to hot tubs.
Why You Should Make Your Property Pet Friendly with Mark, Mary, Bella and Buddha
June 30, 2016
Mark and Mary introduce our pet advisory board: Bella and Buddha! They share all of the reasons why you should make your property pet friendly. Including the opportunity to increase your revenue! Find out why!
Meet Our Staff with Mark, Mary, David, David and Kristen
June 30, 2016
TV8 joins Mark and Mary in our Breckenridge Office. They introduce our management: David Wilcox (General Manager), David Scott (Marketing Director) and Krsiten Pelto (Front Office Manager). Feel free to come on in and meet the rest of our staff!
SMR's Commitment to Helping with David and Mark
June 29, 2016
TV8 joined Marketing Director David Scott and the Owner Mark Waldman in the lobby of our very own office in Breckenridge. David and Mark reiterate how much SMR likes to help everyone. Whether you are looking to rent your own home or know the best things to do in Summit County - we are here for you! Call us, visit or website or stop in the office, we would love to chat!
Giving Back to the Community with Mark, Mary, Bella and Buddha
June 16, 2016
Bella and Buddha took the spotlight in this weeks edition of SMR on TV8 Summit! They join the owners Mark and Mary introduce the musical Chicago that we are sponsoring here in Summit County. They also announce our new partnership with the Summit Foundation! Check out what you can do to participate!
Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 3: Bed and Bedding with Mark
June 6, 2016
In Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 3: Beds and Bedding, Owner Mark Waldman gives advice on renovating your beds and bedrooms. Find out the most important things to update by watching!
Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 2: Bathrooms with Mary and Beth
May 30, 2016
In Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 2: Bathrooms, Owner Mary Waldman and Executive Administrator Beth Johnson give advice on renovating your bathrooms. Did you know you shouldn't have carpet in your bathroom? Watch to find out!
Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 1: Kitchens with David
May 23, 2016
In Upgrading Your Vacation Rental Part 1: Kitchens, General Manager David Wilcox gives advice on how to renovate your kitchen. He also lets us know why kitchen is the best place to start. Find out why!
Owners: When to Stay in Your Vacation Rental with David
May 5, 2016
Marketing Director David Scott lets vacation rental owners know when using your property costs you the most and the best times to enjoy your property. Make sure to check it out!
SMR's Website and Overall Philosophy with David and Megan
April 28, 2016
Marketing Director David Scott and Marketing Specialist Megan Sandwick talk about the SMR website and overall philosophy. Don't miss this!
"What is a Deep Clean?" with David and David
April 21, 2016
General Manager David Wilcox and Marketing Director David Scott talked about what a deep clean is in the vacation rental world. Watch to find out more!
How SMR Can Help With Vacation Rental Taxes with Mark and David
April 14, 2016
Owner Mark Waldman and Marketing Director David Scott talked about four types of taxes on vacation rental properties and how SMR can help property owners manage their taxes. Check it out!
How SMR Can Help Realtors with David and Mary
April 7, 2016
Owner Mary Waldman and Marketing Director David Scott talked about how SMR can help you if you are buying a home. They also explain how SMR can help a realtors, along with their clients, with information about rental potential on their potential homes. Watch to find out more!
Why Homeowners Choose SMR with Mark and Mary
March 31, 2016
Owners Mark and Mary Waldman joined TV8 at our very own Hickory and Stone Lodge and talked about why homeowners choose SMR as their property management company. Make sure to watch!
Why You Should Invest in a Hot Tub with David and Kristen
March 24, 2016
Marketing Director David Scott and Front Office Manager Kristen Pelto let us know about why you should invest in a hot tub. It is the number one thing you can do to improve your property. Kristen explains how the hot tub can help you and your rental potential!
Needs and Wants of Guests with David and Tom
March 17, 2016
Marketing Director David Scott and Front Desk Agent Tom Welton let us know the different needs and wants of the guests that travel here to Summit County. Location, location, location is number one! Be sure to watch the video to find out the rest of the top things renters look for.
SMR During Busy Times With David and Kristen
March 10, 2016
Marketing Director David Scott and Front Office Manager Kristen Pelto explained how SMR deals with busy times like Spring Break. David also shares a very funny story that happened to us here, be sure to check it out!
Number One Source of Information with David and Megan
March 3, 2016
This week, Marketing Director David Scott and Marketing Specialist Megan Sandwick joined TV8 at Alpine Sports in Breckenridge. They explained how we are striving to be the number one source of information and how we help renters and property owners every day. Check it out!
Overview of SMR with David and David
February 16, 2016
Here's our first interview with TV8. General Manager David Wilcox and Marketing Director David Scott give an overview of who SMR is and what we do.