Вот переписка(я не смог найти тут кнопку оффтопа):
Я:
Hello! Could u show me on map where the apartment is located or tell the exact address plz?
Is it possible to book an apartment for 1 person from June 17 to June 26? and how much will it cost?
Thank you!
Ответ:
SMITH VACATION RENTALS
Hello Agapov,
Thanks for your interest in my apartment,
Yes, the apartment is very much available, clean with no damages, It has parking, air-conditioning, laundry, cable TV, wireless internet connection and Wi Fi Hi Speed internet, linen, towels are also provided. The property is in a safe and quiet neighborhood and close to all attractions in the neighborhood.
Your dates: June17th to June 26th 2013 (9 Nights)
Cost of per night: € 50
For your booking reservation for the apartment, you will have to make a deposit of 50% rent payment and a refundable security deposit of € 300
RENT FOR THE 9 NIGHTS: €450
50% RENT: €225
SECURITY DEPOSIT: € 300
TOTAL COST: € 525
NOTE: Only when payment has been made before the apartment can be secure for your date.
Tenant who visited last.
Dan tony and his girlfriend with friends visited for 9 nights: dan.tony87@yahoo.com
Carlos Jerry and is family stay for 12 nights: carlosjerry30@yahoo.com
Attached are some more photos
Please get back to me ASAP if you want to reserve the apartment for your date.
Await your urgent response
Regards
Smith
После это я дал ей ссылку на гугл карты, чтобы уточнить место.
Ответ:
Hello Agapov,
Thanks for getting back to me,
Yes, you are right. To secure the apartment for your dates you will have to request for my booking agreement form and make the payment deposit to my accountant Bank Account. Payment will be receive by my accountant for accountability reasons.
I assure you the best of comforts in this lovely apartment of mine if you take it, and I believe you would come back some day, after enjoying your stay here.
Please get back to me if after this email you wish to proceed with your reservation so that I can send you the booking agreement form and the payment instructions before someone else does. RESERVE ASAP!!!
I wait to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Smith
Естественно, меня интересуют какие-нибудь гарантии того, что отправив ей деньги я не останусь и без жилья и без денег, спросил об этом в следующем письме:
What payment methods do you accept for deposits?
Is it possible to make security deposit at the same moment as checking in to apartment?
Is there any guaranties of fulfillment the terms of our agreement by you? Can you provide any kind of signed offer/contract or other documents before I transfer funds for deposit?
Send me booking agreement form and the payment instructions please.
Вот ответ:
Hello Agapov,
Thanks for your quick mail,
It is obvious you really want to rent my apartment for your dates. I have thought about it and willing to accept € 400 payment deposit. Then you pay the balance when you arrive to my apartment on the 17th of June.
As regard the payment I understand your concerns and fears but assure you that you are in safe hands, I have been receiving payments on my apartments through my accountant bank account and I have not disappointed or encounter any problems with any of my clients, which is why I am still in business.
This is my private apartment that I put up for vacation rentals. I cannot collect your money and refuse to give you what you paid for.. You can also refer to the references I gave you to find out about me and my apartment. I believe they are in a better position to let you know about me.
Once again, I understand your fears and concerns but assure you the best of comforts, in my lovely apartment, if you decide to rent it for your dates.
Please do get back to me if after this email you wish to proceed with your reservation so that I can send you the booking agreement form and the payment instructions.
I hope to hear from you ASAP.
Regards
Smith
Ничего конкретного я так и не услышал. Я еще раз попросил прислать соглашение и инструкции по оплате:
ok. Please send me booking agreement form and the payment instructions.
How is check in process technically happen?
Вот ответ мне пришло письмо и файл-соглашение, я прикрепил его(я заменил некоторые цифры на "хххх"):
Hello Agapov,
Thanks for getting back to me.
I have attached the booking agreement form and information needed to make payment of the rent to secure your dates. Once you make payment, forward me a copy of the booking agreement form completely filled and signed with the payment confirmation slip via email, for my own record and to confirm you have made payment so I can sign the booking form and forward it back to you with your receipt to show that the apartment is reserved for your dates.
Quoted Full Rental Fee Including Tax: € 450 (€ 50 per night/9 Nights).
To secure your dates you are to pay (€ 400). Then you pay the balance when you arrive to my apartment.
INFORMATION FOR PAYMENT TO SECURE YOUR DATES:
MODE OF PAYMENT: BANK ACCOUNT.
BANK NAME: LA CAIXA
BENEFICIARY NAME: LUIS THOMAS
ACCOUNT NUMBER: хххх 4078 02 210033хххх
IBAN: ES06 2100 хххх 0221 хххх9716
SWIFT CODE: CAIXESBBXXX
BANK ADDRESS: C. MAYOR, 99 30006, PUENTE TOCINOS
Note: It's only when you have made payment I can reserve the apartment for you.
Please confirm receipt of this email and that you understand everything.
I wait to receive the above from you.
Reply ASAP.
Mr. Smith Nicole.
Я:
I understood you, but i still have some questions. Can you explain how is check in process technically happen?
Ответ:
Hello Agapov,
I will personally pick you up from the airport, take you to the apartment check you in give the keys to the apartment to you make sure you are comfortable before leaving. Please do get back to me with your flight details.
I will be waiting to receive the booking agreement form completely filled and signed with the payment confirmation slip to enable me confirm your payment so i can get back to you with the payment receipt and the signed booking form.
Regards
Smith
После этого я почту не проверял, только сейчас добрался до компьютера, было еще 1 письмо:
Good Morning Agapov,
How are you doing today?
I hope you receive my last mail, I will be waiting to hear back from you.
Regards
Smith
Что я хотел бы спросить у вас, обладающих опытом в путешествиях и, соответственно, в поиске жилья.
Насколько это распространеная практика с предварительной оплатой security deposite. Какие документы мне надо попросить, чтобы быть уверенным, что меня не обманут? Ситуация такая, что арендодатель ничем не рискует, а я перевожу 400 евро неизвестному человеку без каких-либо гарантий. Что мне попросить прислать в качестве гарантии?
Огромное спасибо тем, кто все это прочитал и жду ваших ответов.