Verify Ownership

I would like to rent a week from an owner and we have emailed each other. He is requesting that I send him a check and once he receives the check he will call the resort and place my name on the reservation and then I will receive a formal notice from the resort. Is it common for owners to wait until they have received payment to do this?

Nicole: If you are not renting with RedWeek Online Booking, then we provide recommended steps for a private transaction on this page:

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Typically owners do not change the name on the reservation until they receive a deposit and a signed rental agreement.