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Symon He
James Svetec
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August 4, 2020

Airbnb For Dummies

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Overview

Turn to the most-trusted guide to get started on your Airbnb adventure

Airbnb For Dummies is here to help you prep your property and post your first listing on the wildly popular short-term rental site. Even if you don’t have a house, you can become an Airbnb host. A spare room at your place, a camper, a boat, a treehouse, a castle—you can turn just about anything into an Airbnb and earn additional income hosting guests. You can even offer tours around your hometown. This comprehensive resource helps you make your goals a reality, with details on how to get set up and navigate the platform and where to turn for info on local short-term rental rules, plus all the post-pandemic changes to travel and to Airbnb’s policies. Learn to attract adventurers from far and wide, with help from For Dummies experts.

  • Decide whether becoming an Airbnb host is right for you
  • Create an appealing listing on the Airbnb site and attract guests
  • Host experiences and ensure the health and safety of guests
  • Get positive reviews and improve your property’s visibility

This book is especially for you, the first-time Airbnb host in need of a guide for creating a listing, keeping up a property, and attracting guests.

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About The Author

Symon He, MBA, is cofounder of LearnBNB.com, an online resource for all things Airbnb.

James Svetec is the creator and founder of BNB Mastery Program and BNB Inner Circle. He is co-owner of LearnBNB.com.

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Becoming an Airbnb host can sometimes feel overwhelming with too much to do and too little time to do everything. But keep in mind, not all of it is absolutely necessary, and you don't have to get it done all at once to succeed.Often, in the mist of the mad dash to launch their listings and take on guests, new Airbnb hosts forget to take care of the basics.
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We asked the thousands of hosts through our blog and online courses, “What was the best purchase you’ve made as an Airbnb host?” Some were obvious, and some were surprising. Here are ten that you should consider when hosting on Airbnb. Futon couch or sofa bed If you have enough space for a traditional couch, you’ll likely have enough space for a sofa bed or futon couch instead, which increases your Airbnb listing’s occupancy capacity to sleep an additional guest and permanently increase your earning potential.
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Even though both launching and maintaining a successful Airbnb listing takes planning and effort, as a host, doing some simple things can help you earn more, stress less, or both. Here are ten helpful tips for happy hosting. ©Kostikova/Shutterstock.com Research your market before hosting Smart hosts research their market before hosting to know exactly what to expect in their market.
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If you’re already putting in the time and energy to hosting on Airbnb, why not get the most from your hosting efforts? This list has ten strategies that have helped hosts to earn more while hosting. Put your best listing forward Most new hosts who complain about not earning as much as they want have low hanging fruits with their property listing, which can include having photos taken from their phones from the wrong angles with poor lighting at the wrong time of day.
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Becoming an Airbnb host can sometimes feel overwhelming with too much to do and too little time to do everything. But keep in mind, not all of it is absolutely necessary, and you don't have to get it done all at once to succeed.Often, in the mist of the mad dash to launch their listings and take on guests, new Airbnb hosts forget to take care of the basics.
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Determining a baseline pricing is finding the optimal amount you charge for your Airbnb listing under typical market conditions with average demand. Any adjustments you make to your pricing start from this baseline level.To establish the baseline pricing, you analyze comparable listings on Airbnb to create a pricing strategy that works for you.
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Whether you’re curious about types of guests and how to properly screen, or you have a fear of letting a stranger into your home, this section provides answers to your most pressing questions. Many now-passionate hosts at one point would have never considered renting out their personal apartments or vacation homes.
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To create a smooth and seamless check-in for your Airbnb guests, you must first understand what guests want and don’t want to experience during their check-ins. Only then can you make the necessary preparations for a smooth and painless check-in for all of your guests.Just as you were responsive and timely in your communications with prospective guests before they made their bookings, you must communicate with your guests after they book and before they check in.
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As an Airbnb host, you need to be aware of many other fees that you can set and charge guests. Get them right, and you could have more consistent bookings and profits. Get them wrong, and you could undo all the work you’ve put into your Airbnb listing and pricing.Here we explore the important additional fees you can charge guests and how to go about setting the right strategy for each.
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Aspiring Airbnb hosts will quickly discover that when attempting to estimate their Airbnb revenue and profit potential, where they gather the relevant information can have a big impact on their calculations.Looking at broad national averages can give you a rough sense of how an average host is performing, but it may tell you very little about what you could expect in your specific market with your property.
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After you start to optimize your costs, you’ll quickly discover a limit to how much you can cut. Your next best option to boost profits is to increase your booking revenue for your Airbnb listing. You can do that by increasing your occupancy rate, your average nightly rate, listing availability, or all the above.
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The best way to estimate your profit potential on Airbnb is to find out what similar listings in your neighborhood are already earning on the platform. But how do you find out? You gather performance statistics — the occupancy rates and nightly rates—for existing listings in your market with which you’ll be competing.
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The secret to receiving consistent 5-star guest ratings from happy guests on Airbnb is simple. Set proper guest expectations and then exceed them during their actual stay. Yes, we realize the concept may be simple to understand but it’s sometimes challenging to execute with consistency. Recognizing the factors that can affect guest satisfaction Many factors can help guests form their expectations of your property and you as the host — from the moment when your Airbnb listing catches their eye in the search results all the way to when they confirm and pay to secure the booking with you.
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An Airbnb host and a landlord are two different positions. Many people think nothing will change when switching from acting as the landlord of a long-term rental property to the host of a short-term Airbnb rental. You may think that the only changes will concern money and overall operations. However, when you decide to host on Airbnb, you’re signing up for a much different experience.
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After your guest checks out, your work as their Airbnb host still isn’t complete. The hours and days afterward are an opportunity for you to put the finishing touches to a successful reservation.After checkout is a great time to follow up with your guests and provide some incentives to encourage potential future bookings.
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