The Perfect System to Manage Inventory in Your STR Units
Summary
This article discusses a detailed system for managing inventory in your short-term rental units, including taking photos of items, recording serial numbers, and storing information in the cloud. Hosts should implement a detailed inventory system to improve customer support, quickly report damaged or stolen items, and streamline appliance repair.
Key Insights
- •Taking pictures of every item in your listing is a good practice.
- •Standardizing dishware, bedding and towels makes easy to replace items as needed (at scale).
Action Items
- ✓Document and store information on a cloud drive for your team to access.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Inventory batteries and light bulbs (when last changed).Effort: lowImpact: low
- ✓Record the serial numbers of every appliance and electronics.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Take pictures of every item as you onboard a new property.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Airbnb Resolution Center: Airbnb Resolution Center
- →Seattle Oasis Vacation Rentals: Seattle Oasis Vacation Rentals
- →Cloud Storage: Cloud storage
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