Setting Up Your Airbnb Listing for Faster Profits
Summary
This Get Paid For Your Pad episode discusses strategies for setting up an Airbnb listing for faster profits. It covers a 5-step framework including how to decide where to invest, when to launch, optimize titles, and price your property. Implement these strategies to get more bookings.
Key Insights
- •Kelvin Mah's framework includes deciding where to invest (considering local regulations and market demand), when to launch (30-60 days before busy season), what to use in the title and description (strong call-to-action, amenities, and points of interest), and how to price (break-even pricing initially, then adjusting for weekends and peak seasons).
- •The article suggests using your 5 BEST photos in your listing and that variety is helpful.
Action Items
- ✓Research overall demand on Google Trends to determine when to launch your new listing.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Start with break-even pricing when launching a new property and then raise prices for weekends and busy season.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Consider local short-term rental regulations before investing in a new Airbnb listing.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Rankbreeze: Kelvin Mah is the Founder and CEO of Rankbreeze, the premiere Airbnb optimization toolkit and rank tracker.
- →Rankbreeze AirReview Chrome Extension: Other resources mentioned include Rankbreeze AirReview Chrome Extension and Google Trends.
- →Airbnb Smart Pricing Tool: Other resources mentioned include 11 Tips for an Invincible Airbnb Pricing Strategy, Airbnb Smart Pricing Tool.
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