EP149: Airbnb Hosting Tips From The Laptop Landlord
Summary
This article is a compilation of advice for Airbnb hosts from "The Laptop Landlord". It emphasizes the importance of identifying your hosting niche, setting up your listing effectively, over-communicating with guests, and managing your availability to maximize bookings.
Key Insights
- •Overcommunication with guests is key to receiving positive reviews.
- •Set availability when you already plan on being gone.
Action Items
- ✓Take time to set up your listing correctly with a specific headline and photo captions.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Figure out your hosting niche and create a listing that attracts the right guests.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Be proactive with customer service and overcommunicate before, during, and after the stay.Effort: lowImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →Freewyld Foundry: Learn more about Freewyld Foundry
- →Hostfully.com: This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!
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