Your Listing
Overview: Optimize your STR listing with professional photos, compelling descriptions, strategic amenities, and staging techniques to maximize bookings and guest appeal.
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Believing your property has no competitors because it is 'unique.' If there is demand for your property, guests are inevitably comparing it to others in the marketplace.
This ChatGPT Airbnb Hack Secretly Reveals Everything Your Competitors Don’t Want You to Know!What Do Top STR Hosts Know?
Digital guidebooks significantly improve guest reviews and reduce 'how-to' questions by providing interactive instructions and local recommendations directly on the guest's phone.
5 Apps That Run My 6-Figure Airbnb BusinessProfessional photography specifically for vacation rentals (not just real estate) can literally double your booking rate compared to DIY photos.
10 Beginner Steps to Set Up Your Airbnb Business in 2026!Strategic 'overspending' should be reserved for the three most used items: the bed (mattress), the couch, and the dining room table.
Stop Overspending on MTR Furnishings - Here's What Actually Works #midtermrentalsMTR guests, such as travel nurses and corporate clients, prioritize cleanliness, comfort, and functionality over luxury brand names because they are living in the space, not just vacationing.
Stop Overspending on MTR Furnishings - Here's What Actually Works #midtermrentalsEven million-dollar luxury listings frequently fail on the basics, such as providing a dark room for sleeping.
Million-Dollar Homes… No Blackout CurtainsGuests make snap decisions in seconds based on the first photo; if the hero shot is a generic interior instead of the property's unique selling point (like a lake view), guests will scroll past.
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What Do These STR Terms Mean?
- HERO PHOTO
- The primary image in an Airbnb or VRBO listing that serves as the thumbnail in search results. It is the single most important factor for getting a potential guest to click the listing. Learn more
- GUEST AVATAR
- A detailed profile of the most likely or ideal guest for a specific property based on its size, location, and features. Learn more
- GUEST FAVORITE
- An Airbnb designation given to the top 10% of homes based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. Learn more
- HERO IMAGE
- The single, high-impact photo that sells the stay and stops a potential guest from scrolling past the listing. Learn more