Airbnb Cancellation Policy and Alteration Requests - 2021

Sean RakidzichOct 27, 202120m 43s26.1K viewsScore 85
Pricing & Profitability
intermediate
cancellation policy
alteration requests
strict cancellation
booking scams
revenue protection
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Summary

AI-generated

This video explains Airbnb's cancellation policies, from flexible to super strict, and advises hosts on choosing the best fit for their property type and location. It also details how to use alteration requests effectively and warns against common scams related to both cancellations and alterations.

Key insights

  • If a guest expresses intent to cancel due to extenuating circumstances but does not formally cancel before their reservation check-in date, they forfeit their right to a refund, even for those circumstances, as they have exercised their right of possession by keeping the dates active.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to formally process an alteration request when moving a guest to a different property can lead to a mandatory 50% refund for the guest, as the original booking agreement was not updated.

Tools & resources

  • Pricing Masterclasscourse

    Sean Rakidzich offers a 'Pricing Masterclass' to help hosts optimize their pricing strategies.

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