HOW TO PRICE YOUR AIRBNB (2019)

Richard FertigApr 29, 20195m 48s13.3K viewsScore 75
Pricing & Profitability
beginner
pricing strategy
guest reviews
dynamic pricing
long-term strategy
early adopter discount
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Summary

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Learn how to strategically price your short-term rental listing by starting lower to gain reviews and build confidence. This approach allows for gradual price increases over time, maximizing long-term profitability rather than focusing on immediate high revenue.

Key insights

  • Launching a new Airbnb listing with a lower price point and offering discounts to early guests can help secure initial five-star reviews, which are crucial for building trust and attracting future bookings.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Listing at a high price point ($350/night) with no prior hosting experience or reviews can lead to high guest expectations and a greater risk of receiving a damaging low-star review.

Tools & resources

  • Get Started on Airbnbcourse

    Richard Fertig offers a course to help hosts get started on Airbnb.

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