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In the previous article, Mytour showed you how to calculate fees on Airbnb. To learn how to list and rent rooms on Airbnb, readers can refer to the following article by Mytour.
- Get the Airbnb App for Android
- Get the Airbnb App for iPhone
How to List and Rent Your Space on AirBnb
1. Create an AirBNB Account
Signing up and creating an AirBNB account is remarkably simple and straightforward. If you haven't already, you can visit the link HERE to create your AirBNB account.
- Once your first guest finds, books, and stays at your place through AirBnb, you'll receive a $50 bonus.
- Whenever guests book your space for their travels, you'll earn $40 on their first booking.
Some Tips for Building a Trustworthy Profile for Renters:
- Fill in all the necessary details. Hosts are usually meticulous when it comes to selecting renters, and Airbnb also provides prompts reminding guests of what additional information they might need to add to their profile.
- Verify your identity and use a profile picture of yourself. Identity verification helps hosts or renters feel more confident. Use a clear profile picture of yourself and undergo identity verification, linking your mobile phone number or connecting your Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn account.
2. Set Up Your Listing
Airbnb will address common questions from renters below, including: - Nightly Rates: Hosts can rest assured as Airbnb will assist them with this process. The nightly rental price is suggested and provided based on the number of rooms, amenities, location, tourist season, etc. However, the listed price can be adjusted at any time, depending on weekdays or weekends, holidays, etc.
- If hosts only want to rent out rooms on specific days, they can customize and choose the days they want to rent out rooms. Airbnb will provide a calendar where they can block, open, and adjust at any time as they wish.
3. List Amenities and Accurately Describe Your Rental Space
Guests can somewhat envision the room or house you're renting in the description section. So, in this part, you should describe in detail and clearly. Remember, the description will stimulate the curiosity and interest of your customers.
Provide Accurate Descriptions
Simply put, the description is the key; providing inaccurate information will affect your credibility in guest reviews. And especially in Airbnb, reviews greatly impact renting and booking.
List Advantages, Geographic Location of the Rental Room
Typically, renters tend to search for rooms in areas near city centers, bus stops, train stations, airports, tourist destinations, etc., for convenience in sightseeing and transportation. In case your rental room lacks these advantages, it's best to supplement with other information, such as quiet space, fresh air near certain locations, nearby shopping areas.
Available Services
For hotel rooms, guesthouses for rent, additional services such as Internet access, WiFi, bottled water, towels, beverages, toiletries (shampoo and conditioner, soap), basic breakfast, snacks, maps, directions, etc., need to be included.
List All Nearby Activities and Attractions
By listing additional nearby attractions and travel times (if possible) to attract more guest interest, such as famous parks, shopping centers, malls, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc.
- Read more: How to Book a Room on Airbnb
4. Upload Room Photos
In listing rooms for rent on Airbnb, photos are considered the most important information in your listing. Below, Mytour will introduce you to some quick tips for taking and uploading photos:
- Take photos in natural light; ideally, take photos on a sunny day.
- Capture the entire room, including corners, windows, bathrooms, refrigerators, closets, air conditioners, balconies, etc.
- Take additional photos of windows, balcony doors facing where so guests can visualize more easily.
What if Guests Damage or Steal Items?
Airbnb's Host Guarantee insurance covers damages or losses up to $1,000,000 (including a portion in booking fees, Airbnb's share, about 3% for both guests and hosts). However, incidents of damage or theft are very rare.
How to Become a Superhost on Airbnb?
Becoming a Superhost on Airbnb is quite simple; this will attract and instill more trust in guests.
The criteria to become a Superhost on Airbnb include:
- High overall rating (total rating of 4.8 stars or higher).
- High response rate (90% or higher).
- Active user (10 stays per year).
- High reliability (0 cancellations).
These criteria are reviewed by Airbnb every 3 months. Here are 4 quick tips to become a Superhost that Mytour wants to share with you:
1. Maintain a good acceptance rate and keep your calendar updated
Acceptance rate is based on the number of times you accept guest bookings. While you can decline a booking occasionally, this will be tracked on your profile and graded from 0 to 100%. Guests can see if you frequently decline or cancel their bookings, which will lower your acceptance rate.
2. Maintain a fast response rate
Response rate is based on how frequently you respond to messages from guests on Airbnb. Strive to maintain a fast response rate, and your response rate rating will be higher.
3. Review guest bookings
Airbnb has now changed their rating system; guests and hosts cannot view each other's reviews for 14 days from the review date. So, leave polite and respectful reviews, and they will appreciate you as a responsible individual.
4. Provide an Emergency Contact Phone Number
In case you're not present or unable to answer questions or any issues that guests may have, it's best to provide an emergency contact phone number so guests can call directly for assistance and support.
In this article, Mytour just introduced you to how to list and rent your space on Airbnb. Additionally, if you don't know how to calculate Airbnb fees, you can refer to some articles already available on Mytour for more information.
