How to start an air bnb
How to start an air bnb
Applying a Customer Lifecycle Communications Plan to Air BnB Hosting
Have you read those stories online how people all around the world are buying properties and shunning the traditional residential leasing methods in favour for Air BnB Hosting?
I read alot of them; the success stories, the guests from hell, the people who needed a little extra income on the side to supplement their income.
So we did it. We tapped into our savings, borrowed some cheap money and bought a house where we wanted to have weekend get aways. We had it styled, furnished and our first Air BnB guest arriving within 1 week of settlement.
It wasn’t an overnight decision. My wife and I had been flirting with Australia’s sexy investment vehicle ‘property’ for years. We met with multiple property strategists, I read the books, logged into the webinars and even called into a live chat show on TV to inhale the sweet, seductive lessons, the ‘trademark, tried and tested methods’ for “creating your own cash machine and becoming financially independent”.
9 months into being an Air BnB Host and life is good. But it can be a time consuming job. Whilst the Air BnB user experience is great, especially compared to the other sites we’re listed on, the amount of communication and customer service can greatly vary pending on the demographic of your guest.
So I created a simple 5 Step Communications Plan for our guests ‘lifecycle’, from initial enquiry, booking confirmation, pre-arrival, arrival and check out phases of staying with us. This has helped us become more efficient with our communications, cut down the volume of questions and earned us a 5 star rating in which we’ve now become ‘Super Hosts’!
5 Step Customer Lifecycle Communications Plan for Air BnB Hosts
Phase 1 — Initial Enquiry
“Update your listing with as much information as possible and continue to update regularly.”
We found guests in the early days asking us a lot of basic questions that could and should have been answered straight up, despite the fact we thought we’d made a pretty comprehensive listing. As and when you notice basic information requests and FAQs occurring, translate that into listings information. It will cut down the volume of questions immensely.
Phase 2 — Booking confirmation email
“What to expect next?”
2. Local area recommendations, check out our local guidebook and plan your stay!
Once both parties have confirmed the booking, send a personal confirmation email with what to expect next. As we operate out property remotely, every guests receives unique codes to check in for security reasons, but we don’t send it out till it’s almost check in time.
We also find that many people have never been to the area before, so they want to know your personal tips to start planning their activities. The confirmation email communicates to our guests.
Phase 3 — Pre-Check In Email
“2 days out from your guests stay, send them their ‘Pre Check In’ email.”
Phase 4 — Check In Welcome Email
“Welcome to Paradise on Pasadena”
On the day of the guests arrival and around the time of check in, send a welcome email with ‘Top 10 Quick Start Tips’
Phase 5 — Pre Check Out Email
The day before check out, send thank you note and reminder with a few minor requests that helps us keep the house in shape, lets us know of any new issues or breakages and we get on the front foot for feedback as to how and if we could improve anything within the house.
I should add that Air BnB sends an automated feedback email to both the host and guest at check out where public feedback for each party can and will be displayed. Hence, I don’t add this step to the comms plan.
These steps have been created and optimised over a number of months in which we continue to update the communications templates which have enabled us to become ‘Superhosts’.
To become an Air BnB Host, sign up here:
If you’re interested in staying at our property on the Mornington Peninsula, check us out on Air BnB.
Study Hall: How To Start an Air BNB Business
2 апр 2021 · Earn Your Leisure
In this study hall we spoke with the Queen of AirBNB Alexia Wright about how to start an AirBNB business in 2021. She covered everything you need to know to begin making money in AirBNB durning the age of Covid-19. She went over all major changes and updates as well as answered live questions.
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How to start an air bnb
There are clever ways to work and there are efficient ways to work. The following tips for starting an airbnb may help you out. However, It’s vital that in getting into business, you choose an industry and a practice which you are comfortable with.
Starting an exceptional accommodations through the AirBnB platform is lucrative. That is, if you know how to manage your affairs. AirBnB guests can generally be courteous and wonderful folks but you also need to screen them. But how?
If you figured out that doing AirBnB might be your niche, then it’s obvious that you need to be equipped with the essentials from the get go.
First Tip of Starting an AirBnB – Inspect the Properties yourself.
It’s important that the homes you are renting out are in tip top shape. You don’t want to get disgruntled customers. If you don’t take the time to actually look into how these properties are shaped, some dilapidated corners, rusty walls and defective plumbing, once your clients find out, they’re gonna complain.
So it’s important from the get-go to make sure the guests feel safe. AirBnB hosts should be concerned about customer satisfaction first and foremost.
Offer More Value.
If you want to excel, then there’s gotta be something you can offer your clients. This might be giving them a free breakfast or order them a box of pizza if there are any delays in cleaning the room. Of course you don’t want delays, but the thing is, if you make the customer feels like they are valued and that they are VIP’s then it will show.
They would want to recommend you to other people. If you want, then you might stock up on bottles of wine or ice cream in order to make people feel more valued.
You can also send them emails about the area, tell them about the places they can go and what areas around the town might capture their interests. Getting in touch with them to pique their interests of the town is an important part of your marketing.
Another thing you can do is stock up on snacks. It’s good to give them cereals, bread, chips and other things they can much on for the duration of their stay.
Think about this, what would make them come to you instead of booking a hotel room?
Have house rules and obey local laws.
It’s important to define your rules. Of course as part of the entire booking procedures, you should list down things that are relevant. There’s also the issue of check in and check out times. Sometimes, it’s best not to allow check ins in the middle of the night because. Obviously, they need to coincide with available transportation on the area.
You don’t have to charge a cleaning fee as long as they have things to comply with.
By the very same token, it’s essential that your practice complies with all the local laws. This is important so your AirBnB listings would not be compromised
Air BnB’s require a minimum number of nights
It’s good to set a minimum night stay. The thing is you can’t possibly sustain your momentum if you have to clean and follow-up after an overnight’s rental.
On the other hand, if you make sure your guests actually rent your place for a set number of days at a minimum, this helps you profit from the whole venture while also giving your guests a sizable time to explore your area and city.
Only rent out to guests who have the same personality and lifestyle
Do you want to bring a rock musician or a womanizing bloke on your premises? Not that any of these things are bad. I like music and I’m a big fan of Mr. Big myself.
But if customers like me or some punk who likes to sleep with a lot of chicks do not resonate with you? Then you better only welcome personalities who are introverts, sweet and quiet couples and lone travelers if that is more your niche.
But hell, if you want to party and play Journey on the electric guitar ‘til midnight? If that is acceptable in your neighborhood, then go ahead.
There’s no one size fits all approach here. In traditional rentals you may be a little more lenient on who rents as long as you set your own house rules for that. But because of the relatively instant bookings you want to avoid, it’s important to start qualifying your leads and which people might actually suit your personality.
It’s all a matter of choosing guests who resonate with you. Of all these tips of starting an AirBnB, this is probably the most prominent because you need to ensure that people around you are a match to your personality.
Get a Virtual Assistant
Sometimes, you can get someone to organize your calls, affairs and lists, this person is called a Virtual Assistant. Sometimes, these job functions overlap or completely differ from one another. One of the most valuable tips for starting an AirBnB.
But if you have a lot of things to attend to, and AirBnB is just something you’re doing on the side in addition to your main real estate tasks and other ventures, then there comes a time when you need to delegate.
But when you delegate and WHAT should be up to you.
A personal assistant or VA can take an immense load off your plate. And this allows you to focus on your Core Tasks and help you build momentum, whatever it is you are working on. Out of the many tips for starting an airbnb online, it’s important that you learn how to compartmentalize your tasks. This ensures that your workflow is going to be efficient.
Avoid freelancers when you outsource.
If there’s any facet at all of AirBnB or your other businesses that require attending to, then make sure you hire a remote office that provides Managed Services.
This ensures that the people you staff offshore are given the right equipment, the right supervision and at the same time, you’ll be able to manage your appointments, pitches and prospect meet-ups a whole lot easier.
Hiring Remote Staff can tremendously benefit your Air BnB practice.
You don’t just outsource. You outsource smartly.
It’s not good to compromise when it comes to your operations. If you intend to hire a Virtual Assistant or a Team of Virtual Assistants to help you get started, then it is necessary that you find the right Office that offers you Full Price Transparency.
This is YOUR Business so the costs need to be predictable and scalable. It is not necessary to take unwanted risks. You should be the one to decide what aspects are useful to you or not.
Where Can I Outsource?
The Philippines is the best destination for Outsourcing Operations. But you can’t just hire any provider for a Virtual Assistant or a Data Entry Specialist. You need a company who is willing to partner with you but at the same time do things on your terms.
Here are just some of the advantages of Outsourcing your Real Estate and Air BnB Tasks.
Faster workflow
After you’ve put your listings out there on the market, it can be rather tedious to encode them yourself and still be able to keep track of which people are booking you. It might even take time to qualify potential clients.
Gives you Up, Close and Personal Time with Clients
If you Outsource, you’ll get more time with clients and they will love you for it because you attend to them personally. You can make sure the home is in tip top shape so that the guests are going to have an enjoyable stay.
Or if you’re on a business trip, then you can assign someone else and have your Virtual Assistant automate certain areas in the home so their experience is not compromised either.
Gives you More Options for Marketing your Air BnB
Think about this, if you’ve got the right 2 – Story Property in place, all furnished but don’t advertise it properly, who’s gonna wanna rent? You can post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and you can even get your V.A. to start consolidating these Posts and responding to messages.
All of those individual admin tasks are essential. Only you can determine if it’s time to delegate. And once it’s time to outsource, you better do it smartly and layout the terms you need. Your phone number is going to be out there and potential guests are going to want to hear from you.
Is it about time to grow your Real Estate Global Team?
You want to give them a great impression as your guest leaves and future guests are going to all the more be pleased with your handiwork after you get great references. The AirBnB Community has since earned great renown and it is vital that you put your own Signature Excellence in Service.
Air BnB is a way to earn extra income, sure. But when you feel that need to Offshore certain tasks that are bogging you down, your investments can only pay off.
Hopefully you’ve taken something away from these Tips for Starting an Air BnB Practice.
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How To Become An Airbnb Host: A Guide For Beginners
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Setting yourself up as an Air bnb host is a great way to earn money and meet people from all around the world. If you’ve stayed in an Airbnb, you’ll know that they offer a more local experience for travellers. You can enjoy all of the benefits of having a home away from home, often at a fraction of the price of a hotel. And, there’s usually the plus side of getting to meet super friendly locals in the form of your Air bnb host (that’s you!).
The favorite of intrepid travelers everywhere, Airbnb has quickly spread all over the globe. Airbnbs are cool, convenient and homely places to stay — from quirky corners in small towns and vibrant hotspots in the center of cities, to cozy cottages in the countryside and funky tree houses in the jungle. There are endless unique places to stay.
But, have you ever wondered how to actually become an Airbnb host yourself?
If you have your own place (or a rental property) and want to make a little extra cash, then setting it up as an Airbnb is a great idea. There are numerous benefits, from easing your workload and funding your trip away, to meeting an international array of people and paying down your mortgage.
Whether you’re considering renting out a room in your home, or listing the entire place, you’ll probably have numerous questions and concerns surrounding having a stranger stay at your house.
Is it safe to have guests? Is your home going to be nice enough? How can you succeed as a host? Do you have enough time to run an Airbnb? Will you even make enough money from becoming an Air bnb host?
Well, don’t worry. I’ve put together the ultimate guide for beginners, covering everything from how to set up an Airbnb host account, the pros and the cons of becoming an Air bnb host and how you can avoid negative reviews by being the best host possible!
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Here’s my guide to becoming an awesome Air bnb host.
How To Set up an Air bnb Host Account
You might think, like I did, that setting up an Airbnb host account will take a lot of time and be a stressful task. But fear not, it’s actually not complicated at all. There are a few steps you need to take in order for your home to look good, seem inviting and be up to par in terms of safety.
Once that’s all done, the bookings should roll in, you’ll get glowing reviews and the cash will stack up. So, here’s how it’s done.
Step One: Set up an Airbnb account
First things first, you need to have an account on Airbnb. Once you have one, it’s a fairly straightforward setup process.
Click on the ‘become a host‘ tab at the top right of the page and Airbnb will ask you to fill out simple forms which detail the basics of your accommodation.
1. What kind of place are you listing?
You will be asked what type of space you are advertising. You’ll choose between an apartment, house, secondary unit, unique space, bed and breakfast or hotel.
Once you’ve chosen the space you’re renting, you then filter down further. For example:
2. What is the room type?
You need to know if you are willing to rent out the entire place or just a room, and if it will be set up just for hosting or will all your personal belongings be there too. These things make a difference when it comes to the rental price.
3. What are you offering?
Let Airbnb know how many guests you can accommodate, what kind of beds you will be providing, what the sleeping arrangements are, how many bathrooms you have, which amenities you are offering, and your address (guests will only receive your exact address once they book with you).
These basic questions will help to determine roughly how much Airbnb will recommend you should charge for your listing. In fact, once you’ve filled out the above details, there will be an “estimate” shown as to how much you could earn each month as an Air bnb host.
Step Two: Photoshoot
Now it’s time to have a little fun and get creative with your photography skills. You can upload a whole selection of pictures of your accommodation, but ensure the photos look as professional as possible.
Your potential guests will want to be wowed by your eye for interior design. They’ll want to check out how clean your bathroom looks and get a good, well-rounded idea of what’s on offer when they rent your space.
Think about what would make you want to book an Airbnb. Hosts that have great pictures are more likely to get bookings, especially in a popular city like Barcelona, London or Amsterdam. It’s worth spending a bit of time on your photos, probably in the morning when the lighting is good.
Once you’ve set up your listing, you can also request a professional photographer from Airbnb.
Step Three: Set The Scene
This is where you can describe all the amazing things about your home. From the quirky bakery around the corner to the big comfy bed in your master bedroom.
If you want to be a great Air bnb host, you should be honest about what’s available, ensure guests know what they have access to, and how much contact you’ll have with them during their stay.
This is also where you’ll come up with a title for your listing. Make sure it sounds as appealing as possible.
Step Four: House Rules
Set the boundaries with your potential guests by listing the rules of staying in your home.
Will you allow guests to smoke? Are pets allowed? Is there a curfew? Take a while to think about what you will consider acceptable as an Airbnb host — this could save a lot of hassle down the line. You can also request that guests have uploaded their Government ID to their Airbnb profile, and that they have been recommended by other hosts in the past.
Step Five: Your Calendar
Next up is figuring out when you’re going to be available to host. When setting up your account, you can choose between not sure yet, part-time, and as often as possible.
Try to keep things simple. It’s your first foray into being an Airbnb host, you don’t want to stress yourself out. You can manage the settings in your account so that there must be a certain amount of days between a guest booking and their arrival. This will give you enough time to prepare the space.
You can always change the settings after you’ve created your account.
Step Six: Set The Price
A good tip with setting the right price is to check out the competition. Do a quick search and take a look at what other Airbnb hosts are up to with their listings in and around your local area. Take note of their pricing and what their selling points are.
Based on your location and the size of your listing, Airbnb will suggest a price per night for your property. It’s up to you to charge what you want, but there is the option for the price to automatically change with demand.
For example, during a festival in your city or over the school holidays, you could get more per night for your place.
It’s ok to change the price at a later date if you aren’t happy with the amount you’re making, but consider when you first become an Air bnb host that you might want to lure in your first few guests with an attractive lower price.
Think about a deal, such as 20% off for the first three bookings. Once the first few guests stay and write you the awesome reviews you surely deserve, you can put the price up a little bit to reflect the effort and work you’ve put into hosting. You can also offer discounts for weekly or monthly stays.
What’s Next?
You’ve done all of the ground work, followed all the steps above and are now set up as an Airbnb host. Now it’s time for the fun part. Fingers crossed your first bookings will start to trickle in and you’ll soon be getting prepared to welcome your first guests as an Air bnb host!
But, before your guests arrive, there are a few things you need to do.
Tidy Up
You need to get your place decked out to be the Instagram-worthy space that your guests are looking for.
If you’re renting out a room in your home, think about clutter that might be hanging around your house. Offload some of your old items at a friend’s house, store it in the loft, or donate unwanted items to charity.
If you’re renting out the entire place, make sure the space is open and bright. Nobody likes clutter.
Use this as a chance to get your house looking the way you’ve always wanted. You might even want to change the curtains, pick up a new rug or buy some house plants from your nearest shop. Small, homely touches to make your house look welcoming will go a long way in the eyes of a guest.
Go Shopping
Consider buying some new bed linens and towels for your guests, and other amenities such as a hairdryer and all necessary kitchen items. Make a note of the things you want to provide, such as shampoo and other bathroom goodies, and stock up on essentials like toilet paper and cleaning products.
Clean Up
Tidying is one thing, but make sure you clean everything in your accommodation. Scrub the toilet, vacuum under the sofa and give the windows a wash. And while you’re at it, fix anything that’s broken, change all dead lightbulbs, etc. It might seem like a lot of work, but if you’re serious about making money, this will all be worthwhile.
Better yet, hire a professional cleaning company.
Once you get your first booking, you’ll want to ensure they enjoyed their stay. First impressions are everything so make sure your place is spotless.
If you really want to make money as an Airbnb host, put the time and effort in the beginning to make sure your place is comfortable. You’ll get glowing reviews from your guests, which equals more bookings and more money in the future.
How To Be The Best Airbnb Host Possible
If you’ve stayed in an Airbnb before, you’ll know the difference having a great host makes.
I’ve stayed in numerous Airbnbs in many different places. Some of the Airbnb hosts I’ve met have made the experience of staying at their house so much more enjoyable just by doing a few simple things. Here’s how you can be the best Air bnb host possible.
Think about your guests’ needs
Airbnb comes with a risk from your guests’ point of view too. They’ll be staying in a stranger’s place in a city they probably don’t know. Make them feel at ease and let them know you are available to answer questions they might have.
Depending on whether or not you have listed your whole home or just a room, there may be different things expected of you from your guest.
It’s up to you to decide how involved you want to be with your guests’ stay, but if you want to be the best Airbnb host possible, you should be open and easily reachable and try to help them out as much as you can.
Provide information on transportation options, the best restaurants in the area, the top sights to see, any local hot-spots, and where they can buy groceries. It’s also a good idea to exchange contact details — either phone numbers, or online chats such as WhatsApp.
Get in touch
In the days leading up to your guests’ arrival, send a friendly message to introduce yourself as their Airbnb host. Give them advice about how best to reach your place, what the cost will be for transport, etc. This advice will be appreciated.
Make sure the check-in process a breeze. We all know the feeling — you’ve had a long journey, you’re tired, and you just want to check-in to where you’re staying.
If you make your guest wait around for you or give them complicated instructions on how to get to your home, you’ll just make the whole thing a lot more stressful. Be a great Airbnb host and think about what you would want if you were a guest.
Be welcoming
Welcome your guests with a smile and a drink. Serve them a glass of juice or coffee and maybe even offer a snack. Show them around the home, and chat with them on arrival. Ask what they would like to do during their stay and let them know about any fun and unique things to do nearby.
However, gauge the situation and if your guests seem exhausted, just mention that they can message you with any questions about their stay.
Leaflets, maps, and an information pack are super useful. Have some handy in the house so that your guests can get acquainted with their temporary home and new local area.
Go the extra mile
If you’re renting out your whole place and not meeting your guests, a nice touch is to leave a note to welcome them, along with some drinks and snacks. In the past, hosts have left me wine and cakes. Obviously, this meant I was more inclined to leave a glowing review at the end.
And on the topic of food, don’t forget about breakfast. I’m not saying you need to go as far as to cook fresh bread every morning (as one host did for me), but the option for your house guests to make themselves a cup of tea and have some eggs and toast would be a really nice touch. Make sure you include cooking oil, salt and pepper as well.
Stock up the cupboards and fridge with some basic items.
Gain Superhost Status
Being listed as a “Superhost” is a big deal on Airbnb. When people are searching for places to stay, they often set the filter to show Superhosts only. This title has to be earned by Air bnb hosts and the guests can be sure they will have a great stay when booking with this type of host. Superhosts receive more bookings.
To receive Superhost status, you must:
You don’t apply to become a Superhost, Airbnb will automatically grant it for you. So, when you’re thinking about how to be the best host you can be, consider the above 5 points and you’ll be a Superhost in no time!
Pros and Cons Of Becoming an Air bnb Host
With every amazing guest and friendly face you meet, there could be others that come with a whole host of demands. Some guests will be easy, others might be difficult. As with anything, there are some pros and cons to becoming an Air bnb host.
Pros of Being an Airbnb Host
Cons of Becoming an Airbnb Host
Conclusion
So there you have it, my guide on how to set up as an Airbnb Host.
It might seem complicated and even a little daunting to start with, but once you get on Airbnb, the setup process is surprisingly straightforward. There are things you’ll probably need to do to get your home ready, but it’ll be worth it in the end.
If you’re worried about your efforts not being worth the reward or the trouble, or badly behaved guests, don’t be. The horror stories you might hear are few and far between. Plus, you can always check out your guest’s reviews before agreeing to have them rent your home.
While becoming an Airbnb host is essentially about making money from your property, you’ll find that you get a lot more out of it than just money. Hosting is a fantastic way to meet new people and see your local area though the eyes of your guests.
The money you generate from being an Air bnb host will allow you to work less, save more, and spend more time doing things you love. Click here to learn more and become an Airbnb host today.
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I am an Air BnB host but also run an eco tour. How do i list my tour guide service with air bnb
You can’t. You could list it as an «experience» https://www.airbnb.com/experiences but that is only available in select cities and Queensland is not one of them.
As far as I know, there is nothing stopping you from offering your paid tours to your AirBnB guests and collecting money for the tour only as long as it is optional. If you wanted to list a room and tour package on AirBnB, I think you would have to collect (and pay the service fee) for both on-platform.
Help me to become tour guide arbnb
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I was wondering if you had the chance to read the comment given by Scott as it contains the link with more information on Airbnb experiences?
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@Made20@ I saw your 3 listings and I have some suggestions. You should add more pictures, not just one, and the pictures you have now are blurry, try taking clearer pictures and straighten them. Take pictures of the inside of the house,the beds, the toilets, the spaces you give acces to.
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