There have been numerous reports this summer of guests having their bookings cancelled so the price can be hiked. Others have turned up at accommodation to find it has been double booked. To give yourself the best possible chance with your Airbnb property, you need to ensure it is the best guest experience from first seeing the listing, to booking, all the way through to when they leave at the end of their stay. Let’s have a look at some Airbnb improvements tips.
A Detailed Description
You need to start with a detailed description which actually portrays the property for what it is. Is can be easy to think about exaggerating but the property needs to speak for itself when people arrive. Guests need to know what they are booking. If it’s a 30 minute walk to the beach, say that. Guests will get get annoyed and leave poor reviews and feedback if it isn’t how you describe it.
Professional Looking Photographs
You aren’t going to attract anyone to stay at your property if the photographs are blurry, over exposed and poorly composed. Modern smart phones tend to have terrific cameras on them but so many of us simply aren’t that creative with photography. Take a look at other listings and see the styles and angles that people go for. You need to show the size of the property, the space, the details. Think about what you’d want to see a photo of if you were looking at renting a property. Probably the outside of the building, including gardens, as well as the inside. Think about the kitchen, the living space, the bedrooms and bathrooms. If there is a swimming pool, you need to show a photo of it. Any unique details of the property need illustrating with a photograph.
Keep To Your Word
If you accept a booking, you need to keep to your word. As we’ve already mentioned, there have been newspaper reports of hosts cancelling bookings and increasing prices, double booking and ghosting guests who have traveled hundreds of miles. The staycation market is booming and it needs hosts to be honest and stick to their word.
A Quick Turnaround
It is important to turn around the property quickly so you can get the next guests in. However you shouldn’t push speed over cleanliness or appearance. The beds should be properly made, towels replaced, carpets vacuumed, surfaces wiped. If there is a garden consider that it will need mowing occasionally. The list of jobs can seem endless but when you tackle them head on you’ll be able to get the property ready for your guests quickly and efficiently.
A Warm Welcome
Consider how you can make the welcome to your property warmer. Put yourself in the shoes of your guests and look at the first impression they get of the property when they arrive. It needs to be worth the money they are paying to stay with you. You could also consider including a bottle of wine when your guests arrive, or a small hamper of essentials. Milk in the fridge, tea bags available, maybe some biscuits in a tin. This is their home from home so a warm welcome is appreciated.
A Helping Hand, For You!
Did you know that there are companies that will do all of this and more for you? Taking the hassle out of renting out your property. GuestReady are a flexible agency who will get your property in front of as many people as possible to make sure you get the best occupancy rate. As well as listing airbnb management London they will even take on guest management and property management. Imagine if the guest vetting, guest communication, check in, maintenance, housekeeping and even linen and toiletries was taken care for you. That photography we mentioned above, they’ve got that covered!
So if, for example, you are looking for airbnb management Edinburgh, these are the company you should get in touch with. Your reviews will be splendid, your reputation will be earned and the cost you are charging to stay at your property will be seen as spot on. Get more from your rental property with airbnb improvement tips and a little helping hand.
