One of the main reasons why people procrastinate when getting started with Airbnb is because they think that it will take a long time to set up a property and get it ready for guests. The idea of furnishing a place for guests can seem daunting to most people, especially when you don’t know where…
January 7, 2019
5 Things Airbnb Hosts Need to Know About Dynamic Pricing
I was recently on a strategy call with one of my students and one of the big problems they were struggling with was a lack of bookings. They were in a slow time of year and they were steadily seeing a decline in revenue. This is a common struggle among hosts and it’s an issue…
December 17, 2018
Why you Should Showcase Unique Amenities in your Airbnb
Showcasing unique amenities in your listing is a great way to get more bookings and to stand out from the competition. But how do you know what amenities to showcase? In order to figure this our you must look at similar listings in your area. Look at the competition As a proactive host, you should…
October 15, 2018
The Top Five Things Guests Look for when Booking an Airbnb Listing
If you’ve ever traveled for business you know that your needs while traveling for work are very different than if you were to travel with children on a family vacation. Everyone has different needs and wants during travel; therefore everyone will be looking for something a little different. But despite these different needs, there are…
October 8, 2018
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Eight Great Airbnb Listing Photo Tips—With Examples
You’ve heard the saying: “a picture is worth a thousand words….” This couldn’t be more true for your Airbnb listing. The photos are the highlight of your listing so you need to make them shine! A quick browse through of Airbnb and you’ll see many hosts out there making detrimental photo mistakes that are costing…
August 20, 2018
Get Paid for Your Pad: Airbnb Tips from an Austin Superhost
Podcast: Get Paid for Your Pad, Episode 227 with Nathan Rice I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jasper Ribbers, the host of Get Paid for Your Pad, the most well-known Airbnb hosting podcast. In the podcast, you’ll learn: How to optimize your guest experience How to create a detailed digital House Manual How…
July 31, 2018
Procrastinating On Opening Your Airbnb Listing? You’re Not Alone.
If you’ve been procrastinating on opening your Airbnb listing. You’re not alone! Anxiety and fear are all natural feelings when embarking on a new journey as a host. Having doubts and feeling scared are all completely understandable feelings…. After all, you’re going to be opening your home to complete strangers. I know this can be…