1. Post your face.
- Sign up with Airbnb, create a great profile, and upload a profile photo (or two or three!). Build your reputation by getting verified, and hit up your friends for some references.
2. Add your place.
- Click the yellow button to list your space, set your address, and upload photos. Accurately describe your space and select the appropriate amenities to give potential guests a good idea of what your listing has to offer. Don’t forget to set your calendar availability to make sure guests don’t contact you when you’re not available!
- Add a security deposit or a cleaning fee with our flexible basic and advanced pricing system to make sure all your needs are met. We even have a neat tool to help you decide what your place is worth.
- Don’t forget to set up a payout method using our payment system.
- Check out our tips for creating a good listing.
3. Book your space.
- Answer messages and reservation requests from prospective guests in a timely manner using the messaging system on the site. Your response rate and search rank depend on it, so don't keep your potential guests waiting! You can get notifications on-the-go by signing up for text message alerts or downloading the iPhone App.
- Review your guest once they have checked out. Voicing your experience is an essential part of building our trusted community.
Bonus tips!
- Check that your listing is visible in the search results.
- Make sure that our emails reach you by setting up your email account to accept messages from automated@airbnb.com.
- Sign up for our standby notifications to alert you when travelers need last-minute accommodations.
- Read our FAQs on managing your listing at www.airbnb.com/help/topic/hosting.
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