FAQ: How can I create a good listing?

How can I create a good listing?

Showcasing your listing is essential in increasing your visibility and making it more likely for guests to reach out to you. We’d like to give you six tips to help you make your listing awesome.

1. Request our professional photography service.

Photos are the number one factor in a guest’s choice to stay at a property. Our service may even be free so what are you waiting for?! Go to www.airbnb.com/photography to request a session.

2. Complete your listing’s description by writing at least 150-200 words.

Guests are arriving to your place site unseen, so help them out by telling them a little (or a lot!) about where they are staying, what they are getting, the neighborhood they’ll be staying in, and what they can safely expect.

3. Upload a profile photo, and tell a little about yourself.

Help travelers put a face to your name by posting a friendly photo of yourself. Being able to see your smile increases trust between host and traveler, and that’s a good thing, isn’t it? Often times, people like to stay with hosts who share common interests, so also share a little bit about yourself. We bet you’re fascinating!

4. Ask your friends to write a reference for you.

Reviews are the best way for potential guests to read first-hand accounts of what other people’s experiences have been staying at your property, but you need bookings for reviews, so what can you do in the meantime to have people vouch for you? Get your friends to write a reference for you! You can easily send them a link to do so right from your account.

5. Set a competitive nightly rate.

Not sure what your nightly rate should be? Take a look at what other hosts in your area are charging and use a similar price. In general, it’s a good idea for new hosts to start slightly lower, and then raise it as you get more reviews. We even made a tool for you to help decide what your place is worth.

6. Update your calendar often.

Keeping your calendar up-to-date makes things easier for both you and travelers who can easily see whether your place is available when they need it. It also boosts your ranking which will make you appear higher in searches.

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