By The Hospitable Team

Being an Airbnb host can be time-consuming and even overwhelming if you don’t know how to manage your business correctly. Wondering what you can do to make the hosting process not only profitable but also enjoyable and fulfilling? Here are some Airbnb host tips that can help make hosting easier.

Airbnb Hosting Tips Every Host Should Know

Many people who are only starting in the industry have no clear idea of how much work it will be to run a successful short-term rental business. And some consider Airbnb as a side hustle and are surprised when it actually becomes a second job.

If you are new to the short-term rental business, Airbnb is the best platform to get started. As your business evolves, you will need to optimize your occupancy rate and list your properties on additional platforms. The top choices here are Vrbo and Booking.com. Be sure to check out our extensive guide on getting started with hosting on Booking.com.

The problem is that when you get more bookings, you have less free time if you try to handle every aspect of your Airbnb business personally. But there are ways to manage multiple listings on several platforms that allow hosts to minimize effort and maximize results.

Airbnb Listing Tips

Before you even host your first guest, you will have to list your property and make your listing stand out. How? You should create a listing that focuses on the overall guest experience of your place.

Here are some easy Airbnb listing tips you should follow.

• Prepare your property for short-term rental business. There’s a bunch of minor tweaks you should do before you start. You will thank yourself for doing it a few months later.
• Write an accurate description of your place and highlight certain things that make it special.
• Add quality photos to help guests have a clear picture of what staying in your home will feel like.
• Set the house rules to tell guests what they can and can’t do and what is expected from them.
• Complete your Airbnb host profile and show your personality—mention your hobbies and add a picture of yourself.
• Verify your identity to add credibility.

Organize a Smooth Check-in

The best approach is to offer your Airbnb guests a self-check-in option because it saves time for you and your guests. Allow your guests to get access to your property using a smart lock, a key box, or a keypad. You can automate the whole process, including changing the lock code to match your guest’s phone number.

Manage Guest Communication the Right Way

Communication is one of the major aspects of guest reviews because they are looking for a more personal experience. You need to stay in touch with your guests at all stages of their journey:

• Pre-booking
• Between booking and check-in
• During the stay
• After the stay

That can be rather time-consuming if you try to handle it yourself. The good news is that you can put your guest communication on autopilot while still sounding like you. You can create automated messaging templates and use short-codes to make them personalized. All your messages will be sent to your guests at the right time, no matter how many listings you have.