If you have enough space in your home or spare spaces anywhere, here is a great opportunity to bank some extra cash out of it. Just list your property at Airbnb, maintain it as per the given requirement and here you go.
Listing your space at Airbnb will help you attract verified guests without putting in the extra effort of yours as you just list and Airbnb takes care of the rest.
Let’s start with a quick guide to becoming an Airbnb host.
Get Started By Creating Account
- Create your account, enter full information and verify your phone and email.
- Go to Airbnb Host Page and make sure read all the details to help you understand more about hosting.
Click on ‘Try Hosting’ and you will land up on another page, which will ask you to select the type of property you would like to host.
- After you select the type of property, further enter basic information with easy-to-follow prompt questions. For example, if you select House, further in follow-up questions you need to enter like is it a villa, cottage, cabin, etc.
- After completing all the details, you’ll enter the address into the box which appears as ‘Enter Your Address’, save and exit.
- Finally, you’ll add important details like a number of beds, washrooms, and garden areas as in all the details which are important for guests as these details will help them decide the stay that suits their requirements.
Get the Full Control Of Your Space
- The best part about Airbnb is that you can control the check-in and check-out times, availability and number of days of stay.
- You can also approve or disapprove the guest’s request based on your suitability. You can even connect with guests to enhance communication with them.
Make Your Property Visible
- Now you are done entering the primary details, it is equally important to put beautiful images of space. And, as we all know, pictures are the first thing that everyone reviews.
- There are two ways, either hire a professional photographer and if you are good enough to shoot then get some high-resolution as well as self-explanatory images with descriptions.
- Always remember, quality images attract a good guest number, increase the visibility of your space and look highly appealing.
- Click all the important spaces to provide a look and feel to the guests while they visualize. Offer tidy and clutter-free spaces showcasing areas like Almira, work desk, bed, washroom, windows, balcony and even if there is any special view.
Points To Note Before Listing:
Get Permission from the Local Authority
- Before listing and deciding to become Airbnb Host, it is important to understand the local laws and policies of your city.
- If you have rented out the property, sign an agreement with your landlord for ease of work.
- Get the proper permit from the local administration, register your space and get all your papers ready like a licence, any tax number, etc.
- Additionally, go through all the ‘hosting regulations’ of Airbnb.
Get Your Space Ready For Guests
- To stand out, one should always be on the top list while offering an engaging experience to the guest, which tends to increase the value among guests.
- Keep your space tidy, and hygienic, with all basic amenities like electricity with no cuts, water supply, pantry or kitchen service, first-aid kits, sanitary requirements, beddings etc.
- To pep up the space, add tiny elements representing local culture, bookshelves, local walks, etc.
Set Your Price
- It is totally up to you to determine how much you want to charge based on your offerings.
- Sometimes, depending if it is peak season or not you can control the price and fix the strategy for a whole year.
- In case you are confused, you can always find comparable listings, check for similar types and get an idea to strategize your pricing.
- Airbnb only charges once the booking is confirmed.
Pre-communication with Guests
- There is also an option for ‘Instant Booking’ where-in you do not need to approve or disapprove the request of your guest. If you want to cut the request process, this option is totally for you.
- But, if you would like to get filtered guests then obviously you can always move back to the request and approval process.
Get set to become a professional host by following the above tips and building an income on your space. Good Luck!