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Airbnb Hosts’ Step-by-Step GuideTo Creating a Listing

+ Why is a flawless listing important?

It optimizes your social & financial benefits as an Airbnb host

It guarantees no issues with bookings down the line

It attracts the right kind of guests

+ Let’s Get It Started

Select “List Your Space” on Airbnb’s Homepage

Opt for most fitting Home Type * Entire Home/Apt is the ONLY option that allows

you to later indicate # of beds *

Choose Room Type according to how present you want to be & how much privacy you require

Indicate how many you can Accommodate based on sleeping capacity

Airbnb autofills your City

+ Pencil ‘Em In Always: keep your property on the Airbnb market indefinitely

Sometimes: indicate specific dates or fixed periods to list your Airbnb

One Time: limit your listing availability to a single

+ The Price is Right

Airbnb suggests a smart Price Tip for you (thanks Airbnb!)

New hosts are encouraged to stay below competitive Airbnb rates (until they build up reviews, etc.)

Understand the value of your place firsthand

Research prices of similar Airbnbs in your area

Consider offering special extended packages

Incorporate supplemental fees upfront (cleaning, utilities, etc.)

**** Keep in mind: you can always negotiate a special offer with guests

+ The Overview

Title: you have 35 characters to sell your Airbnb and make a first impression…go!

** use pleasant adjectives to cushion your title

Summary: use these 250 characters to explain what’s unique about your place, while hitting on some points about what’s unique about you as an Airbnb host.

+ Picture Perfect

Keep your photo section to about 10 perfect shots

The first 3 are the most important

1024 x 683 pixel photographs come Airbnb-recommended

If your Airbnb’s got it, flaunt it…with the site’s free professional photography session option

+ Amenities

Go all out! Tick everything that applies, no matter how small

You never know, guests may be choosing an Airbnb based on its accessories

+ The Rest is Cake

The details in the Listing section should already be auto-filled in with your information

Type in your Address, any relevant route directions and voila!

Your work here on Airbnb is done, give Guesty a call to pick up the grunt work and manage the rest for you