Advice from YourHostHelper to write a good advertisement

How to write a good announcement on Airbnb?

Step 1: If one wants to become a host on Airbnb and get money quickly, one must be seriously devoted, and this begins by the registration and the creation of an account. It is a key step. It is important to invest a little time to understand this community. It is the best foundation for a relationship of trust. It is basic but one must put a profile picture and talk about oneself on the profile. You have to let people know why you are renting your property. This will create a trust link with the traveler and make him want to know more.

There is no use in beautifying things, hide or lie on the details because, in the end, this will be sanctioned by the rating of your property and the traveler's review.

The photos you use are very important. Upload as much as possible, even if you rent a room or a studio. The traveler needs to project themselves, to see the equipment and the decoration for them to say "I would like to be there" and for them to want to contact the host. Take photos of the small details that will make the difference. Put yourself in their place to precisely describe the property, the neighborhood and its shops and not only in 3 lines. This allows the traveler to understand what to expect and to say "this is what I want".

Step 2: Management of the advertisement. Management of the availability in the calendar. Also, respond quickly to questions. Not only the traveler will be reassured to see that there is a "real" person behind the announcement but in addition, it will make you earn points to become a Super Host.

Step 3: Before your guest arrives, it is necessary that your accommodation is perfect. It is not enough to simply clean as you would for yourself, it is necessary that the apartment is perfectly cleaned and adapts to the description that you have made.

Remember to leave a small welcoming note or at least something particular so that the traveler feels at home and knows that you think of their well-being.

Moreover, be available. The Airbnb traveler expects a good experience, to be connected. Even if you are not present on a daily basis, show him that you will be there if there is an issue. Verify that your traveler has your phone number and send him an SMS the day after his arrival to ensure that everything is going well. A trust relationship will be created during the stay. In two words, be his guardian angel!

What not to do: try to hide additional charges. Be transparent on the price, this is what we love about Airbnb. Avoid making a list of options for extension of the household expenses, laundry etc. You will not only lose time in terms of management, this could also lead to an misunderstanding with your traveler. For more simplicity, include the additional costs to the basic price.

By what online means can I increase my reservations?

There is no secret to increase one's reservations: the advertisement has to be complete. You must also update your calendar regularly and respond to all messages you receive in the 24 hours. Last tip: Collect positive reviews to have a top position in searches.

It is also necessary to determine a good price. Each host is going to realize that quickly enough: if it is too high, few people will be interested and likewise, if it is too low, you will be buried under the reservations. YourHostHelper recommends to make a benchmark, that is, to search for similar ads on Airbnb (same capacity, same type of housing, same location…).

As a renter, do I have tax benefits?

Airbnb is a community platform which provides no legal opinion. Each situation is special because it is necessary to distinguish if you are renting your accommodation in a repeated or occasional basis. The best is to be informed with your tax center and the town hall for everything that concerns the local taxation system.