lundi 27 novembre 2017

Practical Airbnb Host Tips That Will Have Guests Coming Back Again And Again

By Daniel Rogers


If you want to earn some extra cash without taking on a traditional second job, you will have to get creative. Homeowners are going into the hospitality industry in increasing numbers. If you are interested, it is as easy as posting a good ad on a trusted website. Depending on your marketing expertise, you could start fielding calls almost immediately. This is the easy part though. People who have been successful booking rooms have some Airbnb host tips you should pay attention to.

These experienced homeowners tell newcomers not to overstate the accommodations they are offering. Most travelers aren't looking for mansions to stay in. Small rooms are not a bad thing, and you can market them in a positive way. Cozy and intimate are code words for small that most people understand. If the rooms you're renting are not on the ground floor, you need to make people reading your ad aware of it. You can do it with photos instead of words if you want.

One mark of a great host is thoughtful communication. A good suggestion for those new to the hosting experience is to get in touch with your guests a couple of weeks before they arrive. You can let them know, through email or texting, that you appreciate them choosing your home and are excited to meet them. You can ask about any diet restrictions and food preferences at the same time.

Before your guests arrive, it's a great idea to place brochures on local attractions, museums, and special upcoming events in their rooms. Travel books, menus for local restaurants, bus schedules, and any discount coupons you can pick up are nice touches that guests will appreciate. If they have expressed an interest is seeing something in particular, leaving them pertinent information on that is a thoughtful gesture.

Your guests could have stayed in a hotel, but they chose not to. Don't turn your home into a hotel by removing all the personal items in the guest rooms. You want the atmosphere to be warm and inviting. There are lot of ways to do that. Fresh flower arrangements are always nice, especially if the flowers come from your garden and you arranged them yourself.

Good hosts are interested in their guests and treat them in a welcoming manner. You can greet them at your front door, if they arrive by car, or make plans to meet their plane or train. Helping with bags and allowing them time to freshen up is thoughtful. This is especially true if you have invited them to join the rest of your family for drinks and snacks in the family room later.

Experienced hosts are unanimous when it comes to the importance of cleanliness. Your house, and the rooms you're renting, have to be spotless. Imagine how you would feel walking into a dark, dirty room that someone expects you to stay in and pay for. Not only will you lose guests, you will quickly get a bad online reputation.

If you are looking for ways to earn some extra cash, and are lucky enough to own a home, renting rooms can be a good option. It is easier than a second job. You won't even have to leave home to make the money.




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