Airbnb is slowly dominating the accommodation industry nowadays and it's no secret why. More and more travelers now prefer the convenience of staying at an actual home in a particular travel destination rather than paying for pricey hotels.
For the hotel industry, this is a setback. But for the Airbnb hosts, this is good. Earning money through renting out your room or vacation pad is not a bad idea, and if you're exceptionally good at it, then Airbnb can make you a Superhost.
A Superhost is a status in Airbnb where you, among other hosts, are set apart because of being a very good example to follow, and always ensures top-of-the-notch guest satisfaction. Guests who scroll through Airbnb will see yourSuperhost status symbol and it will incline most of them to book you more-- since Airbnb has given you their seal of approval.
But how to become a Superhost? Believe it or not, becoming a Superhost is not an easy task. Airbnb has a set of qualifications they check first before they consider bestowing anyone the status of being a superhost, and the list of lucky hosts who got the break is actually quite small. Here are some tips to help you become a superhost:
Ensure Good Communication Flow Between You and Your Guests. Make sure you respond quickly whenever your guests have a question, problem or any issue to raise. This will make them feel that you're concerned over their well-being while staying at your place. Fast response means good reviews.
Book The Responsible Ones. Although some Airbnb pads are fit for everyone, there are some places that only fit for a certain target market. As a host, you have the right to choose the people who are gonna stay in your place, and whether they're responsible enough to follow your rules. This will lessen the chance of you having problems later.
Create a 5-star environment. Your place must be everything the description says, to meet the hopes of your future guests. Since they're never been to your place before, the description you provide to your place is all what they got, so make sure you provide everything they need to the very best of your capabilities. This will earn you more stars in reviews, which Airbnb is keeping track.
Price realistically. If you have competitors in a certain area, you don't have to set your standards down by pricing too low, or pricing is too high if you've installed new furniture. Believe it or not, guests will book you no matter what as long as the prices you rate your place are realistic enough to their current demands. There are several online tools to help you with this, and it will make you a star for future bookings.
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