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AirBnB: The Modern Way Of Renting Out
It is becoming common practice today for many people who own homes and/or apartments with several rooms to turn it into their business as an additional source of income. Putting aside your regular landlords renting out apartments or just bedrooms for long terms at a time, you also have very short lets, averaging three days to a week; or as it is known as today, AirBnb; the holiday-goer’s favourite accommodation portal.
How does the system function? You own a house with several bedrooms and want your future guests to stay for just a few days. The idea here is to run the place in a similar method to a hotel or hostel. You would begin by creating an account on the Airbnb website, and place your listing with a detailed description and price for approval, with clear and honest photos.
Potential guests will usually message you upto a day in advance to enquire about availabilities and other requests to make sure their needs would be met if they decided to book and pay for the room; all before they even arrive. Expectations are always high for hosts to be present at the location, to welcome guests into a neat house and bedroom. Most amenities are usually provided and they always provide you with additional contact information should problems or additional questions arise.
The practice has become so popular that many hosts now feel a strong competition around them to make sure their rooms are always booked and that reviews are especially positive – as these are the biggest selling points to future guests. The review section allows guests to comment honestly about their experience at your home. The hosts’ objective is to make sure it will be a positive one, as a negative one will trigger doubts for future guests. However, each their own taste, and you can’t please everyone!
Being the host of an AirBnb obliges you to dedicate plenty of time to the maintenance and upkeeping of the house. Regular laundry and cleaning, as well as changing the linen allows guests are checking into a bedroom that looks brand new. Since most guests usually come from different countries or cities, a strong WIFI connection will help the reviews a great deal!
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