I am a brand new host and would love some feedback on my lis...
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I am a brand new host and would love some feedback on my listing which is presently slow to get bookings.
I have had it liste...
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Hello,
new to Airbnb, could I get feedback on my listing. Haven’t had any bookings yet
View on AirbnbHome in San Antonio · ★New · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 3 bathrooms
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What a beautiful house you have!
You’ve done a great job presenting it with your professional-looking photos, so everything is perfect there. One key tip I always recommend is filling out all the fields Airbnb prompts you to, including your personal profile, which currently doesn't share much about you. But that's not where the main issue lies at the moment.
The Airbnb market in San Antonio is pretty saturated, with lots of listings similar to yours, so the competition is fierce.
When I zoom into the Beacon Hill neighborhood on Airbnb’s map (as shown in the screenshot below), I see about 380 listings in the specific area you’re located in. Your listing is currently showing up on page 9 out of the 15 pages Airbnb is displaying (which covers only about 300 listings).
If I zoom out just a little, your listing doesn’t appear at all. This means your listing is close to being invisible, and something needs to be done to improve your ranking. - You can have the most amazing place, but if Airbnb’s search algorithm isn’t showing your listing to potential guests, it doesn’t do much good.
There are several strategies you can implement to improve your ranking. Airbnb’s algorithm tends to promote listings that it believes have the best chance of getting booked. The first and most important step is to price your place competitively—below the market average—until you gather a solid number of 5-star reviews. Right now, you don’t have any 5-star reviews to boost your visibility, so a great pricing strategy can help you break into the market. You can always raise the price later once your reviews are established.
There are many other factors that influence your search ranking. Airbnb itself provides some basic and important insights here: https://airbnb.com/help/article/39, and you can find even more tips by searching for "Airbnb search algorithm 2024." There's a lot of valuable information out there.
Mastering your ranking is almost like a little science—and even a bit of a sport. Many hosts aren't fully aware of how impactful it can be to "do everything right," so it’s definitely worth investing time in this if you want to run a successful rental business and maintain visibility on Airbnb.
Best of luck with your beautiful place!
- Karen
