New user, please help

[Ivana642]

Dear Community,

I have just listed my property in Sarajevo (airbnb.com/h/vibe-and-vista-skenderija) and am still trying to go around the basics. 

I would like to hear your comments/advice.

Also, could you please fill me in on the payout options, which one is better for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Thank you in advance!!

Ivana

[Snehal1]

Hello Ivan,  I understand We have to give our bank details in which We need the payment.  So give your details and Rest is up to guest on How to make the payment.  Hosts who are reading Please update if any other information.  Best Wishes from Snehal  from India. 

[Ivana642]

Thanks @Snehal1 !

[Joan2709]

@Ivana642 

Welcome!

Here is a Guide for New Hosts that provides tips for your Listing:

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Host-guides/A-Guide-For-New-Hosts/m-p/2073093#M2346

Not familiar with the banking options in your location, but looks like another Host already responded to that.

[Emiel1]

You offer also long term stays. The "new host special offer" (20% discount) is also applying to those. That is probably not what you want.

It is recommended to start with short stays (max. few weeks), as it generates reviews and experience in hosting.

[Joan2709]

@Ivana642 

I would limit your calendar as @Emiel1 suggests, or guests can book popular dates for the busy season getting a 20% discount. As @Emiel1 states, I would remove your monthly & weekly discounts (if you have them) as well until you get those 1st 3 bookings.

You also don't won't guests to get a 20% discount on holidays (like Christmas). You can block your calendar for the holidays so the 20% discount won't apply and then re-open your calendar after you get those first 3 bookings. That does mean your listing won't appear in guest searches though. You could increase your prices for those holiday dates by 20% (or more) so the discount will only reduce to the rate you wanted anyway.