Newbie feedback needed😊 (listing feedback)

[Linda4721]

Hi there, 

We have thought hard and long  about opening our family home in Goa to guests. It’s been a tough one but have finally listed it and now hoping for the right guests who will love and respect our home as much as we do 😊

I am aware that more needs to be done and better photos need to be uploaded, but we would love your initial response to our listing. 
Thank you so much.

Lin

🌟 Listing link: Home in Vaneli · ★New · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3 baths

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[Karen4131]

Hi @Linda4721 

When I search for Vanelim, Goa and click on the "Amazing Pools" category with filters for "entire place" and a minimum of 2 bedrooms, your listing appears on page 4 out of 15, as you can see here when I search from Denmark (in an incognito tab with no browser history).

This is fine for now, but once Airbnb’s search algorithm no longer boosts your listing as "New", you will likely drop in the rankings since there are over 1,000 qualified listings for this search.

If you want to establish a successful business, it will be crucial in the beginning to compete on price until you receive the well-deserved positive reviews. If I were you, I would start by researching what similar listings are charging and price yours lower initially. Additionally, you can use Airbnb’s special pricing offers to help you gain traction in the market until you get those all-important reviews 🙂 and can begin raising your rates.

Good luck! Linda 🙂

Karen

[Linda4721]

Oh great. Thank you. Your place is 🥰😳🫶🏽

[Linda4721]

@Karen4131

Hi again😊

We had an enquiry about our location. I wondered why so I googled it and we’re not on the map. I’ve read about how to list your location etc but I’m not seeing the option to “Verify your location”. I tried to do the photo verification but I couldn’t find the steps to do it. I went to my profile, changed to hosting and my listing but got stuck there. 
Help please? 

[Karen4131]

Hi @Linda4721 

I'm not entirely sure what you mean... Your location is visible on your listing.

If you need to edit your location, you can do so in your listing editor by navigating to Your Listing > Listing Editor, and then scrolling down to Location on the left.

It looks fine from here, but maybe I don't fully understand what has been requested(?)

🙂 Karen

[Linda4721]

 

[Karen4131]

@Linda4721

I see your place when I zoom into your area. (Swedish language/currency)

 

[Linda4721]

Thank you for this. I’ve just been told that I need to logout in order to see my listing. 
I feel so silly😅

[Karen4131]

Hi @Linda4721 
Great if you found what you were looking for 🙂 We've all been there, where we couldn't quite navigate Airbnb's panel. There are many options, but it slowly starts to make sense, so there's no need at all to feel silly.

- Karen

[Karen4131]

Hi again @Linda4721 

I can see that you have 3 filters turned on.

Try clearing them and check again.

- Karen

[Linda4721]

What kind of filters are they? I can’t see them. 

[Karen4131]

@Linda4721 

I can't see which ones are active, but you can delete them like this:

Click the filter button:

And then "Clear all":

- K 😉

[Linda4721]

@Karen4131

Oh ok. I thought you meant in my profile. Got it. Still needing to learn how to verify my location. I’ll work on it again tomorrow. 
Linda

[Karen4131]

Hi @Linda4721

Verifying location seems to be a new requirement, as mentioned here: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/help/article/2848

I’ve never had to do this before. Good luck with the process!

Best,
Karen

[Michael8961]

Please upload detailed and well lit pictures of your bathrooms and kitchen. Your exterior should also receive the same attention to details. I would also suggest you keep 3 sets of sheets, comforters and towels available. Keep whatever it not being used locked away

[Paula]

Hello @Mehrzad2, @Clydeishia0, @Fernando2404, @Pedro2032, @Ross869 and @Michael8961 thank you so much for your feedback 👏👏👏👏 I am tagging @Linda4721 here so they receive a notification of your message. This way, we increase the chances of them getting back to us.

Quick tip: To tag someone, tap "@" and select the host's username from the dropdown menu 😊