Please critique my listing - Getting guests

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Please critique my listing - Getting guests

Please help me attract guests.

 

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/1228754761223164952?source_impression_id=p3_1724949424_P3Trkq3YjqGEtxlc 

 

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Hello Priti,

 

I don't know your market but being that it's Dubai, my assumption is that its most likely saturated. To succeed, to attract more interest, you need to stand out.

 

First, as a potential guest, I don't see anything in your images that would attract my interest. I would move on to the next listing. You don't stand out.

 

To fix this, check out other STR's in your immediate area. Look at their images and deco and see what stands out to you. Look at it from a guests perspective: Are you attracted to the property? Would you want to stay there? Why? Write down the why's. Do this for several listings (10-15 or more). Most likely your "why's" are going to be based on interior design and amenities. 

 

Interior design isn't hard, but mistakes are expensive. Create a powerpoint and re-design your spaces with furniture, wallpaper, artwork, etc. Don't be afraid to get a little wild. If you find top listings in your area, what do they have that you don't? Write it down, then make it better. Take things you like from several listings, combine them into yours and put your spin on them. 

 

For amenities, have things that everyone is offering: For example, I don't see a coffee or tea maker. Your listing doesn't mention if you have dishes, cups, glasses, blender, etc. etc. You have a washer but no dryer? (Maybe that's a thing in Dubai, I don't know). What kind of TV do you have? How big is it? Do you offer cable channels? How fast is your internet? These are all questions that you can address in the photos.

 

Add things no one else is offering: What if you added a record player? Maybe a full size arcade game or a playstation?  Ask yourself, what can I add that will attract my core customer?

 

Big thing is do you have a view? SHOW IT!! Check out this listing: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/1040941889121136816?adults=1&children=0&enable_m3_private_room=true&infa...

 

Add information that makes me, as a guest, WANT to rent your place. The above listing makes me want to come to Dubai. 

 

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If there is a view I would show that. It helps to see everything you mentioned in pictures. 

 

Also, adding a few amenities such as coffee and tea and showing that in pictures is a nice touch.


Are there towels for the pool, let people know if they are available. The more information you provide in the listing will avoid questions going forward.

 

 

 

 

 

Hope that helps, best of luck,

Kathy

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