Price and description

[Ehzad20]

Hello .I am total new in this community .

I just purchased my band new 2  bed 2 bath condo and i would like to do one bed and bath for Airbnb , But not sure decided how much i should charge based on my area. Its  just a 9-minute walk from Union Market and 5 min walk from H-Street corridor and From Noma station its 15 min walk . Its in Washington dc . Also which is more reasonable and profitable based on hosting - Night based or monthly based. Also if anyone can help me what kind of description i should add ?  

[Helen3]

Have a look at what other hosts are charging for similar listings in your location @Ehzad20 

[Paula]

Hello @Ehzad20,

Thank you for bringing this topic to our community! 😊

I’m reaching out to some of our experienced hosts to see if they’d be willing to share their thoughts on the pricing and description of your listing: @Joan2709, @Patricia2526, @Karen114, @Guy991, @Karen4131 and @Shelley159 

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Best regards,

[Marie8425]

@Ehzad20 

Just suggestions when your new.

First few stays are not long your being tested in the market that is normal.

Turn on Airbnb New Host Discount really helps get reviews.

Focus on your listing description 1 paragraph needs more work.

[Karen114]

@Ehzad20  Do you have to do a 30 night minimim? I will tell you that managing two room rentals is going to be a lot more work than listing the space as a whole.  

Here is a screen shot of what a long term rental at your address would go for without any utilities or furniture. So a month long rental that is furnished with utilites is going to fetch more.

QuickView™ Rent Estimate Northeast, Washington, DC View the Rent Estimate for Trinidad - Langston neighborhood 

Results based on 62, 2-bedroom, rentals seen within 12 months in a 0.50 mile radius.

Rent162723843141389846563,141

Average

$3,141 ±4%

Median

$3,121

25th Percentile

$2,520

75th Percentile

$3,762

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Rent Comp Downloads: 16

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 Lovely space for sure.  I have created a new headline and description for you.  I think the headline needs to be clear that it's a room in a condo unit.  Most guests don't read ANYTHING so they need to be spoon fed information.

Your bedroom should have some type of window covering either shade or balckout curtain.  You should have a TV in the room as well as some artwork on the walls. Some plants would soften it as well.  

The bathroom should have some towels hanging and maybe some toiletries shown if you offer them.  It really is beautiful.  

I would suggest a pricing software such as Pricelabs. 

I took a look at some other month long room rentals in the area.  You might be on the higher end.  Study your competition.  Your space is much nicer though. Are you offering the new listing 20% off for the first 3 bookings? 

Who is your guest?  Once you determine who your Avatar guest is, headlines and descriptions become easier as you will speak directly to them in your description.  

I would add some pics of surrounding attractions that a guest would visit while there.  Always remember that the guest is visiting your area to do something or see somone and your space is ancillary to the stay. 

Here is what Chat GPT came up with for title and description.

Cozy Room Near Capitol Hill with Stunning Views

This cozy room, complete with an attached private bath, offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Nestled near Capitol Hill, ideally situated within walking distance to shopping and a variety of fantastic restaurants, everything you need is just steps away. The shared living space features a bright and inviting layout, perfect for relaxing after a busy day. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking to enjoy the charm and energy of city living while having a peaceful retreat to call home.

[Shelley159]

Hi @Ehzad20 

Your photos look great, very clean and modern.

I tried to search for your listing near Capitol Hill using flexible dates, but I could not find it in the first few pages. I then went to your calendar and saw that you only have dates available from February, and that you have a 31-day minimum. This makes your place a bit harder to find in a general search of your area.

I see that in your post above, you ask whether it would be better to rent it out nightly or monthly. I would definitely do shorter stays to start with (unless there are rules in your area against short stays).

Here is a recent post by @Joan2709 that discusses the issues around longer stays.

Understanding the Risks - Airbnb Monthly Stays (28... - Airbnb Community

For a new listing, shorter stays will make you more visible and will help you get some quick reviews. Also, if you get some challenging guests in the beginning, at least they won't stay very long, and you'll have a chance to set things up differently for the next guest if needed!  You can always increase your minimum stay later on if you decide that you don't like hosting short stays.

You can look at your listing from a guest's perspective to see how you rank in the search results. Put your area in the search box, flexible dates and 2 guests. You can set the filter to rooms (to exclude entire home listings), but try to use few filters so you can see where you rank in general searches. Pay close attention to the listings on the first page, especially their price. When you search as a guest, always use private mode (if you search in a browser while logged in, your listing will likely look as if it is near the top, even when it's not).

Hope it helps! Keep us updated on how you are doing.