would you book my property?

[Natasha632]

Hello, I am faily new to air bnb. I am not getting booking or inquiries and would like your feedback on the look of my property. Would you book??

Home in Discovery Bay · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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[Alicia753 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Natasha632 ,

Your listing is amazing! Attracting guests to your Airbnb listings involves a combination of effective marketing, competitive pricing, excellent guest experiences, and leveraging the strengths of your properties. Here are some strategic tips and solutions to help boost your bookings:

1. Optimize Your Listings

High-Quality Photos: Ensure your listings have high-resolution, well-lit photos that showcase the best features of each room and common areas. 

Detailed Descriptions: Provide thorough, accurate descriptions of your space. Highlight unique amenities and any special touches you provide.

Update Regularly: Keep your listing information up-to-date, especially regarding availability, amenities, and any improvements.

2. Enhance Guest Experience

Fast Response Rate: Respond promptly to inquiries and reservation requests to increase your chances of booking.

Personal Touch: Consider adding personal touches like a welcome note, a small gift, or local recommendations to enhance the guest experience.

Amenities: Ensure your space includes essential amenities along with pleasant surprises like high-speed Wi-Fi, streaming services, and gourmet coffee. Additionally, consider providing items that guests might enjoy during their stay, such as board games and quality cookware.

3. Competitive Pricing Strategy

Special Offers: Consider offering discounts for longer stays or last-minute bookings to attract more guests.

4. Increase Visibility Through Marketing

Social Media: Utilize platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to showcase your property. Post attractive photos, share guest reviews, and highlight local attractions.

SEO for Airbnb: Optimize your listing titles and descriptions with relevant keywords that potential guests might use when searching for a place to stay in your area.

Local Partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses like cafes, restaurants, and tour operators to offer special packages or promotions. Or you can simply add a picture of the restaurants, or highlights in your area such as the tourist attraction/s.

5. Leverage Reviews

Encourage Reviews: Prompt guests to leave a review after their stay. High ratings and positive reviews can significantly boost your listing’s visibility and attractiveness.

Respond to Reviews: Respond professionally to all reviews, thanking guests for positive feedback and addressing any negative comments gracefully.

6. Utilize Airbnb Tools

Instant Book: Enable Instant Book to allow guests to book your place without prior approvals, making it easier and faster for interested parties to secure a reservation. Make sure to turn on the settings to only accept reservations from guests with no negative reviews. Details can be found when you go to the Instant booking settings of your listing. Additional reference: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/484 

Superhost Status: Aim to achieve and maintain Airbnb Superhost status, which can greatly increase your listing's visibility and appeal.

By implementing these strategies, you can increase the visibility of your listings, attract more guests, and ultimately, boost your bookings. Each strategy will vary in effectiveness depending on your specific location, type of property, and target market, so it’s important to adapt and refine tactics as you learn what works best for your situation.

Finally, yes! I would book the property should I be in the area. You got this 🙂

I hope you find this information useful.

All the best,

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[Marie8425]

@Natasha632

Suggestions  just my personal  views:

I think your amenities for the room rental  need to be reviewed, it says you don't provide hot water or toilet paper.

I can  tell same pictures so if I rent just the single  bedroom  who is in the other bedroom?

If  I am  using a pool or the beach laundry facilities are a must instead of for an additional fee can   you build into  your pricing?

You highlight the beach and another fee to access I would think the  beach vicinity is what is attracting  me.  Another surprise fee is not a plus.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Natasha632 , Have you had a chance to review Marie and Alicia's advice? Have you thought of making any changes to your listing based on these tips? 

As our Hosts continue to share their incredible ideas with you, I wanted to share a few guides drafted by some wonderful and experienced Hosts in the Community as well, in case you find them useful for reference or tips. Hope it helps! 🌻 Have you had any booking inquiries since you posted in the Community? 

• Beginner's guide to decorating your space by @Guy991
  
  
• How to improve your listing by @Yulia102
  
  
• How to best photograph your home with your smartphone by @Andrea6232
  
  
• 6 Tips to jump start your listing for more views/bookings! by @Marina481
  
  
• Tips To Improve Your Listing by @John7474
  
  
• 25 tips to get booked! by @Harry22