New to hosting and have 3 enquiries with no reviews

Sarah4514
Level 1
London, United Kingdom

New to hosting and have 3 enquiries with no reviews

Hey,

 

I listed the spare room in my flat only yesterday and have had 3 enquiries already. One for 3 weeks. I was pretty happy about it, but then I noticed they're all men and none of them have reviews. Is that weird? 

 

The person who wants to book for 3 weeks sent this:

 

'My name is XXXXX (Istanbul, Turkey, 35) and I am working as a strategy & business development manager in a Istanbul based company. Moreover, I have established a consulting company in England and will be in there between 12th April - 8th May to extend my current visa.
I am looking for a room during this period. I am very clean and tidy person. Moreover, I look after the room at least as much as my room.
Is there a chance to make a discount for me?
Thank you so much for your attention'

 

Is there anything I can ask to verify him? I had a really terrible experience a few years ago renting my room out, so I am being very cautious. 

 

Any help and advise would be appreciated. 

Sarah

 

1 Reply 1
Mike-And-Jane0
Top Contributor
England, United Kingdom

@Sarah4514 Airbnb allows you to only take women if that would make you more comfortable. Also 3 weeks is a long time if you don't get on with someone. Finally asking for discounts is not the best thing a guest can do.