4 enquiries same week

[Emma2331]

I’m new and have 4 booking enquiries for the same week. Do I preapprove them all and see who gets there first? Or do it one at a time and risk losing the other business ?

[Emiel1]

@Emma2331 

I personally would  do some more communication / investigation (reading reviews etc..)  to see which guests matches best and pre-approve that preferred one or two first.

[Sarah977]

@Emma2331  You have to answer the inquiry messages within 24 hours. You do not need to either pre-approve or decline an inquiry. Only pre-approve if you are satisfied with good communication from the guest and have read any reviews they might have. 

It's first come first serve if you do pre-approve, but be aware that the majority of inquiries, for most hosts, never go on to book- they are often just putting out feelers.

[Helen3]

Also @Emma2331  if during our lockdown you need to vet guests and ask for written evidence that they meet the exceptions  to stay during Covid .