Co hosting

[Shelly75]

How do i become a co host ? Any idea?

[Helen3]

To join the Airbnb cohost database you need to have high ratings and reviews .

unfortunately as you have what Airbnb sees as low ratings at 4.4 it's unlikely you would qualify.

i would suggest addressing issues at your listing which caused your more negative reviews and when you get superhost status you can apply to become an Airbnb approved cohost @Shelly75 

[Rebecca · Accepted solution]

Thanks for sharing this information with @Shelly75, @Helen3. 😊 

Just to expand on this Shelly, there are some requirements to be able to join the Co-host Network: 

• You have an active listing as a host or as a co-host with full access or calendar and messaging access.
• You’ve hosted or co-hosted 10 or more stays – or three or more stays for a total of at least 100 nights – on Airbnb over the past 12 months.
• You’ve maintained an average rating of 4.8 stars or more from guests over the past 12 months for all the listings you host or co-host with full access or calendar and messaging access.
• You have a cancellation rate below 3%, with exceptions made for certain valid reasons beyond your control.
• Your Airbnb account is in good standing. Your identity must be verified, and you must meet the name and photo requirements to be displayed on the network.

Even if you don't hit all the criteria now, it might give you some goals to work towards. I hope this helps. 😊

[Wendy-May0]

Thank you for explaining in a much more valuable and helpful way Rebecca 

[Helen3]

No need to be rude @Wendy-May0 .

You may not like my honest approach but the reality is unfortunately because  @Shelly75 has what Airbnb considers poor ratings she can't join the cohost database. 

I was a little confused by your suggestion that Shelly approaches hosts with low ratings to tell them she specialises in fixing low ratings when she has low ratings herself . 

the information @Rebecca kindly shared is available to anyone interested in joining the Airbnb cohost database on the Airbnb Help website . 

[Wendy-May0]

I’ve already advised her to review her own listing and understand the factors affecting her score. Many of her reviews are also from years ago, which doesn’t always represent a host’s current standard.

My response was focused on practical alternatives to help her reach her goal of becoming a co-host rather than discouraging her. A profile rating isn’t the full measure of a host’s potential, the point is to identify ways to add value and move forward. @Helen3 

[Wendy-May0]

Perhaps you could try a sort of Proof of Concept Strategy.. 

1. Do a Free/Low-Fee Trial: Find a friend, family member, or trusted neighbour who has a short-term rental and offer to manage it for one month for free or a tiny flat fee. This gives you hands-on experience and five-star reviews to leverage.

2. Get Testimonials: After that free month, make sure you get a detailed, written testimonial from the owner saying you achieved specific results (e.g., improved cleanliness, faster response times). This is your external proof that is separate from Airbnb's system.

3. Sell the Audit, Not the Service: Once you have that proof, approach owners with low ratings and say, "I have successfully managed properties and I specialise in fixing low-rated listings. I will do an audit for £50 to show you exactly how." This is low-risk for the owner.

You have to put in the work to build that initial credibility via independent networking /local business outreach. Once you have those few testimonials, you can start pitching the full rehabilitation service and work towards meeting the official Network criteria. 

Do feel free to ask me any questions about structuring that testimonial to be most effective, simultaneously sort the bad reviews from out in your own listing, respond to them professionally if you haven’t done so and try to encourage more activities that’ll generate better reviews. What is the most common reason you think a listing gets a low score? @Shelly75