Host or CoHost

[COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0]

Hello I am Greek , and own a property management company. I am not sure how to import new properties. Should I Import them myself like a Host with their AMA and split the payment ? Or upside down ? The thing is that I would like to have a very good review of properties I manage. So If I create my clients accounts and insert my company as a cohost in theirs account they will be viewed like new entry and no reviews at all. What is the best solution to Make a full import and correct one. 

[Shelley159]

The owner should be the host @COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0 

You should be the co-host.

Here in the Community Center you can see posts about the problems that arise for owners and for managers if you do it the other way around.

[COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0]

Do you know how this works in Greece plus with the conditions of Airbnb ?

[Shelley159]

Hi @COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0 

Here's a link explaining how it works on Airbnb (it doesn't matter what country you're in).

https://www.airbnb.co.za/help/article/1536

This type of question could attract the attention of people looking to sell services. Do read the Airbnb guidelines yourself to make sure you know how the listings should be set up. You can search the Help Center for additional guidance.

[Helen3]

It works the same in each country @COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0 

You should help the owner set the listing up in their name and then have yourself added as the cohost to the listings you are helping manage.

the owner can set you up as the cohost and add whatever percentage you have agreed with them to manage the properties . 

the owner will then be taxed on their income and you on yours. 

[Priyanka102]

If you create the listing under your own host account the reviews will stay with that listing profile. If the property owner creates the listing under their account and adds you as a Co-Host the reviews will remain attached to the owners listing and you will not lose them when managing. As Per Airbnb policy the cleanest structure for property managers is owner creates and owns the listing with correct AMA registration and you are added as Co-Host with the agreed payout split. That keeps compliance clear and ensures long-term review stability for the property. If you need more help you can check out the Chalet Airbnb STR site

[Rebecca]

Hi @COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0 👋

You've had some advice below from @Priyanka102 and @Shelley159. I wanted to ask if you were part of the Airbnb Co-host Network? The reason I ask, is that according to the Resource Center article, Ratings and reviews for co-hosts, guest ratings and reviews are displayed on their co-host profile and in search results for homes they’ve supported, as a host, or co-host with full access or calendar and messaging access permissions.

I hope this helps. 

[COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0]

No i am not at the Network se the answer to Esther . Thank you a lot!

[Esther-Chukwu0]

Great question — this is where many property managers make structural mistakes early on.

There are generally three approaches when importing properties onto Airbnb:

 List under your company profile
You maintain central control, reviews build under your brand, and operations stay standardised. This is usually stronger long-term for scaling.

 List under the owner’s profile with you as co-host
Keeps ownership clear, but reviews attach to the property listing — not necessarily your company reputation. Harder to build portfolio credibility.

 Create new accounts per owner
This often fragments reviews and weakens brand authority.

If your goal is:
• Building a strong management brand
• Scaling with consistent review reputation
• Standardising operations

Then centralising under a structured company profile is usually the cleanest approach.

The bigger question isn’t just review placement — it’s:
• Payment structuring
• Legal clarity
• Access control
• Long-term exit protection
• Brand equity building

Review transfer and import must be handled carefully to avoid losing listing history or triggering compliance issues.

If you’re planning to scale beyond a few units, I’d strongly recommend designing the structure before importing anything — fixing it later is much harder.

[COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0]

Yes i see what you say but already i have done an account to the owner and another one to my professional account.

Because I was afraid that Airbnb might reject me as a person that imports a property when it doesnt own the property. 

The money will be splitted like 10% to my company and 90% to the owners'?
Also what happens with the taxes? What will be the commision then to the Airbnb ffrom which price? And should I sent what to my accountant? Who can give me special instructions to proceed because its the 4th property i have in aAirbnb and still it doesnt seem to have anything like a host rg so i dont have stars . 

[Helen3]

As long as you help the owner set the property up in their name and you added as the cohost you will only be taxed on their income income you earn .

the Airbnb fee comes out of the cost charged either to the guest or the owner depending on how you have set up payment . 

you may be better putting your listings on hold while you familiarise yourself with how to use the platform. 

[Rebecca]

Hi @COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0 👋

You've got some support here from some of our hosts. Have any of the answers helped? 
 
If so, it's always a lovely gesture to pop a like on the comments 👍  and mark a top answer ☑️ . It's like a big virtual hug to the members who supported you and the best answer also supports other Hosts who may have similar questions in the future. 😊

[COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0]

@Rebecca I would like to speak with a Greek host to make it more specific 

[Rebecca]

Hi @COSYHOUSE---Property-Experts0 

I can tag some hosts from Greece here who may be able to support: @Έλενα3, @Michalis12, @Heike76 and @Murat192, I wondered if you would be able to support Cosyhouse with their question about how to set up for co-hosting, from a host perspective? 😊