Airbnb Managers partnering with local realtors?

Sam159
Level 1
Winhall, VT

Airbnb Managers partnering with local realtors?

Hi All,

 

I am a property manager looking to get set up on Airbnb so diversify a little!

 

I was wondering if anyone has any experience in working with local realtors to increase their portfolio of rentals they manage? If so, what type of deal was struck? I know that there must be a way to benefit both parties while still making a healthy profit for the owners of the property!

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you all in advance.

 

Sam

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HI Scotty3! 

I like yor answer.  I can see a host picking up a lot of referrals from agents and property management companies who don't want to deal with STR---I met a broker like that yesterday. 

 

How do you handle any compensation for the referral?  I'm guessing it is legal in FL for a "civilian"  to pay an agent( or maybe it he has to pay the broker directly?)for such a referral .

 

To make it just a bit more complicated- what do you do if the host is a licensee?  How do you handle that?  

 

Your thoughts are much appreciated, 

Pat 

Thank you for Info.

Stay safe and Happy holiday and Merry Christmas.

Alexus0
Level 1
Mesa, AZ

Another option would be to become a co-host to a landlord who is renting directly on Airbnb. You could negotiate a split with the owner for managing the property. Not sure if or how that falls under property management guidelines as a realtor though. It would be a good question for your broker or association though.

John-And-Susan0
Level 1
Albuquerque, NM

We are planning to pay referral fees to real estate agents. I've heard it working for other Airbnb property managers. Seems like a win-win.

I have three rental apartments in the same building.

If I want to sell them, would I get a better total price to sell them in

a pack for people who wants to do air bnb business, or to sell them separately to

different buyers?

I’m interested 

Susan17
Level 10
Dublin, Ireland

Yep. This thread just about sums it up, alright. And small, independent hosts wonder why they're getting so few bookings. 

Jennifer2496
Level 2
Amherst, VA

Looking for advice on locating a real estate firm that specializes in the Airbnb business model, and can local.top dollar buyers for a turn key 5 star property with 2 active revenue streams. Are there any brokers or businesses who partner with Airbnb for this type of brokerage service? Tks much 

Valerie896
Level 1
Miami, FL

Hi @P28 I’m a Listing Agent specialist located in Miami all and I’ll be happy to help you promoting your condos. If you are currently doing Airbnb that’s a huge incentive for investors.

Valerie**

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Julie3708
Level 2
Calabasas, CA

I have spoken with a lady from Turn Key Vacation Rentals. There are quite a few concierge property management companies who can do multiple platform including ABB for multiple properties where the owners are too busy or do not want the headaches of managing short term tennants. Look them up online or I'll be glad to give you Ms. Nicole's #. Always great to network with new friends and share knowledge.