Plagiarized listing

[Erica300]

We live in a small town of 80 full-time residents.  There are 8 AirBnB’s.  One is brand new and the owner copied my listing word for word.  Town is too small to make waves, whats the best way to handle this?  Thank you

[Lawrene0]

"Betty Lou, you have copied my listing word for word! It doesn't work that way. You do have to come up with your own words. Let's meet for coffee and I will help you make your listing your own. I don't mind at all. It's a small town, and it's good to have each others' backs."

Will that work, do you think, @Erica300?

[Erica300]

Thanks Lawrence. I actually called AirBnB after I posted on the community and they are handling. They removed the other owner listing immediately.  I’m flattered, but to plagiarize the whole thing was very uncool.  I actually thought I was reading my listing...  

[Kate-Mary0]

That's a bit cheeky, isn't it! Hey at least it shows the other host loved your style - but they must have known you would have come across it at some point! Good to hear it's been taken down now. 

How about adding something unique to your listing, such as your own video? This might give you a few ideas:  https://www.airgms.com/airbnb-video/

At least your "neighbor" can't be a copycat with that (unless they are planning to change their interior/exterior to match yours)! 

Happy Hosting!