Tips for reducing haggling

[Alexandra--Alex-0]

I haven't been hosting for very long - just since 10/18 - but in the last two months, almost all of my inquiries have been people asking for insultingly deep discounts on their stays. The one tonight asked to pay 1/3 of the already-discounted (for extended stay) rate. Is this normal? It's exhausting. If I didn't want to keep up my 100% response rate, I wouldn't even bother to write them back. 

Any tips on how I could modify my listing to minimize this issue? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[David-and-Fiona0]

It seems universal that hosts find guests asking for discounts become problematic.

I usually respond that we don’t offer discounts as our listing is already great value. Good luck 

[Sarah977]

@Alexandra0  Create a saved message that you can send to these cheapskates.

[Alexandra--Alex-0]

I've done that but I'm looking for something that will stop them from sending the inquiries at all. 

[Sarah977]

@Alexandra0  Unfortunately, you can't. Just an annoying part of hosting. I saw that you have "Price is non-negotiable" in "Other things to note". I don't know what more you can do.

BTW, your place looks super cozy. I think you should put some books and things on that empty bookshelf for a photo, though. Minimalist is fine, but a totally empty set of bookshelves looks like you just bought it and stuck it there for the photo. Would love to see a splash of color, too. Maybe a bouquet of red tulips on the table.