potential guests asking to view my home prior to booking?

[Nicole14]

Recently I've had a couple of potential guests ask to see my home prior to booking. Of course I want to book my home, but I'm weary of giving strangers my address prior to booking for obvious saftey reasons. Am I wrong for saying no and possibly losing out on income? Is anyone else going through this too? My home's pictures and description are accurate.

[Clare0]

@Nicole14 You are right to be leary of strangers wanting to see your place before booking.  Here's what Airbnb has to say about it: 

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/47/what-do-i-do-if-a-guest-wants-to-see-my-place-before-booking

Is this for a long term reservation?  If so, here's another helpful link: 

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/805/what-are-some-things-i-should-consider-before-hosting-long-t...

Be sure to vet their Airbnb user credentials to make sure they are verified and also past reviews.  

[Gerry-And-Rashid0]

Never ever....had a good range of photos and let them decide. It's way too risky to start giving out details like that to strangers.