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I have listed the property since just before Christmas and so far have had 3 x 3night bookings.  I have no interest for anything else during the year accept next Christmas which is for a week!  I have reduced the price and the cleaning fee.  I am pretty competitive with others in my area with the same number of beds.  Has anyone experienced this at this time or am I doing something wrong?  I am a first time host

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Kia272
Level 10
Takoma Park, MD

@Claire1957  I think many people forget that the travel industry is a dynamic industry. There is not always going to be demand for your AirBnB, regardless of what you do. I think lowering prices and cleaning fees isn't always the way to go. I keep my price the same and just stay empty if I'm not booked. While this may sound flippant, and as if I don't need the money, that couldn't be further from the truth. However, I believe that a stay at my place is worth what it's priced at, and I'm not going to lower the price just to attract business. When the price gets too low, the not-so-great guests come to stay, and that creates its own problems. 

While you may be priced in line with the other AirBnBs in your area, they may have different amenities, different capacity, etc. I'm a firm believer in deciding on the value of my place, and then letting the bookings play out as they will. I'm sure to be an outlier with this philosophy, but that's how I feel. Good luck, Kia

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Thank you Kia

Lala89
Level 3
Houston, TX

Hi @Claire1957 - have things turned around for you? 

 

I started in January and have somehow hit a wall despite having 5 star reviews. I'd like to learn what worked for you if things have turned around for you. 

 

Here is my listing - https://airbnb.com/h/okto

Hi @Lala89 , You are in America and I am in UK so probably not very comparable but my bookings have really taken off and we are now pretty full for the foreseeable future.  I think your listing looks lovely so haven't got any useful comments to make really.  It is frustrating but I learnt a lot from peoples' comments about upgrading my photographs which we are going to do once the flowers and plants begin to flower and the sun shines!   We are a totally different property to you being in the countryside and our USP being animals and a turkey!