What do you wish you would have known before your first guest?

[Lauren4741]

Hi, we are just moving out and transitioning to an air bnb.  Any feedback or advice for a first timer?

What do you wish you would have known before your first guest? 

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[Helen3 · Accepted solution]

1. Look at the community guides on this community

2. use the search function here - this question has been asked hundreds of times so you will find useful responses 

3. look at the Airbnb Help website 

@Lauren4741 

[Dimitar27]

1. Read!

2.Read!

3.Read!

etc...

No matter how much time it will take. Weekes, months...no matter. Everything you should know is already written here. This forum is your main source of information.

[Elisa]

Hi @Lauren4741 😊,

Thank you for asking this question here, it’s a really interesting one!

When did you start hosting?

I’m glad you connected with other hosts to discuss it. What do you think of their suggestions?

I’m tagging a few other hosts in case they have additional insights to share with you: @Dee-And-Ryan0, @Rosanna51, @William2438, @Peace-Stays0, @Carrie643, @Dee32 and @Vincenzo89.

Don't hesitate to keep us updated!

Warm regards, 🌻

[Lauren4741]

@Elisa I hosted my first time last weekend.  Everything went well.  I do have a question about toliet paper and paper towel supplies based on length of stay.  Any advice?

[Elisa]

Hi @Lauren4741 😊, 

Thank you so much for your reply!

I recommend starting a new conversation by clicking here 👈 for your new question. This way, our hosts will notice it and be able to help you.

Warm regards, 🌻

[Carrie643]

Hey @Lauren4741 , 

I'm a pretty new host too although we had a good few bookings since the start of the year when we opened our doors! I also haven't had too much time to scour the community info but two things that I wish I had known prior to my first booking were 
1. There is a discount you can turn on for your first 3 bookings - apparently switching this on will have air bnb promote your listing more broadly
2. There is a dynamic pricing toggle that you can use and this allows air bnb to set your pricing based on other properties in your area and also seasonal fluctuations ( you know like they do on air line seats) - I used another tool for a month ( like a plug in) to do this and then realised that air bnb have an inbuilt tool... I think it seems attractive to people who might feel they are getting a 'deal' versus maybe a host who doesn't offer dynamic pricing... 

just my two cents!

best wishes

Carrie