1. Do you have time to host?
While short-term hosting can be very profitable, it is also incredibly time consuming. To be a Superhost, you need to put your guests first. They are spending their vacation at your property and—within reason—their comfort and satisfaction come first.
Superhosts are Airbnb’s most experienced, top-rated hosts. Superhosts must meet certain criteria to earn their status, and are evaluated four times per year. Superhosts receive a number of perks and, according to Airbnb, they earn an average of 22 percent more than other hosts.
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Hosting requires a lot of time spent cleaning, doing laundry, scheduling, greeting guests, and answering their inquiries.
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You must also keep in mind that you will be working while most people are on vacation and that your busiest dates may be during holidays.
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You need to be flexible and responsive to your guests’ schedule and communication must be prompt. Guests aren’t always considerate and you will be answering late-night calls and emails. It all comes with the territory.
While we have a few tips for streamlining your business, there is no avoiding the amount of time it takes to be a successful host.
