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New Host Advice - malbik - 01-07-2024
We just listed our vacation house in Maine on VRBO and are excited to become hosts! Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!
RE: New Host Advice - 1SmartBlond - 01-07-2024
Make sure your pics look like the actual house. That includes all the staging, furniture, bedding etc.
RE: New Host Advice - tinkicker - 01-07-2024
Will you be handling all the cleaning yourself or using a cleaner? I would check up on their work the first few times and make them a guidebook with pictures.
RE: New Host Advice - javier1990 - 01-07-2024
Not a fan of the VRBO platform, but good luck!!
RE: New Host Advice - jackal - 01-07-2024
Or first guests were horrible so we decided to turn off instant book. We now have a somewhat lengthy conversation with potential guests and we ask a lot of questions before considering any guests with no Airbnb history or reviews. We have turned some down based on their reviews and we have turned some down based on party likelihood. Don’t expect good things from everyone. Get a sense of people before you trust them in your home.
Be patient. Don’t bend over backwards for unreasonable requests. NO DISCOUNTS!
RE: New Host Advice - HIDDY - 01-07-2024
If you allow pets you will get alot of bookings.