Do you have a property to be let out? Be it an ancestral house in the village, a beach villa, or even a spare room in your apartment in a metro city. Airbnb gives you a unique opportunity to make the most out of your property. Airbnb is an online platform that enables property owners to offer lodging for travelers. Starting in 2008, Airbnb has had over 150 million users and 2.9 million hosts across the globe.

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Why should you consider Airbnb for listing your property?

  • Airbnb is an established company that’s worth more than $3.4 billion. You can trust them with your property. They also provide $1 million in insurance and accident cover for your property.
  • Listing on Airbnb is absolutely flexible. You can rent out the whole or parts of your property. It can be big or small. Unlike the traditional hotel business, there is a lot of flexibility when you list your property on Airbnb.
  • If you already have a full-time job and looking for extra income, listing your property on Airbnb is the best option. You can make a good side income like many other successful Airbnb hosts.
  • If you love to meet travelers and listen to their experiences, Airbnb hosting is a great way. Through your guests across the globe, you will get to know new people and their cultures.

All the above points look promising. However, to register yourself as an Airbnb host, you need first to finish a few initial formalities. While it’s not as tough as running a hotel, you still need to do a lot of work to make your property fit for an Airbnb listing.

Wondering how you will carve out time from your busy schedule? Don’t worry.

An Airbnb Virtual Assistant can help you with a large portion of the work related to listing your property. With the help from Airbnb VA, you will be able to set up a successful Airbnb property, make an attractive listing, gather reviews, and shine as an Airbnb host.

What are the main tasks you can outsource to an Airbnb Virtual Assistant?

While Airbnb is highly flexible with the types of property, the listing process may not be as easy as you expect. An Airbnb Virtual Assistant will help you get through the crucial phases of listing. You can also rely on an Airbnb Virtual Assistant for booking management and customer support. According to Airbnb, the three essential ways to get an excellent customer rating for your property – Accurate listing of your property, proactive communication, and a smooth check-in experience. An Airbnb Virtual Assistant can help you with all these three and eventually get you a high rating. Here are a few essential tasks you can outsource to an Airbnb Virtual Assistant.

Tasks related to listing

The initial phase of setting up your property and listing it on Airbnb is a bit hectic. Thankfully, you can outsource most of the work related to registering to an Airbnb Virtual Assistant.

Creating House Rules: Airbnb requires every host to draft a detailed set of house rules. You need to be very clear and accurate while describing your terms. Do you allow pets? Do you allow smoking? Are there any particular areas in your house that are off-limits for the guests? There are several minute points to think about while you create house rules. You can hire an Airbnb Virtual Assistant and describe your expectations. The assistant will help you create a comprehensive set of house rules. Airbnb recommends that you need to have a clear set of rules. It will help you minimize confusion in the future and will help you maintain a good relationship with your guests.

Creating a Property Description: Guests go through the description and photos of your property before booking. You need to create an enticing description of your property. Precisely describe your amenities. The property description should clearly reflect the bedroom and bathroom privacy details. It might take a reasonable amount of time to draft such a property description. You can outsource this task to an Airbnb Virtual Assistant. If you choose Webcenture, we will provide you with an assistant who is adept at creating a comprehensive and interesting property description for you.

Uploading Property Photos: Airbnb recommends that you upload realistic images of your property. The photos should clearly show the layout of the rooms. If there are any changes in your plan or space, you need to update the property photos. Each photo should contain a caption and a detailed description of the area, layout, and amenities of that room. An Airbnb Virtual Assistant can help you with scheduling a photoshoot and post-processing, uploading the photos, and writing captions and descriptions for your property photos.

Check-in related tasks

When travelers book your property through Airbnb, they look for a great overall experience. Providing them with a hassle-free check-in is crucial to create a great first impression. There are several check-in-related tasks that an Airbnb Virtual Assistant can help you with.

Creating a check-in guideline:

An Airbnb Virtual Assistant will help you draft a detailed check-in guideline. You need to include your accurate house address and instructions to reach there. You also need to share the check-in guidelines 24 hours before your guests arrive.

Communication with Guest:

Once a booking has been made, you need to keep your prospective guests updated about their stay. The first step is to send them a welcome note, confirming the booking details. An Airbnb Virtual Assistant will help you keep track of the communications with your guests. Airbnb suggests that you need to be highly responsive to guests. In case a guest has a query, you should immediately reply to it. Being available 24/7 to guest queries is an essential way to get a good rating.

Managing Booking Calendar:

The booking calendar is a crucial document that you need to keep accurate and updated. The Airbnb booking calendar reflects the dates on which your property is booked and free. The calendar should be updated as soon as there is a booking or cancellation. It’s one of the main requirements put forth by Airbnb. There is an “availability setting” tab where you need to keep track of your bookings and cancellations. If there is a free slot in your calendar and a booking request comes, Airbnb expects you to accept the request. In case you don’t keep your calendar updated, you might need to reject a new booking request. Multiple such rejections will lead to penalties including fines. However, with an Airbnb Virtual Assistant, you can keep track of your booking calendar in real time. Even while you are away or busy with other tasks, your Airbnb Virtual Assistant will handle your cancellation requests and update your calendar.

There are additional tasks that your Airbnb Virtual Assistant can handle:  

  • Create a property listing for you with accurate descriptions and photos.
  • Maintain the property listing by updating essential information.
  • Confirm booking requests and send welcome messages.
  • Create a comprehensive house rules document.
  • Answer queries before and after the check-in.
  • Make sure your guests have a smooth check-in.
  • Share the accurate address and route to your property.
  • Guide the guests if they need assistance during the transit.
  • Track cancellation requests over the phone and updates the calendar.
  • Make sure your guests leave reviews and handle negative reviews.
  • Track rescheduling requests and delayed arrivals.
  • Keep your guests informed about any urgent information – like a new construction starting next to your property.
  • Create guest resources like emergency exit plans, emergency contact information, and local tourist attractions.

 

Why should you hire an Airbnb virtual assistant?

Getting your property ready for Airbnb listing is a time-consuming task. You might need to renovate the property, improve the amenities, and beautify the property and surroundings. Along with the groundwork, there are other tasks like listing, communication, and calendar management. With a full-time job at hand, it might seem to be a bit difficult to keep up with the work. Don’t worry. You can hire an Airbnb Virtual Assistant from Webcenture, who can help you run your homestay. It’s a smart choice to hire an Airbnb Virtual Assistant from Webcenture.

  • Technical expertise: Listing on Airbnb needs specific expertise in handling the online portal. If you have a great property, but you are worried about the online process, it’s time that you hire an Airbnb Virtual Assistant from Webcenture. Our experts can efficiently complete all the online tasks.
  • Calendar management: Airbnb takes cancellations from the host’s side very seriously. Hence, it is vital to maintain your booking calendar up to date. If you cannot dedicate 100% time to managing your bookings and cancellations, you can consider hiring an Airbnb Virtual Assistant to do the task.
  • Communicating with your prospective and current guests is essential to getting good ratings. According to Airbnb, your response time should be less than 24 hours. But, it’s definitely better if you can respond within minutes or hours. When you hire an Airbnb Virtual Assistant from Webcenture, you can be assured that your customers will get a fast and clear response to all their queries.
  • Saving time and energy: When you have a great property, you will have a lot of work to maintain it. In the hassle of managing your online listing and property descriptions, you may not get enough time to keep your property in great shape. Don’t forget that the most crucial factor of your success is your property itself. Airbnb mandates clean rooms and fully functional amenities that exactly match your listing. When you hire an Airbnb Virtual Assistant from Webcenture, you can concentrate on core operations like property maintenance and hospitality. Once you leave your online operations to an assistant, you will be able to save time and energy.
  • Help you get great reviews: According to Airbnb, five factors contribute to great guest reviews – cleanliness of the property, essential amenities, smooth check-in, accurate listing details, and proactive communication. Out of the five factors, an Airbnb Virtual Assistant from Webcenture can help you with the last three directly. Also, the assistant can free up your time so that you can provide great amenities and clean rooms.

Crucial Points in Hosting an Airbnb Property

  • You must give utmost importance to the safety and security of your guests.
  • You need to maintain high standards when it comes to cleanliness and amenities.
  • Your guests should have a smooth experience before, during, and after their stay at your property.
  • It’s crucial not to mix up the bookings.
  • You need to screen your prospective guests and make sure there are no overstays or over-occupancy.
  • Always ask for identity proof for your guests. For guests from foreign countries, a valid visa and passport are mandatory.
  • Make sure that your guests understand the house rules correctly.
  • Be transparent with your guests about your policy regarding pets, smoking, noise, etc.

 

What are the advantages of hiring an Airbnb VA from Webcenture?

  • Webcenture offers highly qualified assistants to help you with your Airbnb listing and hospitality.
  • At Webcenture, our prices are highly affordable. We also have flexible plans based on the number of hours you require per month.
  • We assure you of high-quality service through our continuous monitoring system. We will also send you the weekly report of the work done.
  • We are flexible with time zones and working hours. If you need extra hours, you can also extend your existing plan.
  • With Webcenture Airbnb Virtual Assistants, you can make great listings, photos, and property descriptions. It will reflect in more happy customers and higher ratings.

 

Some final thoughts….

Hosting your property on Airbnb is an excellent way of making some extra income. It will also help you meet people from across the globe and share their experiences. Whether your property is small or big, you can list it on Airbnb. However, Airbnb has high standards when it comes to property cleanliness and amenities. You also need to be very responsive to guests and their queries. Maintaining a successful Airbnb property takes time and effort. However, you don’t need to do all the work by yourself. You can hire an Airbnb Virtual Assistant from companies like Webcenture. These assistants are highly qualified and have vast experience in listing properties and handling guest queries. It’s a smart move to outsource your Airbnb listing and guest management to a remote assistant and concentrate on enhancing your property and amenities. Contact Webcenture today to get quotes for efficient Airbnb Virtual Assistants!

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