Airbnb guests have changed in attitude. I started getting subpar guests at a lower price point. When I raised my rates my booking went down but my earnings for the year actually went up along with the quality of the guests.
I hear you. However have you considered raising the deposit? This weeded out the string of bad guests we were getting. The booking rate remained competitive
You guys provide REAL ideas for Airbnb hosts. This is one of the most useful videos I’ve seen on how to increase bookings. Thank you so much for your video!
You guys are so great! Currently working with a partner to buy my second property before my 20th birthday and it’s going to be a Cabin in Blue Ridge. Thanks for all the amazing tips.
First time seeing your channel. Great value in the content. Funny enough, I try all these strategies when my listing staggers for a bit and keep making changes with the listing and description until it clicks. It does work!
I had a similar situation, I stated my place was in a middle-class area and a couple of the guests felt it wasn't a middle-class area (4.8 current area Airbnb rating) so I changed the area description to family-oriented for the benefit of 3% that expects a 5-star area for an economy-priced 3bdrm house near a major attraction in Tampa FL.
I found your channel through bigger pockets and I really appreciate what you two do. My wife and I run an Airbnb from an adu at our house and we are looking to buy several vacation rentals to build a portfolio of Airbnb properties to run and hopefully replace our w2 jobs in the future. Right now we are in the learning phase. But we have our finances in order to jump on a property any time. I really appreciate that you are so open and share your strategies with rookie investors. Strong work!
Did you know that Timeshare properties can be rented on AirBandB? Did this peak your nterest? If so I'm considering selling my Elite All Inclusive Cancun, Mexico timeshare/resort property that's got available to use/rent 4 Corporate weeks (1x only), 3 register weeks and 1 regular week every two years? I'm presently giving it a go to rent on Air B and B! Timeshares are rentable on AirBandB! Not many know about this grand opportunity. Either for yourself or another! This Sunset Resort timeshare is Global through RC - booking can go worldwide!
Great video - thanks for the insights. Just a little comment - the LtB conversion rate actually went up by more than 160%, not 89,89% - even more spectacular :))
I'm also in the High Desert and have been making plans to have an Airbnb in Joshua Tree. I'm glad you made this video because I'm specifically looking for a location that is more remote out there.
I don’t usually leave comments or even “give thumbs up” but y’all seem genuine and really give great advice. Keep it up! Like the editing too. Hope this comment add some fuel to fire so you can keep dropping great content.!
Tony, great work, keep it up. How much is good design a major factor for repeat visitation ? I’ve stayed in 5 Airbnb’s in Joshua Tree but because they either didn’t offer creative space and lack of quality of materials and decor …I’m not interested in returning to any of them. Would be good to get your opinion. Thanks ✌🏻
Nearly impossible to find your listing when I searched. Had to google Airbnb Desert Daisy Haus. The competition in Joshua tree is ridiculous. How can you make money in that marketplace? Everything is under $150 a night and the designs are insane. Even motorcycles are in the houses
This video should be required viewing for new hosts. Simple marketing 101. Target the tribe you want to sell to (off the beaten path ,remote , and quiet are all great sells to the people that are going to appreciate a property like that. The other thing is getting the proper hero photo that gets people to click in. Professional photographer is key. The only thing I would add is that if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Messaging each guest at the end of their stay asking for a 5 star review if they feel it’s earned is also great advice. also letting them know you can’t wait to have them back drives connections and repeat bookings. Eventually you’ll get the same core tribe of followers visiting your property year after year making the task of high occupancy a snap.
Very engaging video, thank you. Now the question. I'm an old marketing guy. Is the search to listing conversion rate the "click rate"? Is it how many people that are searching for houses in my area actually click on my listing?
Why I skip listings.. Poor or limited number of photos. Poor or limited details, you can't put enough details in a listing. If I am interested, I will read every work several times. The nightly cost if more expensive that staying at a top hotel. No weekly or monthly discount. Even if I can afford it, I am not paying $5k a month when someone gets a guaranteed 31 day occupancy.
I agree that changing guests expectations is important but one problem is, most people book based on your pictures, the title, and reviews. Many don't even read the description.
I'm considering getting into Airbnb as a side hustle and had a thought. To improve ranking, has anyone tried getting your friends and family to enjoy a 'free stay" (they pay the full amount and you reimburse them after) at your listing? So, they create account (if they don't already have one, preferably they WILL have one) they book and stay however many nights. Leave a great review. Then offline, you send them a check for the amount they spent. You could even just give them a crazy discount - so reimburse 80% of the total. They get a cheap get away and you don't die trying to pay up $1,00 just to get good reviews, etc. Host would have to absorb both the service and cleaning fee (from your cleaners), but I'd imagine if you get a good 8-10 bookings and reviews, this would be super helpful for gaining some traction in the algorithm. Any thoughts?
You really don’t have to go through that kind of hassle. If you create a well put together Airbnb and provide good service to your guests, it will get booked and you will get good reviews.
I had the same thought when I was going to get started... but then, literally in the first night, it went live at 11pm on a wednesday, and by 7a the next day I had 3 bookings, including one for 7 days, starting that day (Thursday). It was June, aka busy season, 6 months ago when we first listed. We achieved an avg 97% occupancy rate for 4 straight months. Turns out, if you just decorate really well, communicate effectively, and post your property... the bookings will come. We now have 38 reviews, 4.95 rating, and .42,44.4,9.83,4.29% for the stats mentioned in the video.
I think you need to check your math. If you increased your Listing-to-Booking rate from 0.79% to 2.08% that is an increase of 163% (=2.08/0.79 -1), not 89.89%. Give yourselves the credit you are due!
I love all of your videos! One suggestion to make your videos a little better is to upgrade your mics and eliminate the little echo/ audio inconsistency. Not trying to hate, just offer something !
@@TheRealEstateRobinsons let me clarify my question. Where did you find the metrics like first page impressions, conversion rate, etc? I don’t see them on the Airbnb dashboard.
Thanks a lot for sharing guys!! This is awesome advice. You guys are like Airbnb masterminds haha I’d love to have a conversation with y’all as I’m looking to invest in JT soon👊🏽
THANK YOU!!! Goodness it's like you read our minds. Haven't been booking as quickly lately and wondered what we could do. Thanks for this video. So glad your JT place is doing so well. FYI, we were totally inspired by Tony's recent Bigger Pockets podcast that we are creating a visual investment portfolio on Instagram to show potential investors. I (Nathan) was super hesitant to think about partnering (I enjoys moniez and like to control my business), but his podcast inspired me to strike out and find someone. Ya'll are great.
Airbnb guests have changed in attitude. I started getting subpar guests at a lower price point. When I raised my rates my booking went down but my earnings for the year actually went up along with the quality of the guests.
I hear you. However have you considered raising the deposit? This weeded out the string of bad guests we were getting. The booking rate remained competitive
@@gp7910 great suggestion
My real estate professor told me a long time ago the quality of the tenant is directly proportional to the amount of rent charged.
You guys provide REAL ideas for Airbnb hosts. This is one of the most useful videos I’ve seen on how to increase bookings. Thank you so much for your video!
Thank you!!!
Would love to see an update video with the new Airbnb direction of unique stays
You guys are so great! Currently working with a partner to buy my second property before my 20th birthday and it’s going to be a Cabin in Blue Ridge. Thanks for all the amazing tips.
Wow that’s amazing!!! Congratulations!
Great video. Awesome way to take negative reviews and turn it arround. Thanks for sharing these tips 👏.
Hi, you showed performance metrics on your listing. How did you pull those numbers?
Tremendous video! Let the facts be the bad guy and pivot as necessary. Well done you two!
First time seeing your channel. Great value in the content. Funny enough, I try all these strategies when my listing staggers for a bit and keep making changes with the listing and description until it clicks. It does work!
Yesss!!!
Literally the best TH-cam channel with AirBnB tips! My goodness 😃
Thanks so much!!
This was helpful, thank you - I subscribed!
So good Mr + Mrs Robinson
Thank you so much. You two are amazing!
I had a similar situation, I stated my place was in a middle-class area and a couple of the guests felt it wasn't a middle-class area (4.8 current area Airbnb rating) so I changed the area description to family-oriented for the benefit of 3% that expects a 5-star area for an economy-priced 3bdrm house near a major attraction in Tampa FL.
Awesome, nice work and great video guys!
I found your channel through bigger pockets and I really appreciate what you two do. My wife and I run an Airbnb from an adu at our house and we are looking to buy several vacation rentals to build a portfolio of Airbnb properties to run and hopefully replace our w2 jobs in the future. Right now we are in the learning phase. But we have our finances in order to jump on a property any time. I really appreciate that you are so open and share your strategies with rookie investors. Strong work!
Thanks so much for the kind words! We do our best to be transparent with our audience. We’re just two regular people, trying to figure it out.
Did you know that Timeshare properties can be rented on AirBandB? Did this peak your nterest? If so I'm considering selling my Elite All Inclusive Cancun, Mexico timeshare/resort property that's got available to use/rent 4 Corporate weeks (1x only), 3 register weeks and 1 regular week every two years? I'm presently giving it a go to rent on Air B and B! Timeshares are rentable on AirBandB! Not many know about this grand opportunity. Either for yourself or another! This Sunset Resort timeshare is Global through RC - booking can go worldwide!
This is amazing stuff, great job guys! Subscribed!
Great video - thanks for the insights. Just a little comment - the LtB conversion rate actually went up by more than 160%, not 89,89% - even more spectacular :))
How do we find these insights on our properties? Are they listed on airbnb
Great videos: question on where do you find the RevPar data - is it in the Airbnb platform?
This video was very helpful! Thanks for making it so much easier to understand :)
Great video! Quick qiestion, how did you get the initial conversion and first page listing rate percentages in the beginning of the video??
That is the part that's missing from the video...
I'm also in the High Desert and have been making plans to have an Airbnb in Joshua Tree.
I'm glad you made this video because I'm specifically looking for a location that is more remote out there.
I don’t usually leave comments or even “give thumbs up” but y’all seem genuine and really give great advice. Keep it up! Like the editing too. Hope this comment add some fuel to fire so you can keep dropping great content.!
Thanks so much Ali! We really appreciate kind words. We love knowing that people appreciate from, and find value in, hearing our story.
@@TheRealEstateRobinsons You’re welcome! Keep it! Definitely will like every video I watch. I appreciate the help!
Great information.Thank you so much!
Awesome info. Thank you for the share!
WOW! Great info!! Loved this episode, thank you so much!!!
Such useful tips! Thank you so much!
How did you guys find all those metrics? They are Awesome! I only see Views, past 30 days and Booking rate?
Tony, great work, keep it up.
How much is good design a major factor for repeat visitation ? I’ve stayed in 5 Airbnb’s in Joshua Tree but because they either didn’t offer creative space and lack of quality of materials and decor …I’m not interested in returning to any of them. Would be good to get your opinion. Thanks ✌🏻
Fantastic video and great information!
Thanks again for another great video!
Silly question maybe -- but how does one access those analytics for their unit? Is there a 3rd party service that's most recommended?
Thank you ❤
Great info and great video!
Thanks so much!
This was a good video. I subscribed. Where do you find the statistics on conversion rates and what do they really mean?
Nearly impossible to find your listing when I searched. Had to google Airbnb Desert Daisy Haus. The competition in Joshua tree is ridiculous. How can you make money in that marketplace? Everything is under $150 a night and the designs are insane. Even motorcycles are in the houses
This video should be required viewing for new hosts. Simple marketing 101. Target the tribe you want to sell to (off the beaten path ,remote , and quiet are all great sells to the people that are going to appreciate a property like that. The other thing is getting the proper hero photo that gets people to click in. Professional photographer is key.
The only thing I would add is that if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Messaging each guest at the end of their stay asking for a 5 star review if they feel it’s earned is also great advice. also letting them know you can’t wait to have them back drives connections and repeat bookings. Eventually you’ll get the same core tribe of followers visiting your property year after year making the task of high occupancy a snap.
Very engaging video, thank you. Now the question. I'm an old marketing guy. Is the search to listing conversion rate the "click rate"? Is it how many people that are searching for houses in my area actually click on my listing?
Why I skip listings..
Poor or limited number of photos.
Poor or limited details, you can't put enough details in a listing. If I am interested, I will read every work several times.
The nightly cost if more expensive that staying at a top hotel.
No weekly or monthly discount. Even if I can afford it, I am not paying $5k a month when someone gets a guaranteed 31 day occupancy.
I agree that changing guests expectations is important but one problem is, most people book based on your pictures, the title, and reviews. Many don't even read the description.
I'm considering getting into Airbnb as a side hustle and had a thought. To improve ranking, has anyone tried getting your friends and family to enjoy a 'free stay" (they pay the full amount and you reimburse them after) at your listing? So, they create account (if they don't already have one, preferably they WILL have one) they book and stay however many nights. Leave a great review. Then offline, you send them a check for the amount they spent. You could even just give them a crazy discount - so reimburse 80% of the total. They get a cheap get away and you don't die trying to pay up $1,00 just to get good reviews, etc. Host would have to absorb both the service and cleaning fee (from your cleaners), but I'd imagine if you get a good 8-10 bookings and reviews, this would be super helpful for gaining some traction in the algorithm.
Any thoughts?
You really don’t have to go through that kind of hassle. If you create a well put together Airbnb and provide good service to your guests, it will get booked and you will get good reviews.
I had the same thought when I was going to get started... but then, literally in the first night, it went live at 11pm on a wednesday, and by 7a the next day I had 3 bookings, including one for 7 days, starting that day (Thursday). It was June, aka busy season, 6 months ago when we first listed. We achieved an avg 97% occupancy rate for 4 straight months. Turns out, if you just decorate really well, communicate effectively, and post your property... the bookings will come. We now have 38 reviews, 4.95 rating, and .42,44.4,9.83,4.29% for the stats mentioned in the video.
@@adamjones9600 How do you pull those stats? That was something left out of the video.
Great video How do you guys pull the stats from Airbnb? I’m a host and I’d be interested to know thanks
I think you need to check your math. If you increased your Listing-to-Booking rate from 0.79% to 2.08% that is an increase of 163% (=2.08/0.79 -1), not 89.89%. Give yourselves the credit you are due!
What I don't understand (on our new listing) is why is VRBO converting and still have zero bookings from AirBnB and showing up on the fourth page?
How do you know that people clicked but didn‘t book? Is there a manager platform you use?
I love all of your videos! One suggestion to make your videos a little better is to upgrade your mics and eliminate the little echo/ audio inconsistency. Not trying to hate, just offer something !
And, make sure you are both on the same focal plane.
What are you using to see the conversion rates as all I can see on my dashboard is booking rate % and views past 30 days
Where do you find the metrics for your AirBnB? I just started hosting and I'm not seeing those on the AirBnB website
We just released a video where we deep dive finding your numbers and analyzing a property: th-cam.com/video/euiFDqt8ot4/w-d-xo.html
@@TheRealEstateRobinsons let me clarify my question. Where did you find the metrics like first page impressions, conversion rate, etc? I don’t see them on the Airbnb dashboard.
@@jasonlam6742 did you find the metrics? I’m also searching..
Thanks a lot for sharing guys!! This is awesome advice. You guys are like Airbnb masterminds haha I’d love to have a conversation with y’all as I’m looking to invest in JT soon👊🏽
where /how did you get the conversion rate???
How do you see how many hits your are getting?
How did you get your stats?
how many airbnb properties do you have ?
Fantastic
It's the knowledge and power couple for me
So sweet of you! We're so happy to know that people are enjoying the content :) And you're more than welcome to stay, we'd love to host you!
Btw was that a Joshua tree property?
How do your guests respond to you all being remote? Some 'gurus' argue that checking people in and showing them around creates a 5-star experience.
That’s nice too! But we’ve never done that and don’t ever plan to and no ones ever complained about it! Haha
Amazing advise! I don’t have an Airbnb yet (still in the process) however I do have cars on Turo and used your advise to improve our listing 😊
Interesting! We had no idea this would work on Turo too!
THANK YOU!!! Goodness it's like you read our minds. Haven't been booking as quickly lately and wondered what we could do. Thanks for this video. So glad your JT place is doing so well.
FYI, we were totally inspired by Tony's recent Bigger Pockets podcast that we are creating a visual investment portfolio on Instagram to show potential investors. I (Nathan) was super hesitant to think about partnering (I enjoys moniez and like to control my business), but his podcast inspired me to strike out and find someone.
Ya'll are great.
That’s so awesome Nathan!! Wishing you all the success!!
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