5-Minute Airbnb Hack to Boost your Bookings
Hey All โ You know those weeks when inquiries are flooding in faster than you can type? I had one of those recently across my properties. It got me thinking about efficiency and how we can keep our response rates high without sacrificing quality or personal touch. โ I revisited a feature in Airbnb that I've used on and off: the saved messages function. It's tucked away in the account settings, but it's a gem for maintaining quick, consistent communication. โ Here's a template I've been refining: โ "Hi [Guest Name], thanks for your interest in [Property]. You've picked a great location for [trip purpose/season]. Happy to answer any specific questions about the place or area recommendations. Looking forward to potentially hosting you!" โ โIt's simple, but it hits the key points and leaves room for personalization. I've found it especially useful for those first responses when you're just opening the conversation. โ After implementing this across my properties, I've seen my response times drop significantly, even during peak inquiry periods. It's a small change, but it's had a real impact on my booking rates. โ What strategies do you use to keep up with guest communications, especially when things get busy? Always curious to hear how other successful hosts are optimizing their processes. โ โ Let's chat in the comments! Michael