Did you know that more than 60% of bookings on Airbnb are made right on the spot? That’s right, and Airbnb claims that hosts who allow instant booking on average see a 20% increase in their bookings. But what exactly is “instant booking,” and why should you consider it for your own listing? Read on … Read more
For Airbnb hosts, It’s no secret that cleanliness is the number 1 most important factor to getting a 5 star review. And high reviews obviously increase the Airbnb’s bookings over time. To analyze the impact, we (IntelliHost) pulled average revenue by star rating to figure out how much a good cleaner impacts your bottom line. … Read more
Navigating the Airbnb search funnel can be a daunting task. With a plethora of advice available, distinguishing between solid data-backed tips and mere myths can be challenging. This post aims to demystify the guest search journey on Airbnb and highlight how IntelliHost can be your compass in optimizing each step of this journey to secure … Read more
As an Airbnb owner, you know that the more nights your guests stay, the more money you make. But did you know that having a two night minimum could actually increase your listing’s occupancy rate, and even boost your profit by 41%? That’s right, according to our data (IntelliHost), setting a two night minimum has … Read more
Have you ever wondered what factors into your ranking on Airbnb? We’ve all heard the basics like “maintain a high rating” or “keep your calendar updated” but what about response times? As it turns out, being fast is key. According to a recent article from Airbnb, one of their search algorithm criteria is “your response … Read more
Have you ever had an Airbnb stay booked for a holiday weekend only to be stuck with plenty of vacancies the rest of the week? Dynamic pricing can help, big time! We compared properties that have daily fluctuations in their pricing to those that only differentiate between holidays and weekends. On average, listings with daily … Read more
If you’re a real estate professional or Airbnb host, then you know that good photos are essential to attracting customers and getting top dollar for your listing. But what you might not know is just how big of a difference professional photos can make. Our numbers show that listings with professional pictures make 81% MORE … Read more