How to Airbnb Your House and Impress Your Guests

Here at Shleppers, we get a lot of moving questions, but because we offer home-staging services, people also trust our advice on whether putting their place up on Airbnb is a good idea. Follow these five tips, and it’ll be a great experience.

Tip #1: Be Transparent With Your Guests

Be open about the condition of the space and price it fairly. Many renters looking to use your space are often backpackers or modest travelers just looking for someplace that’s clean, affordable and safe. You can always increase the value of your place with add-ons like gear for local activities (such as kayaks, paddles, and life vests if there’s a nearby lake). Our home-staging service is an excellent way to attract more guests. Shleppers will showcase the best features of your living space for maximum appeal to potential renters!

Tip #2: Adhere to Local Laws

In New York City, hosting your room or apartment counts as subletting. Hiding your involvement from your neighbors or landlord may end up with negative consequences. Be sure to read up on your local laws about Airbnb. For those of you looking to Airbnb your NYC space, the New York Times has a great article on hosting on Airbnb legally.

Tip #3: Be Proactive With Your Taxes

Most rental marketplaces will provide tax forms depending on how much money you earn by renting out your place — but it’s your responsibility to be proactive about reporting your earnings when you file for your tax return.

Tip #4: Safety Goes Both Ways

Be sure to check any reviews of your potential guests when agreeing to a rental and provide whatever information necessary to put your guest at ease as well. Actively screen your guests and feel free to ask them any questions about their trip and their objectives. You can even purchase insurance for short-term rentals as homeowner and traditional landlord policies do not cover this service. We also advise that you consider putting your valuables in storage as a precaution — and we can handle that for you as part of our home-staging service!

Tip #5: Be a Good Host

Finally, make it a priority to make your renter’s stay as enjoyable as possible. Consider providing a binder with your Wi-Fi information, fun things to do around the area, great dining spots, and any local hidden gems! Maybe even leave something special, like a nice bottle of locally sourced wine, or a basket of goodies. Your guests will appreciate your thoughtfulness and, in most cases, leave you a great review.

Want to Wow Your Airbnb Guests? Choose Shleppers

We are a moving and storage company, but we do so much more — including providing home-staging services in the New York City area that will really impress your Airbnb guests, leading to great reviews and more great guests. Our design experts have lots of experience with decorating homes and working in luxury boutiques, and they will turn your home into an Airbnb paradise.

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