The sharing economy exploded when Airbnb hit the scene and for great reason too. Now anyone with a home or a spare room can use it to leverage a little bit of cash or a hefty second-income making it one of those few apps that managed to change the world. But with more and more people signing up to Airbnb, hosts need to know what travelers are looking for in a place to stay. Not only will this help you land more business, it will also help you increase the amount you charge per night.

Read on to find out what the majority of Airbnb

guests want from your listing:

It’s All About Location

The most defining factor is location. Of course, it is. They don’t necessarily need to know your exact address, but they will want to know what staying at your home will bring to their trip. The more you can help them out on this front the better. So, if you live within walking distance of some amazing restaurants then tell them. If you are just a short drive from the beach, let them know. Is a late night walk okay to enjoy, or should they tread with caution? The more they know the more satisfied they will be.

Help With Utilities Is A Must

There is nothing more annoying than settling into a place and then finding out you can’t work something, say the television, cable, the hot water system, the washing machine, the air con, or whatever. The same goes for having issues with these during their stay. As such, it is always worthwhile having a maintenance team on call should anything go wrong, but not just any team according to Ken Starr, who runs a servicing company that focuses on customer service. The other thing you need to do is lay out clear instructions on how to use certain things. Have a booklet full of instructions, with pictures if possible, just in case there is a language barrier.

Photos That Say It All

We all know that photographs can be deceiving and we all know how a wide-angle lens can be useful in getting a whole room into one photo. Try and avoid doing this. The last thing you want is for your guests to arrive and realize the space is far smaller than they thought it would be. The truth always wins. So if the bedroom is small, say it is small, or use words like cozy. If their bathroom isn’t an en suite bathroom, say it isn’t; tell them that they have to go for a little wander through the house. Instead, focus on what makes a great photo and not one that exaggerates space. This won’t put off as many people as you imagine if you get the pricing right.

Photographs can’t always convey a space properly, which is why you will want to accompany your photos with details of too.

Clear List Of Amenities

There are a few reasons why you will want to be clear about what amenities you offer. The first is, by letting people know you are giving yourself the best chance of converting viewers into bookers. The next reason is that people want to know what your home offers so that they can pack accordingly. They want to know if you have a washing machine. However, they will also want to know if you share this with ten other apartments in your complex. The same goes for other things like pets. It is no good saying no pets when you have a dog. Yes, you may not want other animals, but your guests may have allergies, so tell them you have pets. It is all about clarity.