As you start to have more guest bookings, you may start to find a need to pay other people more often. Cleaners, handymen, photographers, stagers…these are all people you may choose to employ to grow your listing attractiveness. And they can make your life easier as a co-host, too! What’s the best way to pay […]
Hosting tools and best practices
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How to price your space
One of the most daunting challenges that new hosts can face is knowing how to appropriately price their space. If you’re new to the world of short-term rentals, pricing your space can be a completely overwhelming challenge. You might not have any idea of the market trends in your area. Perhaps the only thing you […]
Unauthorized smoking in your STR? Try these tips
One of the most common problems you’ll deal with as a host of short-term rentals is smoking. If you’ve been hosting for any amount of time, I’m certain you’ve dealt with some version of this problem before. And if you’re brand new, I can promise you it’s coming. Of course, there are plenty of variations […]
I just made my cleaner cry – and I’m so happy about it
Yesterday I made my primary cleaner cry. And I’m delighted about it. No, I’m not a monster. They were tears of joy, and I was simply happy to be able to be the bearer of good news. What did I do to cause such emotion? I gave her a Christmas bonus for all of the […]
Thoughtful Christmas gifts for guests and clients
Yes, friends, Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s not too soon to start planning ahead. While gifts aren’t something you should feel obligated to buy, this is a wonderful time of year to show any guests you may have how much you appreciate them. Especially if they find themselves traveling during the holidays […]