Hosting on Airbnb is a no brainer these days! It has certainly become a popular way to begin earning extra money on the side. Though it can certainly take some work, countless individuals have had great success in using their home or properties to host. Whether you have used the service as a guest, become a host yourself or are considering it, it’s easy to see why the platform has become so popular.
Nevertheless if you’ve been on the platform for any length of time you’ve undoubtedly heard of an Airbnb Superhost, and may have wondered how exactly one attains that status, and if it’s even worth it. Simply put Superhosts are those hosts rewarded by Airbnb for being the top-rated, most hospitable, and most experienced hosts. They are curated by Airbnb and rewarded as a result. If you’re still unsure of what it entails don’t fret, before the end of this blog, you’ll understand what it is and be fully equipped to become one yourself!
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The Road to Becoming an Airbnb Superhost
1. Increase Trip Count
The first requirement to level up is to complete a minimum of 10 trips as a host or three reservations that equal out to a minimum of 100 nights. The easiest way to achieve this milestone is get a first great review. As you start to accumulate more 5 star reviews, this will create a compound effect where more prospective guests will see your good reviews and be more inclined to book with you as a result. Truly the hardest part is getting started!
2. Great Response Rate
Second you must maintain a 90% or higher response rate between your guests. Airbnb wants to know that you are a responsive host, and that if a guest or potential guest reaches out, you have a track record that shows you are dependable. A response rate is determined by the percentage of new inquiries and reservation requests you respond to within a 24 hour window for the last year. The more reliable of a communicator you are the better.
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3. Low Cancellation Rate
Next, to be eligible you must maintain a cancellation rate of 1% or less, meaning you cancel 1 out of every 100 reservations booked to you. This number does not include reservations cancelled that are covered under AirBnb’s Extenuating Circumstances policy. This communicates to Airbnb that you are an accommodating host, and that you’re prepared for the reservations you commit to. If a guest cancels their reservation that does not affect your rate. This is also a good example of why it’s important to vet your guests prior to.
4. Great Guest Reviews
Last but not least, you must have an average guest rating of 4.8 or higher from the past year of reviews. More specifically a year is quantified by when the guest left the review not necessarily the time they stayed. This requirement is really a culmination of doing the last few things well. The key here is simply to: be hospitable, be excellent, be responsive, and be accommodating. If you’re kind to your guests, and provide the greatest experience possible, then the great reviews will come rolling in.
Master these four and you’ll attain that coveted Airbnb Superhost status in no time. As an added bonus, you gain some great advantages as well:
- more visibility to potential guests (All Superhosts can be featured on the newsletter, site, and searched exclusively)
- $100 Airbnb coupon every year that you maintain your status
- Increased earning potential
While becoming an Airbnb Superhost is no cheat code, it is certainly rewarding. You gain premier access to Airbnb, your guests, and the community. One great way of streamlining this process and ensuring for a less stressful road to Superhost is to hire a property management company. These companies are equipped to help you manage your properties without all the headache. Consider using BrightHost as your preferred property management company. We deal exclusively with short-term rentals and we pride ourselves on serving our clients with excellence while constantly delivering value.
