One of the biggest challenges of the STR business is finding and keeping qualified housekeepers. Our homes need to be super clean and well staged to attract the highest quality guests. And that boils down to your housekeeping staff. We all know there are tons of cleaners and cleaning services out there but yet it still seems so difficult to find the right one at the right price to work full time. This episode gets into some of the reasons why and what can be done to mitigate the pain. G...
Dec 15, 2021
5 min
Introducing Air Cover. Top to bottom protection. Free for every Host. Only on Airbnb.That is the by-line directly from Airbnb as to how they describe their updated protection plan. I have had to engage AirCover twice since they rolled it out and I wanted to use this episode to share my experience.Go ahead and subscribe and please leave us a 5 star review!Follow us:@LuxeHouseandHomeVisit us on Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/users/237022979/listings?user_id=237022979&s=50Visit us at our Pri...
Dec 8, 2021
4 min
There are a few factors to consider when gearing up for Holiday Season. In this episode, we will talk about what those factors are how implementing them can make it a white Christmas for your bottom line. Go ahead and subscribe and please leave us a 5 star review!Follow us:@LuxeHouseandHomeVisit us on Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/users/237022979/listings?user_id=237022979&s=50Visit us at our Private Website:https://www.luxehouseandhome.com/My Airbnb Ambassador LinkHttps://www.airbn...
Nov 15, 2021
6 min
Many times, guests will arrive at your property wondering about what to do, where to go, how to operate certain devices in the home etc…In this very digital age, people want information fast and in short snippets. I have recently found a perfect way to provide my guest with the information they need and want in the manner they wish to receive it. The technology I use to do this is actually an older concept that has been revived as a result of the Corona Virus touchless environment to which we...
Sep 7, 2021
5 min
Every now and again, we hosts get private feedback in addition to a public review from a guest. Ideally, if the feedback is negative, we expect the guest to discreetly let us know privately. If you are a host that is willing to learn and grow your business to a successful level, then the private feedback shouldn’t hurt you, rather, it should be welcomed and taken seriously. In this episode, I want to talk about what to do when this happens, how to respond to it, how to integrate the su...
Aug 31, 2021
6 min
One of the biggest obstacles for people who are interested in hosting a shirt term rental is how to fund it. It can be quite expensive and overwhelming when you think about all the factors that go into getting this type of business off the ground. But not to worry, there are several ways that you can still live your hosting dreams without going broke first.Go ahead and subscribe and please leave us a 5 star review!Follow us:@LuxeHouseandHomeVisit us on Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/use...
Apr 16, 2021
7 min
Looking for a niche segment to help increase your bottom line? Try setting up your rental to target families. Enjoy this episode as we talk about how to become a family friendly short term rental.Go ahead and subscribe and please leave us a 5 star review!Follow us:@LuxeHouseandHomeVisit us on Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/users/237022979/listings?user_id=237022979&s=50Visit us at our Private Website:https://www.luxehouseandhome.com/My Airbnb Ambassador LinkHttps://www.airbnb.com/r/supers...
Mar 9, 2021
10 min
Hello Superstar Superhosts, did you miss me? Well, I’m BACK with some exciting and informative episodes for season 2. Between the holiday season, a booming short term rental business, some long term renovations, launching a private website and opening our 3rd Airbnb property, I have been insanely busy. But I have finally found the time to get back to producing this podcast. A special shout out to all those who hung in there and continued to support me while I was away. Thank you and let’s fil...
Feb 23, 2021
12 min
So you’ve secured a property and you’re ready to list it on Airbnb. Is it as simple as just giving it a title and answering all the platform's questions? Unfortunately not, but the good news is that it’s not terribly difficult either. It just requires some thought and a little bit of creativity to make a listing description stand out in a sea of buzz words and real estate lingo…..and I’m here to help!Go ahead and subscribe and please leave us a 5 star review!Follow us:@LuxeHouseandHomeV...
Dec 9, 2020
8 min
After a long break from the podcast, I am finally back. So much has been going with bookings, structuring a new private website, and working on acquiring future properties, I have just been super busy. And I’m not complaining! The latest thing that has entered my orbit is Airbnb invited me to be an Airbnb Ambassador. I’m very honored and excited about it and this episode will kick off a series of episodes that help support my efforts to help others be a part of this fantastic short term renta...
Nov 17, 2020
10 min
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