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Top 7 Ways an Airbnb Manager in Melbourne Can Save You Time and Make You Money

Announcement posted by Airbnb Handsfree 23 Oct 2018

Have you always wanted to use some or all of your property as a vacation-style rental, or are you already in the business and not making as much as you thought you would? Airbnb Handsfree can take your home or apartment and create bookings. The company covers all aspect of the business from initial preparations, pricing, handling questions, guests, along with departures and restocking. Here are seven ways the team at Airbnb Handsfree can save you time and frustration, and take your property and launch it into a manageable vacation rental for you. 

1. Highest Price 

One of the most critical factors in renting out your Airbnb is getting the highest rate possible. The managers in Melbourne use tested techniques to help owners achieve that. It is part of their optimisation package. The leader and founder, a software and mechanical engineer educated in technology systems, works with a well-traveled team, who utilize their experience and expertise to help you gain unseen advantages in the vacation rental space. 

Their proprietary software detects when properties, similar to yours, become in demand. From that data, the manager can determine when to increase or lower prices to attract visitors. Your price structure will be evaluated daily. Things like days of the week, seasons, and events will factor into the overall rate revisions. 

2. 24/7 

An Airbnb manager in Melbourne never rests when it comes to your listing. In addition to rate optimisation, a system member responds to Airbnb inquiries in a few minutes and never more than one hour later. 

If a visitor should need help, the concierge service is always available whether it’s 2 o'clock in the morning or Christmas day. Consumers like speed and quick responses on their platforms. Instant Book is another feature many guests like and look for, so the program supports it and maintains the booking calendar. 

3. Professional Showcasing 

This company uses professional photographers to make the property stand out. Pictures are one of the top reasons consumers select certain Airbnbs, and the Handsfree professional team of photographers are aware of the guest and owner's needs. They have perfected the art of real estate photography. The photographers will highlight the best features and functions of the property, home, and each room. 

After the photos, the listing needs to be compelling, entertaining, and factual. Creative marketing experts create pieces that draw visitors in. The photographs married with the listing are strategically designed to capture more guests and increase your occupancy rate. 

4. Style and Furniture 

Not every Airbnb is rent ready. Another service offered includes recommendations on interior decorating and settings. Interior designers are professionals who can place pieces to create warm, inviting areas or make space feel airy and open. They decorate with colors, fabrics, and lighting. 

Along with professional styling advice, there is a program for furniture delivery and setup. If you have a vacant home and want to use it as an Airbnb, the designers can select and set up an entire home or room depending on your individual needs. The setups range from lower cost settings to make a home functional, mid-priced for comfort and convenience, to high-end luxury packages for estates, penthouses, and apartments. To make the process even more accessible, an owner does not need to be there. The managers will coordinate the delivery and arrangements. 

5. Arrivals 

Concierges will graciously greet the guest. The professional greeters work around the clock so they can always be available on the visitor’s schedule. Guests that have a hassle-free check-in and out will usually note that in the reviews; this could lead to higher ratings. As well as being there upon arrival, the concierge will walk the guests through the home and explain the features. If you opted for the house manual or hamper, they will be set out prominently for the visitors. Hampers can be wine and cheese, local treats, or entire meals. After the tour, the greeter will share some location tips and area hotspots. No worries after the guest have departed because of the various key-safe products used by this company. 

6. Cleaning and Replenishing 

A big job after visitors leave is the laundry. There are sheets, bedding, blankets, towels, and mats to launder. The staff at Airbnb Handsfree will exchange the linens. The replacements will be hotel quality. Housekeeping will clean the building to hotel specifications from top to bottom. Cleanings include kitchen, bedrooms, living spaces, and baths. 

While cleaning, restocking will occur. Items in the kitchen, such as tea towels, coffee, tea, and sugar are replenished. As well as bath toiletries, which include soaps, shampoos, and paper goods. The property and rooms will be quickly left spotless and restocked for the next group. 

7. Getting Started 

Getting property physically ready to list, registering with Airbnb, stocking the house, and taking pictures can be a daunting task. Let the professionals help you whether you are just getting started or you have been running along by yourself for a while and realize there may be a better way. If the property is listed under other websites, the system can handle the juggling act for you. Vetting parameters can be established and adjusted to your wishes. 

Whether you are new to the rental market, have an empty house and want to do something with it, or moving away and need to be absentee rental holders, all of the staff at Airbnb Handsfree will work together to create the valuable property for you. Current serviced locations are Brisbane, Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Melbourne, and Sydney. 

The goal is to achieve a booked calendar at maximum rates coupled with a 5-star status, which helps foster a steady stream of guests at the best possible prices. High ratings are achieved when the property is as described in the listing, checking in and out is easy, the hosts are available, and the property is clean and well stocked. It takes a combination of actions to make happy guests and get a 5-star rating, and it takes consistency to keep it. Contact Airbnb Handsfree to get your property to this elite level today.