432. Hosting Hotline: Can You List a New Construction Airbnb with Renderings?

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Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian

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4.9 • 590 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Hosting Hotline: Can You List a New Construction Airbnb with Renderings?

In this episode of the Hosting Hotline, we answer Donny's questions about launching a new construction Airbnb listing with renderings and strategies for securing month-long bookings. Whether you're in the process of building a short-term rental or exploring midterm stay opportunities, we’ve got tips to help you navigate these challenges confidently.

Episode Highlights:

[00:01:00] Using Renderings for Listings
Can you list an under-construction property using renderings? Learn how to set expectations with guests, manage your calendar conservatively, and avoid unnecessary stress.
[00:04:00] Transparency is Key
Tips for clearly communicating with guests when using renderings, including strategies for being honest about timelines and delivering on promises.
[00:06:00] Build Buzz Before Opening
Why it’s never too early to start building an email list and generating interest through local partnerships and online communities.
[00:07:00] Marketing Month-Long Stays
Explore strategies for attracting midterm guests, including creating separate listings and targeting digital nomads and seasonal travelers.
[00:09:00] Price and Expense Considerations
Why understanding your market, potential guest profiles, and operational costs are critical to making month-long stays profitable.
[00:10:00] Practical Next Steps
Actionable advice for launching your new property, managing bookings, and preparing for success.

Key Takeaways:

Renderings Can Work: Using renderings is a great way to pre-launch your listing, but clear communication about timelines and expectations is essential.
Conservative Calendars: Avoid unnecessary stress by opening your calendar cautiously to account for potential delays.
Start Building Interest Early: Leverage social media, email lists, and partnerships to generate buzz for your property.
Separate Listings for Midterm Stays: Optimize bookings by creating distinct listings for month-long stays while keeping shorter-stay options available.
Understand the Costs: Thoroughly calculate pricing and potential expenses for longer stays to ensure profitability.

Resources:

How to Get Your Airbnb Listing Seen by More Guests (And Earn More!) | Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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1:27.2	You're listening to the Thanks for Visiting Podcast.
1:29.8	We believe hosting with Heart is at the core of every short-term rental.
1:34.5	With Annette's background in business operation.
1:37.0	And Sarah's extensive hospitality management and interior design experience,
1:41.3	we have welcomed thousands of guests from over 30 countries, earning us
1:45.7	over a million dollars and garnering us thousands of five-star reviews. We love sharing creative
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