Post by High Priestess on May 27, 2016 19:47:59 GMT
Mawghan shared on Anecdotes May 2014
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-90117
Friend to greet
I want to pay a friend to greet and check out my guest what is a fee you would suggest I pay her to do this?
Thanks in advance
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Harry & Phoebe
Harry & Phoebe2 years ago
Yes. I don't know what to offer either! It's our first time hosting on airbnb! Following...
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Lakshman and Indira
Lakshman and Indira2 years ago
May be 20% of your earnings
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Salvia
Salvia2 years ago
It depends on how much effort/time your friend has to put in to do it properly (and also put up with late arrivals etc.). REALLY tricky thing.
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Deb
Deb2 years ago
$20/hour is what we pay.
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Julie and Eric
Julie and Eric2 years ago
With an hour minimum? Seems to me it would take 15 minutes or so...just curious.
Deb
Deb2 years ago
Our helper also does the cleaning, light maintenance and lives nearby for other little details. We have a lock box key system so she does not need to be here at any specific check in time.
Leah
Leah2 years ago
I have seen craigslist ads for people willing to pay a person to be their airbnb cleaner and stand in greeter for $15 an hour.
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Fiona
Fiona2 years ago
I offered a friend of mine 50% of the earnings to handle my listing if I'm out of town. It includes feeding my animals though and making it clear to the guests she'll be dropping by regularly to check that "everything is all right" (and that they aren't trashing the place). Worth it to me.
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Nic and Rach
Nic and Rach2 years ago
So... Basically your friend will be your front desk/Housekeeper ? since she is your friend and you trust her enough to do the job I would say 30% of your net payout and per confirmed reservation and on top of that you have to give her a holiday pay, health/medical insurance/ and 10% increase pay out annually. .. sounds good ? smile
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Denise
Denise2 years ago
To me it depends on how much interface your friend has with the guest. Just greeting them and then finalizing their stay shouldn't be more than 25% of your fee. After all, it is your home and property at risk and you must pay AirBnb and taxes too. Where is the profit if you pay more?
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Melissa
Melissa2 years ago
I offer my friend 15 EUR an hour. She meets guests and shows them in, explains the basics of using the house, is nearby in case of any emergency, comes for check out to get the keys back and check for damage, does an inventory and makes sure that the cleaning girl is doing her job...I could not manage an out of town rental without someone like her. PRICELESS.
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Mehmet
Mehmet2 years ago
Give her a monthly retainer. That way she knows her new income and can budget accordingly, and you don't overpay if it's a busy month, and she doesn't get underpaid if no-one shows up. Look at your historic averages and pay accordingly. I would think $200-250 a month for a simple job as such is adequate: but if she is also coordinating your cleaner, repairs, new purchases (sheets, soaps), then I would double that. I don't agree with a % of the booking, because the rate of your place doesn't have anything to do with the amount do effort to do the job. You could also do an hourly rate, see how long check-in/out takes, assume (or require if no-one checks-in just to check the space) she'll visit once a week and pay accordingly. I've had someone on retainer for 3 years and it's worked out great so far.
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-90117
Friend to greet
I want to pay a friend to greet and check out my guest what is a fee you would suggest I pay her to do this?
Thanks in advance
10 comments
Follow
Like
Harry & Phoebe
Harry & Phoebe2 years ago
Yes. I don't know what to offer either! It's our first time hosting on airbnb! Following...
Reply Like
Lakshman and Indira
Lakshman and Indira2 years ago
May be 20% of your earnings
Reply Like
Salvia
Salvia2 years ago
It depends on how much effort/time your friend has to put in to do it properly (and also put up with late arrivals etc.). REALLY tricky thing.
Reply Like
Deb
Deb2 years ago
$20/hour is what we pay.
Reply Like 2 replies•2 likes
Julie and Eric
Julie and Eric2 years ago
With an hour minimum? Seems to me it would take 15 minutes or so...just curious.
Deb
Deb2 years ago
Our helper also does the cleaning, light maintenance and lives nearby for other little details. We have a lock box key system so she does not need to be here at any specific check in time.
Leah
Leah2 years ago
I have seen craigslist ads for people willing to pay a person to be their airbnb cleaner and stand in greeter for $15 an hour.
Reply Like
Fiona
Fiona2 years ago
I offered a friend of mine 50% of the earnings to handle my listing if I'm out of town. It includes feeding my animals though and making it clear to the guests she'll be dropping by regularly to check that "everything is all right" (and that they aren't trashing the place). Worth it to me.
Reply Like 2 likes
Nic and Rach
Nic and Rach2 years ago
So... Basically your friend will be your front desk/Housekeeper ? since she is your friend and you trust her enough to do the job I would say 30% of your net payout and per confirmed reservation and on top of that you have to give her a holiday pay, health/medical insurance/ and 10% increase pay out annually. .. sounds good ? smile
Reply Like
Denise
Denise2 years ago
To me it depends on how much interface your friend has with the guest. Just greeting them and then finalizing their stay shouldn't be more than 25% of your fee. After all, it is your home and property at risk and you must pay AirBnb and taxes too. Where is the profit if you pay more?
Reply Like
Melissa
Melissa2 years ago
I offer my friend 15 EUR an hour. She meets guests and shows them in, explains the basics of using the house, is nearby in case of any emergency, comes for check out to get the keys back and check for damage, does an inventory and makes sure that the cleaning girl is doing her job...I could not manage an out of town rental without someone like her. PRICELESS.
Reply Like
Mehmet
Mehmet2 years ago
Give her a monthly retainer. That way she knows her new income and can budget accordingly, and you don't overpay if it's a busy month, and she doesn't get underpaid if no-one shows up. Look at your historic averages and pay accordingly. I would think $200-250 a month for a simple job as such is adequate: but if she is also coordinating your cleaner, repairs, new purchases (sheets, soaps), then I would double that. I don't agree with a % of the booking, because the rate of your place doesn't have anything to do with the amount do effort to do the job. You could also do an hourly rate, see how long check-in/out takes, assume (or require if no-one checks-in just to check the space) she'll visit once a week and pay accordingly. I've had someone on retainer for 3 years and it's worked out great so far.