Post by High Priestess on May 29, 2016 5:31:27 GMT
Adam shared in NOv 2014
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-92927
Major decline in reservation requests
Im seeing a major decline in reservation requests starting in the month of November. Ive lowered the price 30% & enabled instant book, and Im still not seeing many requests.
Ive heard this is seasonality, thats understandable, but I depend on the Airbnb income for rent. Does anyone have any tricks for surviving the winter ? When do things start to pickup again ?
Ive thought of getting a full-time roommate but I know enough about tenant law to know that there is no such thing as a 90-day sublease, once your in, your in.
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roy and patti
roy and patti2 years ago
November is bad for everyone
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Adam
Adam2 years ago
is december or january better ?
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roy and patti
roy and patti2 years ago
I started in April was booked solid till nov. I've been told dec and jan are bad also than it picks up
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Siobhann
Siobhann2 years ago
I've seen this too, after a very fast-paced fall.
Maybe read through this article I found to see if any of these areas of your hosting need updating? www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton(phone number hidden)/how-to-rank-higher-on-airbnb/ but otherwise, if you have a longish term guest (under 30 days) you're protected from an unwanted roommate.
Maybe highlighting holiday specials or local events to you would encourage some holiday bookings, as well.
Either way, I sympathize - good luck!
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Keith
Keitha year ago
This is normal in the US. Hotels have this problem as well. Either adjust pricing or just enjoy the time off. I'm experimenting with automated pricing services to see if those bring more guests. Everbooked and beyond pricing both look promising.
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roy and patti
roy and pattia year ago
I know these are slow months but what bothers me is that I'm not getting any inquiries for future months like I used to
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Adam
Adama year ago
oh snap i didnt know they had services to auto adjust pricing, i am definitely going to take a look at those
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-92927
Major decline in reservation requests
Im seeing a major decline in reservation requests starting in the month of November. Ive lowered the price 30% & enabled instant book, and Im still not seeing many requests.
Ive heard this is seasonality, thats understandable, but I depend on the Airbnb income for rent. Does anyone have any tricks for surviving the winter ? When do things start to pickup again ?
Ive thought of getting a full-time roommate but I know enough about tenant law to know that there is no such thing as a 90-day sublease, once your in, your in.
7 comments•1 like
Follow
Like
Siobhann
roy and patti
roy and patti2 years ago
November is bad for everyone
Like 1 like
Adam
Adam2 years ago
is december or january better ?
Like
roy and patti
roy and patti2 years ago
I started in April was booked solid till nov. I've been told dec and jan are bad also than it picks up
Like
Siobhann
Siobhann2 years ago
I've seen this too, after a very fast-paced fall.
Maybe read through this article I found to see if any of these areas of your hosting need updating? www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton(phone number hidden)/how-to-rank-higher-on-airbnb/ but otherwise, if you have a longish term guest (under 30 days) you're protected from an unwanted roommate.
Maybe highlighting holiday specials or local events to you would encourage some holiday bookings, as well.
Either way, I sympathize - good luck!
Like 2 likes
Keith
Keitha year ago
This is normal in the US. Hotels have this problem as well. Either adjust pricing or just enjoy the time off. I'm experimenting with automated pricing services to see if those bring more guests. Everbooked and beyond pricing both look promising.
Like 1 like
roy and patti
roy and pattia year ago
I know these are slow months but what bothers me is that I'm not getting any inquiries for future months like I used to
Like 1 like
Adam
Adama year ago
oh snap i didnt know they had services to auto adjust pricing, i am definitely going to take a look at those