{"id":1057,"date":"2022-05-04T02:26:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T02:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ateasebnb.com\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2023-02-08T03:53:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T11:53:42","slug":"screening-airbnb-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ateasebnb.com\/screening-airbnb-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Effectively Screen Airbnb Guests for a Quality Airbnb Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The scariest part about being an Airbnb host is renting out property to complete strangers. It goes without saying that you want to let trustworthy people rent from you. But how do you know when someone is trustworthy when you don\u2019t even meet them? In this article, we\u2019ll go over the 4 steps to an effective guest screening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Require Guest ID Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Airbnb has a tremendously useful verified ID process<\/a> so that you can require guests to verify themselves before they can book your property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After getting your own ID verified, you can go to the \u201cReservation Requirements\u201d page, check the box for \u201crequire guests to go through verification,\u201d and then save your changes. This verification will at least give you the guest\u2019s basic contact information and physical address.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Check Guest Reviews<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Airbnb, hosts are able to leave their reviews on their guests as well as the other way around. When you want to verify a guest\u2019s intentions, it\u2019s possible for you, the host, to explore other host reviews on that guest. It\u2019s a terrific way to check the reputation of your guest before you agree to let them book your space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note Online Interactions With Potential Guests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most effective ways of screening a potential guest is to analyze their interactions with you over messages. This is where you can ask the guest important questions to make sure they understand what you expect of them while they live in your property. And the consequences of failing to comply with your house rules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do they want to pay you outside of Airbnb? Red flag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are they asking you a bunch of questions that were answered on your listing and profile? Red flag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are they asking odd questions about neighbors or surveillance on the property? Red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inspect Social Media Connections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one might seem odd, but it\u2019s very useful to you as the host. Airbnb users are able to link their social media accounts, like Facebook. If you have concerns about a guest and aren\u2019t learning anything from the prior steps, you can learn a lot about the guest from his\/her social media profile. <\/p>\n\n\n

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In Short<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Renting out your property can be a gamble, and sometimes, not even following these guidelines will completely save you from troublesome guests. Need a hand with handling your Airbnb guest? Get in touch with us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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