Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management Ep121: Hosting Tips from the Largest Airbnb Concierge Service in Amsterdam
Jan 23, 2017
28:12
Jasper is joined by Dirk Minnebo, Founder of Iamb&b which is the largest short term rental management company in Amsterdam! Dirk’s company manages listings in both Amsterdam and Paris and he brings some valuable knowledge to this interview on the topic of optimizing your listing and creating a great experience for your guests.
As many of you know, Airbnb is now limiting the number of nights a year hosts can rent out their place in Amsterdam, but surprisingly Dirk says this will help instead of hurt his business. Tune in for a great interview!
Some of the topics covered
Background of Iamb&b
•Largest short term rental management company in Amsterdam
•Founded by Dirk In 2014
•Manages 800 listings in Amsterdam and 100 in Paris
Recent Airbnb enforcement of rental restrictions
Why the restrictions will actually help Iamb&b
Why Airbnb is stepping up regulation enforcement
Dirk’s advice to Airbnb hosts
•Be honest about your listing (mention the faults)
•Remember that what is “normal” in your country might not be normal elsewhere
•Make your listing personal
•Focus on cleanliness
•Use white linens and white towels
•Remember that the details matter
oSticker on the toilet roll
oOne hair in the bed/shower will ruin the guest’s experience and your 5-star rating
The flaw in Airbnb’s pricing algorithms
•Conflict of interest between what’s best for the host and what’s best for the guest.
How Iamb&b helps hosts maximize their pad's potential
•Iamb&b can take care of the whole process from listing and renting to cleaning
Recommended tools
•Beyond Pricing
What’s next for Iamb&b
Learn more about Iamb&b
Paris: http://iambnb.fr
Amsterdam: http://iambnb.nl
Resources mentioned
beyondpricing.com Use promo code: GP4YP for one FREE month and $60 in credit
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!
As many of you know, Airbnb is now limiting the number of nights a year hosts can rent out their place in Amsterdam, but surprisingly Dirk says this will help instead of hurt his business. Tune in for a great interview!
Some of the topics covered
Background of Iamb&b
•Largest short term rental management company in Amsterdam
•Founded by Dirk In 2014
•Manages 800 listings in Amsterdam and 100 in Paris
Recent Airbnb enforcement of rental restrictions
Why the restrictions will actually help Iamb&b
Why Airbnb is stepping up regulation enforcement
Dirk’s advice to Airbnb hosts
•Be honest about your listing (mention the faults)
•Remember that what is “normal” in your country might not be normal elsewhere
•Make your listing personal
•Focus on cleanliness
•Use white linens and white towels
•Remember that the details matter
oSticker on the toilet roll
oOne hair in the bed/shower will ruin the guest’s experience and your 5-star rating
The flaw in Airbnb’s pricing algorithms
•Conflict of interest between what’s best for the host and what’s best for the guest.
How Iamb&b helps hosts maximize their pad's potential
•Iamb&b can take care of the whole process from listing and renting to cleaning
Recommended tools
•Beyond Pricing
What’s next for Iamb&b
Learn more about Iamb&b
Paris: http://iambnb.fr
Amsterdam: http://iambnb.nl
Resources mentioned
beyondpricing.com Use promo code: GP4YP for one FREE month and $60 in credit
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!
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