With 150 million users (and counting), Airbnb is certainly the place to be when you own a vacation rental. Competition can be fierce though. Other vacation rentals in your area are vying for the same guests. It’s not enough to simply list your home and wait for the bookings to roll in.
How do you stand out in the search results? And, how can you rank higher? To answer those questions, we dived into how Airbnb’s search algorithm works and found ways you can help boost your position.
Here’s what to know:
In fact, Airbnb assesses more than 100 different factors when ranking vacation rental listings in search results. However, they explain that some factors weigh more than others in their search algorithm. These include:
Other Airbnb ranking factors can include:
While Airbnb keeps their exact ratings method and algorithm under wraps, the good news is that you can help boost your position. Some of the top ways to improve your ranking:
Your home is a success waiting to happen. We'll show you how.
Now that you better understand Airbnb’s ranking algorithm and have these actionable tips, your vacation home is on its way to ranking higher in guests’ search results.
Call 844-518-0967 to speak with a Homeowner Consultant, who can answer preliminary questions and see if we’d be a good fit for you.
If you'd like to move forward, we’ll put you in touch with our market expert in your neighborhood to explore the financial potential of your home, outline our management fee, and introduce your local team.
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