Our tips for preparing your home for short-term rental

Your Airbnb concierge service shares a few tips to help you prepare your property and showcase it to maximize your rental income!

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Know your property well

First and foremost, we recommend researching the specifics of your property, particularly the Airbnb market in your city (for example, you can read our report on the situation in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. You can also consult booking platforms that list offers like Airbnb or Abritel) to get an idea of the nightly rates in your area. This preliminary study will allow you to determine the price you want to set for your property. Of course, this price must respect the income you want to generate from your rental. To help you find the right price, you can refer to reports from Airdna, which provides data such as occupancy rates. This will specifically give you a better view of seasonality so you can adjust your pricing accordingly.

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Showcasing your property

Once you know more about the status of your property, it is time to prepare it before posting your listing for short-term rental. Our network of over 500 professional concierges, experts in the short-term rental field, allows us to advise you with full knowledge of the facts and provide you with the following tips. You should know, for example, that travelers will have a choice among many offers, and your property must stand out to spark their interest. The best way is to furnish and decorate your property to make your guests want to stay there (and return!). And of course, remember to clean so that everything is spotless before posting your listing. Adopt a clean, simple style and highlight your property's assets, such as its natural light or amenities. Take a look at our Instagram account; we post plenty of decoration ideas. If you cannot handle all of this yourself, you can call on our Welkeys Premium experts, who manage our full-service solution. From listing management, guest communication and screening, to check-ins, check-outs, and cleaning, we take care of everything!

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Preparing for exceptional circumstances

Sometimes you may need to leave your home for professional reasons, such as expatriation. This increases your property's availability for short-term rentals. First, we recommend turning to a specialized moving service like Les 3 Déménageurs. This type of move requires special care for your belongings as well as in-depth knowledge of the customs regulations of your destination country.

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A little information about Les 3 Déménageurs

The company Les 3 Déménageurs specializes in international moving for individuals and professionals. They handle the organization of transport for individuals, families, retirees, employees, military personnel, police officers, etc. Present in the Paris region, Lyon, and Cotonou (Benin), Les 3 Déménageurs offers a high-quality door-to-door service whether you are moving abroad or returning to France. They handle all types of goods (boxes, pianos, artwork, cars, etc.) and any volume. Their services, performed with recognized expertise, include: organization and packing of effects, customs management, transport and delivery to the new home, and unpacking. You only need to provide all documents on time. Furthermore, enjoy a 5% discount with the code "Welkeys".

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Once your move is in good hands, our Welkeys Premium experts will take care of optimizing your income by providing full management of your property. We handle everything during your absence while still giving you the option to block your calendar when you return home! :)