WELKEYS GOODTIP: 5 good reasons to use an Airbnb concierge service

Airbnb concierge, rental management, key exchange, cleaning, reservation management, listing creation, pricing... As a short-term rental owner, these terms are likely familiar, but have you hesitated to use an Airbnb concierge service? Whether it's your primary residence, a second home, or a commercial space you've converted into an Airbnb, the short-term rental adventure can boost your income while slowly eating up all your free time. That is why more and more owners are choosing to use an Airbnb concierge service today.

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Experts dedicated to your Airbnb rental

When you decide to list your property on a short-term rental platform (Airbnb, Booking.com, Wimdu, TripAdvisor, HomeAway...), you may face new challenges and responsibilities. Even before your first bookings, you must choose your distribution platform, write your listing, and set your nightly rental price. Then, once it's live, logistical questions come to mind: How do I hand over the keys? Should I provide linens? Who will do the cleaning? How do we handle the move-in/move-out inspection?

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Fortunately, there are teams of experts ready to take care of the complete management of your Airbnb rental. With years of experience in the seasonal rental field, a concierge service is best equipped to list your property on not just one, but several booking platforms, take professional photos, and write an attractive listing. Choose an agency capable of analyzing your rental price based on its location, features, similar properties in the area, and, most importantly, seasonality. These Revenue Management experts will help you get the most profit possible from your investment. Finally, regarding logistics, your management partner already handles hundreds of properties across France, and for them, check-ins, cleaning, linens, and key exchanges are a breeze.

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Less stress

Getting started in seasonal rentals is not easy on your schedule or your finances. Between managing your guests and maintaining your property, you don't know where to turn. While most of you start Airbnb rentals to generate extra income, a large majority fail to enjoy it as they should. Why? Simply because you spend more time worrying about your guests' well-being and getting your apartment ready between rentals than actually enjoying the profits it brings. So, how can you relieve all this stress? Simply by investing in an Airbnb concierge service. By entrusting your property to an agency for full management, you can finally enjoy your free time and take the vacation you've been dreaming of while still renting out your property.

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Hotel-quality services for your guests

The success of your listing depends essentially on the satisfaction of your guests and the reviews they leave, in short, on the quality of your services. By using concierge services, you not only benefit from the quality of their listings and their ranking on booking platforms but also from their professionalism. An Airbnb concierge service works with hospitality professionals for cleaning and bed and household linens, which is highly appreciated by travelers. Your guests' experience begins the moment they book, which is why an entire team is dedicated to their well-being before, during, and after their stay. An Airbnb concierge service is capable of meeting your guests' needs at any time!

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Enjoy your free time to do what you want

While your Airbnb concierge has a certain talent for managing your listing and welcoming your guests, we don't doubt yours. Enjoy your free time to do what you love, whether it's a simple hobby or a career project! Get started with peace of mind; your concierge takes care of everything while you dive 100% into all your projects thanks to the income generated by your Airbnb rental. Conversely, if you have a very demanding job, take the opportunity to reconnect with your friends and family.

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Avoid misunderstandings

Whether with your guests or your service providers, you are not immune to misunderstandings when Airbnb management is not your main activity. Indeed, your guests may come from the other side of the world to stay in your Airbnb, and very often, between time zone differences and language barriers, a mix-up regarding check-in times or the equipment available in your property can happen quickly. The result? Your guests may express their dissatisfaction in a review on your listing. Furthermore, in high season, the number of guests increases, as do their expectations, so you must ensure you pass on the right information to your cleaning teams and not get things mixed up between two rentals.

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Once again, your Airbnb concierge takes care of all that and follows your apartment (and your guests) from start to finish. No more misunderstandings or forgotten cleanings! As you have read, there are many advantages to using an Airbnb concierge service. Rental management is no small task, and it is better to delegate it to professionals. At Welkeys, we are committed to taking care of your seasonal rental while maximizing your income. Our experts, from the top hospitality and business schools, ensure an unforgettable stay for your guests and an 80% occupancy rate.