Create new LIsting (Airbnb, VRBO, BDC)

Department OperationsLast Revision by and DATE Ralph L (Nov 29, 2022)
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AIRBNB

  • Fully complete Airbnb listing (See below for some specifics. You need to fill out everything) 
    • Create New Listing
      • What kind of place
      • Address
      • No. of Guests
      • Amenities
      • Photos – Get it from Pcloud Drive
        • Products and Content Info – Properties – choose the property
        • Make sure to add a short description to each
        • Choose the BEST OF EACH CATEGORY
    • ·Create Title –  
      • When writing descriptions use sites like Zillow if they are up to date to help 
      • Use our other listings to get ideas for text. Make sure you don’t copy paste and it is relevant to this property.
    • Choose Highlights
    • Create Description
    • Set Nightly Price – for a new listing set the price as high as possible to avoid bookings
    • Publish Listing
  • Find your new listing and update details
  • Complete Listing details – Click Edit on Each Detail and Edit as needed
  • Pricing and Availability
  • Policies and Rules – You can check these from other listings
  • Info for guests

UPLISTING

  • Settings
  • Import New Airbnb listings
  • Elam – Import New Listings
  • Show Connected Listing – Find the new listing

Booking.Com

  • Log in to Booking.com group home
    • Add new property
    • Select Country- US
    • Homes- Entire Place
    • Where else is your property listed ( Airbnb/VRBO/Another Website)
    • Property Name (Copy the one in Airbnb)
    • Property Address – Pin the location
    • Property Details
      • Bedroom
      • How many guests can stay
      • How many bathrooms
      • What can guests use at your place ( check as many as possible that is available)
      • Do you serve guests breakfast – NO
      • Is parking available to guests
      • What languages do you or your staff speak
      • House rules
        • Children Allowed
        • Check in and Checkout ( Refer to Airbnb/Uplisting)
      • Host profile
        • None of the above/I’ll add these later
      • Photos – Get it from Pcloud Drive
        • Products and Content Info – Properties – choose the property
        • Make sure to add a short description to each
        • Choose the BEST OF EACH CATEGORY
      • Are you able to charge credit cards at your property? -NO
      • How much do you want to charge per night?
        • For a new listing set the price as high as possible to avoid booking
        • Do you want to lower your price by 20% for your first guests? – NO
      • Rate plans
      • When is the first date that guests can check in?
        • On A Specific Date
        • Choose at least 2-3 months away
      • Do you want to sync your availability with another website?
        • Yes, I’ll connect with a channel manager
    • Click on tick boxes to Certify the listing
  • Once Listing is live – Go to:
    • Rates and Availability
    • Rate Plans –
      • Delete- Non-refundable Rate
      • Delete- Weekly Rate

ACCOUNTING (Quickbooks)

  • Invoicing Guest Booking and upsells
    • STRIPE
    • Booking.com
    • Airbnb is automatic

      • Check Stripe for Payoutsand create guest invoices. We follow the format and percentage for each managed and owned property.
      • Mark the invoice PAID via Stripe clearing account in Quickbooks.

      • Check Booking.com reservations that are not Paid Online and create invoices. We follow the format and percentage for each managed and owned property.
      • Mark the invoice PAID via BDC clearing account in Quickbooks.

      • In Quickbooks, reconcile the payment and make the balance at ZERO