Your First 30 Days as a Host
A practical guide to what new hosts should focus on during their first month of short-term hosting.
Your first 30 days are about building a reliable operating routine while collecting enough data to improve your listing.
- Week 1 – Verify the foundation:
- Check listing accuracy.
- Confirm pricing and availability.
- Test guest communication.
- Verify OTA connections.
- Ensure housekeeping and check-in processes work.
- Week 2 – Observe guest behaviour:
- Review enquiries.
- Note frequently asked questions.
- Track booking sources.
- Monitor occupancy and pricing.
- Review any guest feedback.
- Week 3 – Optimise:
- Improve unclear listing content.
- Adjust pricing where necessary.
- Review low-demand dates.
- Improve photographs if they are not presenting the property well.
- Review amenities and policies.
- Week 4 – Measure:
- Compare actual occupancy with your target.
- Review revenue and net payout.
- Review cancellations.
- Identify which channels are performing.
- Create priorities for the next month.
Tip: Avoid making major pricing changes every day. Give each meaningful adjustment enough time to produce useful data.
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