How to List Your Apartment on Airbnb: The Checklist

Everything to prepare before your first guest arrives

A good first month decides your ranking for a long time. Prepare these points before you publish, and your first guests will leave the reviews that bring the next ones.

Rules and paperwork

  • Check the building rules and talk to the administration.
  • Find out which local registration or tourism permit applies.
  • Ask your accountant how rental income is taxed.

The apartment

  • Good mattress, blackout curtains and two sets of bed linen per bed.
  • Fast wifi with the password visible, plus a desk for remote workers.
  • A basic kitchen: pans, coffee maker, oil, salt and coffee for the first morning.

Listing and price

  • At least 20 bright, horizontal photos, best room first.
  • A title that names the main benefit, a description that answers questions before they are asked.
  • A slightly lower launch price for the first five bookings.

Arrival

Self check-in with a key box or smart lock, a short welcome guide and a local contact for emergencies. Guests rate the arrival first, so make it simple.

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