Can I Transfer Reviews When I Buy an Airbnb? (Episode 412)

How To Transfer & Optimize Your Airbnb Business As A New Owner

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Vanessa asks:

We run a short-term rental on Whidbey Island in Washington State called Bells Beach Lookout. Thanks to you, it’s been going really well. We are in the process of purchasing our second short-term rental. The seller of this house is also an Airbnb host and has done very well. She has great reviews — like 4.93 — but I learned from Airbnb that those reviews can’t be transferred. What tips do you have for me to make this transition effective and make it easy for past guests to want to come back? How can I connect with this seller, and what questions or requests should I be making of her? 

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:44) Airbnb’s Terms & Conditions About Transferring 

(00:05:14) What To Request From The Current Owner 

(00:09:41) Updating & Optimizing The Listing

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