How to help clients 'Airbnb' their home
Agents can play a valuable role ensuring their clients are set up for rental success by identifying homes that might be great rentals, suggesting improvements and updates, and informing owners of local rules. Here's what to know
by Jenny Usaj Sep 30
Short-term rental company AvantStay launches brokerage arm
Demand from the company's customers has spurred the launch of AvantStay's brokerage arm, which aims to assist buyers in search of sound investments
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
Institutional investors are coming for the short-term rental market
Experts say the transition for institutions is 'inevitable' and that it may ultimately bring a few perks, like lower pricing and more inventory, to short-term rental guests
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 24
What agents should know about working with institutional investors
Formerly a commercial real estate agent, Dan Noma, Jr. has focused his work on institutional investors for more than a decade. Here, he shares what he’s learned and why agents should consider this sector of the industry
Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?
Opinion
An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus — and if the risks are worth the effort. What advice should her broker give her?
by Anthony Askowitz Jul 21
Short-term rental firms hone in on safety rules after alleged rape
Vrbo and Tripadvisor are reviewing how hosts transfer keys after a Bloomberg investigation into violent crimes at Airbnb listings
What is dynamic pricing for short-term rentals and how does it work?
Today, there are a number of digital dynamic pricing tools available to property owners that automatically change prices on properties based on a variety of market factors
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15
Where travelers are planning their getaways this 'hot vax summer'
Travelers are mostly seeking family-friendly short-term rentals in rural areas relatively close to home. But, major cities have risen in popularity for long-term summer stays too
Airbnb faces Q1 loss of $1B
Despite continuing to suffer losses in the wake of the pandemic, Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky expressed optimism about an upcoming summer full of pent-up travel demand.
by Lillian Dickerson May 14
US on pace for best summer ever for short-term rentals
Nationally, short-term rentals are already seeing summer 2021 demand exceed 2019 levels, according to AirDNA, a short-term rental analytics company
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
Inman Handbook: Finding success in the short-term rental market
With this summer's short-term rental market poised to be yet another busy one, owners need to be on top of their game. Here's how investors and independent hosts can succeed
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Compass sued over rental where partygoer was fatally shot
The brokerage says that the agent who allegedly knew the property would be used as a party venue was fired about a month ago
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 27
Beyond Pricing rebrands as Beyond to reflect growth
The startup says it now offers more than a dynamic pricing tool designed to maximize rental revenue for Airbnb hosts and property managers
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 22
Douglas Elliman parent company invests in another proptech startup
Vector Group, which launched its proptech investment arm in March, has now added Humming Homes to its list of invested in companies
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
How investors can make the most of Airbnb's new flexible dates feature
The new search feature could be a good thing for both guests and hosts, providing more stay options for the former and more exposure for the latter
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29