How to Create the Perfect Las Vegas Rental Listing
If you own or manage short-term rental properties like Airbnb or corporate accommodations, avoiding vacancy during COVID-19 could be a challenge. Las Vegas rental properties have certainly suffered in the COVID economy, but with governments across the country continuing to relax their pandemic restrictions rental property owners could soon see a much-need uptick in bookings.
With the approaching possibility of a higher percentage of travelers visiting Las Vegas for personal or work-related reasons, you should probably prepare by updating your rental listings. Regardless of the platform you use to rent out your space, there are a few simple upgrades you can make to keep your room or apartment occupied.
Add Professional Property Photos
You should always avoid using phone-captured photos on any rental listing. With lots of options for travelers to choose from, offering enticing imagery of the space is a great way to capture their attention and get more bookings.
You can hire a professional Las Vegas real estate photographer to take pictures of the space for around $100-$200, and likely earn the investment back in a month or less. Be sure to spruce up the space before the photographer visits the property, including cleaning the floors and kitchen/bathroom surfaces, making the beds, and organizing any additional items.
Make sure to have the photographer take pictures of certain important amenities, such as the ironing board, closet space, kitchen items, extra blankets and towels, or anything else that makes your place extra desirable for visitors.
Include a Detailed, Well-written Description
Travelers want to be sure that they have comfortable accommodations during their trip. Consider that they’re leaving the comfort of their own home and staying in a strange place; by assuring renters that they can comfortably relax after a long day of sight-seeing or working, they’ll feel more confident about booking your property.
Include every possible detail about the space, such as:
Where they can park and how to access the room
How many people can occupy the room
Whether the room includes a fan or a crib
What dishes and appliances are in the kitchen (if applicable)
Extra bathroom amenities like lotion and hair tools
Community amenities such as a pool, gym, or laundry facilities
You should also include any extra items they may have access to like books, games, umbrellas, etc. Travelers who know what to expect from their accommodations can pack accordingly, enjoy the space, and leave positive reviews for future guests.
Purchase New Décor Items and Quality Toiletries
Adding inexpensive décor items to your Las Vegas rental is a great way to improve the look and feel of the space and inspire visitors to leave glowing reviews. Simple aesthetics like color-coordinated textiles, stylish accent pillows, and matching wall art can make the room feel inviting and homey, giving your guests a better overall travel experience.
Spending a couple extra dollars to provide good shampoo and conditioner is another simple, inexpensive way to make travelers feel at home in a strange place. Giving them the impression that you care enough about their comfort to offer quality toiletries like moisturizing, fragrant shampoos, conditioners, and lotions helps them feel welcome. Just make sure that you don’t forget to include these details in the photos and description! Giving them one less thing to carry on the plane is a favor they will surely appreciate.
Overall, spending just a couple hundred bucks can have a huge payoff for rental listings. Capture Airbnb browsers with high-quality photos, and win them over with a detailed description of the wonderful amenities to get more bookings, and better reviews for your Las Vegas rental property.
