If you’re a property owner of a short-term rental, you know that there are a lot of things to keep track of. Between scheduling check-ins and cleaning the property, it can be challenging to find time to manage everything yourself. That’s where an Airbnb co-host comes in! In this article, we’ll discuss what a co-host is, the benefits of hiring one, and how to go about finding the right person for the job.

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What is an Airbnb Co-Host?

An Airbnb co-host is someone who helps manage your short-term rental. They can do anything from handling guest communication to cleaning the property between stays. Having a co-host, in addition to using an automation platform like Host Tools, can take a lot of pressure off of you and help improve your business efficiency.

Benefits of Hiring an Airbnb Co-Host

There are several benefits to hiring an Airbnb co-host, including:

• Taking pressure off of you

• Allowing you to take vacations without having to worry about your property

• Freeing up your time so that you can focus on other aspects of your business

• Increasing your business efficiency

• Improving your bottom line

What Does an Airbnb Co-Host Do?

The duties of an Airbnb co-host can vary depending on the agreement between the property owner and the co-host. However, some typical duties may include:

• Answering guest questions and concerns

• Scheduling check-in and check-out times

• Coordinate cleanings between guests

• Handling maintenance issues

• Welcoming guests upon arrival

• Providing local recommendations

• Collecting keys from guests upon departure (although we suggest using a Smartlock)

• Restock essential supplies

What are Co-Hosts Unable to Do?

While co-hosts can take on a lot of responsibility, there are some things that they are not able to do. For example, they are not able to:

• Insurance claims: Hosts are responsible for any damages that occur during a guest’s stay, regardless of whether or not a co-host is present. This includes damage caused by guests, as well as any damages that occur due to weather or other natural causes.

• Review transactions: Co-hosts are not able to review or cancel transactions. This is a host-level feature that can only be done by the account owner.

• See your taxpayer information:  Co-hosts are not able to see your taxpayer information. This is private information that can only be accessed by the account owner.

• Airbnb also does not allow co-hosts to connect to listings via a property management system like Host Tools: Host Tools will require co-hosts to connect the listing’s primary host’s Airbnb account in order to manage the listing with Host Tools. Luckily, you can connect as many Airbnb accounts as you’d like to Host Tools. Alternatively, you can add your co-host to your account using the multi-user management feature.

How to Find the Right Airbnb Co-Host?

When you’re looking for a co-host, it’s important to find someone who is reliable and trustworthy. They should also have experience in customer service and be familiar with the platform. Additionally, they should be comfortable using technology and be able to quickly learn new systems.

If you’re not sure where to start, you can post an ad on websites like Craigslist or reach out to a trusted friend or neighbor. Once you’ve found someone, it’s important to have a contract in place that outlines the duties of the co-host and what they will be paid.

How Much Does an Airbnb Co-Host Cost?

The cost of an Airbnb co-host can vary depending on the services they provide and the agreement between the property owner and the co-host. However, a typical rate may be around 10-20% of the rental income. However, some co-hosts may charge as much as 25% if they are taking on more managerial roles.

What to Include in an Airbnb Co-Host Agreement

When you’re creating an agreement with your co-host, it’s important to include the following:

• A description of the duties of the co-host: This should include a list of the duties that the co-host will be responsible for, as well as any other expectations.

• Compensation: This should include how much the co-host will be paid, as well as when they will be paid. It’s also important to include any bonuses or incentives that may be offered. Signatures: Both the property owner and the co-host should sign the agreement to make it official.

• Liability: It’s important to include a clause that states that the co-host is not liable for any damages that occur during a guest’s stay. This includes damage caused by guests, as well as any damages that occur due to weather or other natural causes.

• Signatures: Both the property owner and the co-host should sign the agreement to make it official.

By including all of these elements in your agreement, you can help to avoid any misunderstandings or conflicts down the road.

Invite a New User to Your Host Tools Account

Multi-user management can help you manage properties more easily in several ways. First, it seamlessly allows co-hosts to login and answer their own questions, make time-sensitive adjustments, and supply an overall improved guest experience. Secondly, multi-user functionality allows multiple people to work on the same listing simultaneously. Ultimately, multi-user functionality makes it easier to manage your short-term rental business and get things done efficiently and effectively. You can learn more about our multi-user feature here.

Final Thoughts

Overall, hiring a co-host is a great way to improve your Airbnb business. They can help with tasks such as check-in and check-out, cleaning, and restocking supplies.

While they are not able to do things like review transactions or see your taxpayer information, they can be a big help in running your business smoothly. When you’re creating an agreement with your co-host, be sure to include things like a description of their duties and compensation. You can create a great working relationship with your co-host with a well-written agreement and a good understanding of each other’s roles.

Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to seamlessly list on all major channels. Start your free trial today!