How to get your Jersey City short-term rental property to book fast (Airbnb and VRBO)
Looking to list your Jersey City home for rent on Airbnb and VRBO? Your home is the perfect choice for travelers who want to be close to New York City without paying the city's high short-term rental and hotel rates. Guests can easily commute 30-60 minutes into the city from your available home for rent!
I am Miranda, a professional real estate photographer in Jersey City, NJ and I photograph short-term property rentals listed on Airbnb and VRBO.
How to get your Jersey City Airbnb and VRBO short term rental to book fast
Professional photography
To list your short-term rental property on Airbnb and VRBO, it's essential to have high-quality photos that will attract inquiries and prompt bookings. As a user of short-term rental websites like Airbnb and VRBO, I often come across listings with low-quality, dark photos that are poorly angled and poorly lit. These kinds of photos make me hesitant and I quickly move on to listings with the best photos, as it shows that the property managers care about their home and strive to make it presentable for their guests. It's crucial to have professional real estate photography to instill trust in potential customers and reassure them that your property is the right choice for their stay.
You can learn more about my pricing and packages: real estate professional photography services
Staging and Interior design
I provide a real estate photography checklist for those who can’t afford a designer or cleaning crew. Here are some essential tips for staging and interior design to make your short-term rental property listing stand out:
Opt for neutral colors with 1-2 pops of colors in each room, such as tans, whites, blues, or whites, blacks, and metallic elements like gold or silver.
Incorporate green, a popular color, and add natural elements like faux plants to create an inviting and elevated space
Adding soft blankets, rugs, and neutral color blackout curtains will make your rental property feel cozy
Choose your curtain size correctly
Choose a rug size correctly
Ensure your pillows are fluffed and the bedding folds are neatly straightened.
The kitchen counters should be minimal to just a coffee machine, storage containers, a pretty soap pump, faux plants/flowers/fruits, knives, and a wooden cutting board. Everything else can be stowed away neatly in the cabinets.
Keep your closets clutter-free and proudly display the "extras" for your guests, such as towels, toilet paper, paper towels, pillows, and blankets in a labeled matching set of bins.
Store games out of sight in cabinets or storage bins. If the game fits the interior color palette, such as Jenga or chess sets with neutral colors, it could work.
Make sure any books on display harmonize with the color palette in the rooms.
Your photos need to be removed. Lock up personal items in a safe or locked room.
Declutter and make it easy to clean. Consider furniture, floors, and counters easy to wipe down/vacuum/dust so it’s ready super fast for the next guest.
Make sure each room has plenty of space and storage compartments
Use art and inspiration from your local city- like Downtown Jersey City art markets
Hire a property manager and cleaning crew
You may not have the time to take on your short-term property full-time. You have to realize when you start to book your property quickly because of the professional photos and beautiful staging, your calendar would be full of things to do, such as:
answering inquiries
tracking guest special requests
sharing local guides
checking security footage
fulfilling the demands of your guests
cleaning
taking inventory
restocking inventory
replacing damaged items
replacing stolen items
replacing stained bedding and towels
collecting payments
submitting insurance claims
and more
A recommendation for cleaners in Jersey City
I recommend Maids a La Carte in Jersey City to clean your rental property as they are the most reliable and trustworthy- the team will do a stellar job of keeping your home looking clean.
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Jersey City short term rental real estate photographer who gets properties to book fast
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