Airbnb Update: Stop Freaking Out

Bill Faeth Unfiltered

Apr 22, 2025•20 min

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There's a lot of noise out there about the Airbnb update—but here's the truth: don't freak out. If you're using a PMS like OwnerRez, Hospitable, or Guesty, just disclose what you’re doing in your listing. Background checks? Contracts? Email collection? Say it upfront.

This isn’t a panic moment—it's a wake-up call to own your customer and build your email list the right way. I’m sharing how I’ve pushed to 43% direct bookings using simple tools like MarketMySTR and Futurestay, plus the two extra steps that make the biggest difference in profit.

00:00 Airbnb Update: What's Really Changed?

02:30 Owning Your Customer: Strategies and Tips

05:46 The Importance of Taking Extra Steps

07:33 Investing in the Right Properties

08:51 Maximizing Direct Bookings

16:15 Final Thoughts and Caution

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