taken of the property . Potential guests look at photos first and then at reviews , so it ’ s not worth skimping on this ; the photos will more than pay for themselves in the long run .
• Put load shedding measures in place . Get an inverter or UPS so guests have internet access at all times . This is particularly important for hosts in the Western Cape in light of the City of Cape Town ’ s new partnership with Airbnb to attract remote workers . It ’ s also an easy way to differentiate the listing and attract extra bookings in general .
• Make use of dynamic pricing . Test a few pricing tools that use aggregated data to price the listing accurately . Some research should also be done to get a feel for what other properties are charging . Additionally , hosts must look at what events are scheduled to take place in their cities and adjust the price of their rental in line with anticipated demand for accommodation .
• Have a flexible cancellation policy . If the pandemic has taught us anything it ’ s that life can change at a moment ’ s notice . Nowadays , guests are less willing to book accommodation with strict or moderate cancellation policies .
• Offer shorter stays and / or