It is the main platform used by users who want to rent in Jarabacoa.
SANTO DOMINGO – When people talk about Airbnb, they primarily think of lodging. However, this platform offers various business opportunities that real estate agents and entrepreneurs can leverage, taking advantage of its current boom.
One of the areas, for example, that many real estate advisors are dedicated to has to do with property management, which allows the investor who acquires a property for these purposes to buy it and delegate the operational part of its management, without having to intervene in any of the stages of the rental process.
We consulted Paola Simó, CEO of Cabin Brokers, dedicated to mountain tourism in Jarabacoa, about the different business opportunities that this modality allows and what the administrative management of a short-stay rental property entails.
1-What business models have emerged from Airbnb?
Rental management, property management, subletting properties for short-term rental (with prior agreement between the landlord and the tenant) and the purchase of investment properties.
2. How does the agent handle property management fees?
Property management fees are calculated based on the monthly rental income received. In other words, a percentage of the total bookings generated in the month is charged.
3-How is Airbnb doing in Jarabacoa?
It is the main platform used by users who want to rent in Jarabacoa.
4-Whatare the responsibilities involved in managing a short-term rental property?
Managing a property involves the following responsibilities: managing the rental of the property through various means, coordinating and supervising the cleaning of the property, overseeing the inventory of the property's furnishings, and supervising repair or maintenance work on the property.
5- Does Cabin Brokers have a division for this?
Of course, we have a specialized rental department that handles these matters, and the owner's only concern is receiving their money at the end of the month.
6-What type of properties are available for rent in Jarabacoa on Airbnb?
From apartments to villas, including 1-bedroom apartments and villas with up to 7 or 8 bedrooms.
Airbnb figures
According to the platform's official website, as of December 31, there were 100,000 locations with active listings on Airbnb, 6 million active listings worldwide; as of June 30, 2021, more than 220 countries and regions had listings and more than 4 million hosts; as of September 20 of last year, 1 billion travelers had stayed since its inception; and as of February of this year, more than $150 billion in host revenue had been recorded since its founding.
