The market is still strong for vacation rentals. If you own an active rental business, you're not selling a vacation home. You're selling a unique business opportunity that provides value to investors and buyers.
Many homeowners believe it is a smart idea to sell their house in a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). However, licensed agents are recommended. A commission fee is usually between 5-6% for most real estate agents. Although it may seem high-priced, we believe it is worth it.
Second, consider adding the owner to your account and making them an authorized contact until any future bookings have been made. After you have added the new owner to the account as an authorized person, you need to decide how to manage the payments.
You can keep your status as a host by following these steps. Airbnb "superhost” status is tied only to a specified time and qualified duration. Superhost status can be earned 4 times per calendar year. You can either keep it with other properties or get it back after you move to a new one.
It can be hard to sell your rental property when you have future bookings. Buyers will prefer to rent places that can be rented quickly to tenants. You shouldn't be trying to make more money by renting out future rentals to buyers. Instead, you should simply sell your property to move on.
It can be costly to have a realtor advertise your property. However, an agent can give you access to investors and buyers that are not available to you.
If you don't want to give up all your hard work and accomplishments for your Airbnb, especially if you have achieved Superhost status, you might consider selling your property while still managing the Airbnb property as its owner. Your Airbnb URL, reviews and status can all be kept. You will only need to update your bank account information.
