You must have heard quite a lot about Superman, superstar and superhero. Right?
But what is this new ‘Superhost’ on Airbnb? Well, it is also a hero, aka a host (this is the one without any capes or suit), who serves guests on Airbnb.
A Superhost is a host who puts in blood, sweat, and tears to provide excellent hospitality. Someone with less complaints and more satisfied guests. Someone with the most positive reviews on the listings and profile.
These hosts have a red-yellow badge that appears on their Airbnb listing and profile. Guests can easily use this badge to identify a Superhost.
But how can a host become a Superhost? What are the requirements? Does it come with perks and benefits? Read on to learn all this!
How to Become an Airbnb Superhost?
If you’re a listing owner, you must meet these criteria to be a Superhost:
- Have a 90% response rate or higher
- Host a minimum of 10 reservations, or 3 reservations for 100 nights at least
- Maintain a 4.8 overall rating or higher
- Maintain a cancellation rate of less than 1%
Please note that there can be exceptions for cancellation if a booking is declined due to Major Disruptive Events or other reasons that are valid.
Also, these rules to achieve the badge only apply to listings in which the owner is the host. If a host is a co-host, they aren’t eligible for Superhost status.
You’ve Met the Superhost Requirements—Now What?
When you (host) meet Airbnb Superhost requirements, Airbnb automatically grants you Supperhost status—no need to submit any application.
And Airbnb will notify you of your status at the end of each quarterly assessment period.
Airbnb evaluates the performance of the host for 4 times a year:
- January 1st
- April 1st
- July 1st
- October 1st
If you meet all the requirements between assessment periods, you’ll still have to wait until the next evaluation cycle (January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, or October 1st) to officially receive the status—provided you’re still eligible by then.
Keep in mind that it might take up to a week for the Superhost badge to appear on your listing even after the status is awarded to you.
Who is Evaluated: Host, Co-host, or Both?
According to an Airbnb guide, only the host (the listing owner) is evaluated for Airbnb Superhost status based on their performance with home listings.
Co-hosts are not eligible for Superhost status, even if they manage the listing as a primary host. Their performance doesn’t count toward Superhost evaluation.
In addition, experience hosts are also not eligible. Hosting Airbnb experiences doesn’t count toward Superhost status.
However, if a co-host or experience host also owns a separate home listing, they can be evaluated only based on the performance of that listing.
What Are Advantages of Being a Superhost?
A Superhost isn’t just about getting that red-yellow badge, but a lot of premium perks:
- Better listing rankings in the search results
- Attract more guests due to the Superhost status being shown on the profile
- Airbnb promotes your properties in promotional emails
- Get an Airbnb coupon of $100 if you maintain the status for 365 days straight
- Get 20% more referral onus over the standard bonus
- Dedicated Superhost search filter includes you, too
- Early access to new features and programs
- Receive priority customer support
While it indeed requires a lot of work to get Superhost status, the benefits that come with it are enough to keep you motivated. Be sure you offer the best hospitality to your guests, meet the requirements, and get that all-time-desired badge.
Superhosts Vs Non-Superhosts: Who Can Earn More?
Of course, Superhosts, without a doubt.
According to a report by AirDNA, Superhosts can earn 29% more revenue in a year than non-superhosts. Isn’t it amazing to hear such a big difference?
The resort also mentions the revenue potential for both parties.
Superhosts can earn $48,277 a year, which is $10,984 higher than the standard hosts, with a revenue potential of $37,293 per year.
Hence, it is proved that Superhosts earn more than regular hosts.
Is Having Superhost Status Worth It?
If we look at the perks and benefits that come with being a Superhost and earning potential, having this status is definitely worth it. It brings more bookings so earnings.
However, becoming a Superhost isn’t easy at all. On top of that, maintaining it is another tough job. You have to work hard with dedication and commitment to keep it.
If you get this status, make sure you keep working at the same pace to keep it.
Conclusion
Becoming an Airbnb Superhost is a big achievement. It brings more bookings, better visibility, and higher earnings (which is the goal of your rental venture).
To get there, you need to meet the above mentioned requirements and offer great service. While it takes hard work, the rewards make it worth the effort.
Once you reach Superhost status, keep working hard to maintain it.
FAQs
Is There an Application Process to Be a Superhost?
No, there is no application process. Airbnb automatically grants Superhost status when a host meets all the required criteria.
How Long Does It Take for a Host to Qualify?
It can take a year to qualify as Airbnb assesses your last 356-day performance every three months. But, it requires consistent high ratings and good service to achieve this status.
Are You a Superhost? Here Is How You Can Know.
To check if you're a Superhost, log in to your Airbnb hosting account. Go to the ‘Progress’ tab on your dashboard, where you'll see your Superhost status.
Airbnb also sends an email when you achieve or renew your status.
Is There Any 5-Star Review Requirement?
No, there is no requirement for the number of 5-star reviews a host should have. However, Airbnb requires hosts to maintain an overall rating of 4.8 to quality.
This means that a host should have at least 96% of the total reviews to be 5-star—the percentage of negative or 1-star reviews shouldn’t pass the 4% limit.
