The Pre-Stay Checklist That Guarantees 5-Star Reviews! | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 06

5-STAR REVIEWS DON’T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT...HERE’S THE SECRET! Most Airbnb hosts wait until it’s too late to fix problems. Leading to bad reviews, lost revenue, and angry guests. What if you could eliminate guest complaints BEFORE they happen? In this episode, we break down: ●︎ The EXACT Pre-Stay Checklist that guarantees 5-star reviews ●︎ Why most hosts don’t inspect their properties—and why that’s killing their ratings ●︎ How to create a guest experience that WOWs from check-in to checkout ●︎ The secret to spotting & fixing issues before your guests arrive ●︎ Why small details = more repeat bookings and higher profits Want to run a STR business that guests rave about? This checklist is non-negotiable. 02:30 - Using AirDNA to Accurately Analyze STR Deals 05:15 - Avoiding Pricing Mistakes That Kill Your Margins 07:50 - The Power of Pre-Launching Listings for Maximum Bookings 10:00 - The Strategy That Landed a $9,600 Booking Before Going Live 12:15 - Why Professional Photos Aren’t Always Necessary at Launch 14:30 - The Key to Standing Out in a Highly Competitive STR Market 16:45 - Solving the 90-Day Restriction Problem on New Listings 18:20 - The Power of Mood Boards to Secure Bookings Without Final Designs 20:00 - Building a STR Brand That Instantly Attracts Guests 22:30 - Creating an Unforgettable First Impression for Your Guests 25:45 - Implementing a Rock-Solid Pre-Stay Inspection Process 28:15 - The Game-Changing Checklist for Flawless STR Operations 30:10 - Why Pre-Staying at Your Own Property is the Ultimate Quality Control 33:00 - Final Advice: How to Set Your STR Business Up for Long-Term Success Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings: group.strsecrets.com