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Mastering the Art of Quoting: Tips for Airbnb Cleaners

What to do when you quote too low

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Logan Robison
July 31, 2024

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Quoting Conundrums: The Price is (Not Always) Right

Let’s face it: quoting the perfect price is tough. One minute you’re undercharging, and the next, you’re regretting it. If you’ve ever lowballed a quote, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, trying to seal the deal only to wish we hadn’t.

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So, what do you do when you’ve underquoted? Here’s the lowdown:

Priced Too Low: The Struggle is Real

In a market full of great cleaners, it’s tempting to quote low just to land the job. But resist the urge! Underpricing can lead to burnout and frustration.

Remember, hosts are looking for the best cleaner, not the cheapest. They want someone reliable who’s in it for the long haul.

How do you know if you’ve quoted too low?

Here’s are some key signs:

  • If you’re dreading each clean

  • If it’s taking significantly longer than anticipated degrading your hourly rate

  • If the host is driving you nuts and you just want to walk away

  • If you can’t hire the labor to replace you at the clean

Raise Your Prices Like a Pro

If it’s time to up your rates, here’s a script to make it smooth:

Subject: Exciting Updates to Our Cleaning Services!

Hi [Customer],

Thank you for being a valued customer! We’re thrilled to keep your property sparkling. To continue delivering top-notch service, we’re updating our pricing structure starting [future date].

New Pricing:

  • Departure clean: $XX

  • Extended stay clean: $XX

  • Deep clean: $XX

  • Arrival clean: $XX

This adjustment helps us maintain our high standards, fairly compensate our team, and cover rising operational costs.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support. Have any questions? Contact us at ###-###-#### or reply to this email.

Thank you!

Best,
[Your Name]

Solo Cleaner? No Problem!

Feel free to tweak the script to suit your solo biz.

Don’t Worry, Be Savvy

Yes, raising prices might turn off a few hosts, but it’s a positive step for your business. Respect yourself and your services by making calculated price increases when needed. Just don’t go overboard!

What's Next?

Got more pricing questions? Check out our Airbnb cleaning business course – it’s only $49!

And if you enjoyed this email, let me know what you liked (or didn’t). I can take it. 😉

Until next time,

Logan

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