A security measure employed by some short-term rental hosts to screen potential guests for criminal history or other red flags, enhancing safety and mitigating risks.
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Glossary Term: Guest Screening
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The process of verifying the identity of both hosts and guests to enhance trust and security within the short-term rental community.
The process of using a guest’s online information and behavior to assess their trustworthiness and suitability as a potential renter, often used to mitigate risk and prevent property damage or disruptive behavior.
A reservation request that requires host approval based on factors like guest reviews or specific booking requirements.
A booking that has a higher than usual likelihood of cancellation, modification, or no-show, often due to factors like last-minute booking or a guest’s booking history.
The use of technology and software to automatically assess potential guests based on predefined criteria, helping hosts mitigate risks associated with renting to unknown individuals.
Software used by property managers to streamline the process of finding and screening potential guests for short-term rentals.
The process of reviewing and verifying information provided by potential guests to assess their suitability for booking a short-term rental.
A security measure used by hosts to verify the identity and criminal history of potential guests before confirming a booking.
The process of screening potential guests to assess their suitability and minimize risks, often involving background checks, reviews from previous hosts, and communication analysis.