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.
A security measure used by hosts to verify the identity and criminal history of potential guests before confirming a booking.
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.
The process of screening potential guests to assess their suitability and minimize risks, often involving background checks, reviews from previous hosts, and communication analysis.