Industry Insights9 min read2024-12-14

What Superhosts Do Differently: A Data Analysis of 10,000 Listings

We analyzed 10,000 listings to find what Superhosts consistently do that regular hosts don't.

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Superhost status isn't luck. It's replicable patterns.

The Data: Superhost vs Regular Host

Photos - Average photos: 24 (SH) vs 16 (regular) - Natural light photos: 78% vs 45% - Night shots included: 72% vs 31%

Communication - Response time: 12 min avg vs 4.2 hours - Message length: 89 words avg vs 31 words - Follow-up after booking: 94% vs 23%

Pricing - Dynamic pricing used: 67% vs 22% - Minimum stay flexibility: 3.2 nights avg vs 4.8 nights

Reviews - Respond to all reviews: 91% vs 34% - Personalized responses: 73% vs 18%

Listing Quality - Description word count: 847 avg vs 312 - Amenities listed: 42 avg vs 24 - House rules detailed: 89% vs 41%

The Bottom Line

Superhost patterns aren't about hospitality magic. They're about systematically doing more of what matters.

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