# Hosting Preparation Services GuestReady Helps Airbnb Hosts Ready Homes for Short-Term Renters By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guestready References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/19/guestready-provides-airbnb-hosts-with-the-services-to-professionalize-their-rental/?ncid=rss) & [guestready](https://www.guestready.com/en-uk/london/management) With the massive popularity of services like [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-services) for travelers who need short-term living spaces, competition among hosts has increased, making a service like GuestReady a necessity. No longer is it enough to just have a space on Airbnb -- for people who live in a popular city like London, Paris, Amsterdam, or Hong Kong, for example, having the best possible amenities and presentation is also essential to secure a good rating and keep the guests coming. GuestReady helps Airbnb owners by putting their apartments or homes in the best shape possible for renters. The service will send [professional photographers to owners' homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zillow-virtual-staging) and create the perfect Airbnb listing page, make sure that only trustworthy guests are approved to rent the space and provide [cleaning, laundry and maintenance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hosta-ai). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Competitive Hosting Services:** The rise of services like GuestReady highlights the growing demand for competitive hosting services in the short-term rental market. - **Enhanced Rental Property Presentations:** GuestReady's focus on creating the best possible amenities and presentation for Airbnb rentals points to an opportunity for disruptive innovation in property marketing and staging. - **Verified Guest Screening:** With GuestReady's emphasis on approving trustworthy guests, there is a potential for disruptive innovation in secure and reliable guest screening solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality and Accommodation:** The rise of competitive hosting services like GuestReady is shaping the future of the hospitality and accommodation industry, driving the need for specialized services and solutions. - **Real Estate Services:** The increased importance of property presentation and marketing in short-term rentals creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the real estate services industry. - **Security and Trust Solutions:** The need for trusted guest screening solutions presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the security and trust industry, particularly for short-term rental platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Worldwide Service Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-services.md) - [Single-Room Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms.md) - [Property Co-Host Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-4.md) - [AI Rental Concierge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oam-ai.md) - [AI Listing Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostwriter.md) - [Integrated Grocery-Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-instacart.md) - [Cohost Homestay Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-cohost-network.md) - [AI Guest Communications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostbuddy-ai.md) - [Smart Lock-Supported Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-2.md)