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Airbnb is a somewhat similar example. You can definitely make deals directly with a homeowner/tenant, but both parties are protected and there is insurance when
by ernestipark 13y ago
Airbnb is a somewhat similar example. You can definitely make deals directly with a homeowner/tenant, but both parties are protected and there is insurance when you go through Airbnb. Peace of mind is worth a lot.
- mgkimsal 13y agoWhat sort of insurance? My wife booked an apartment in London several months ago. Got there in November and it wasn't anywhere near what was shown on the site - same location, but size, amenities, etc were all not as advertised.
- wehadfun 13y agoHe is talking about the insurance AirBnb offers to host in case a guest messes up the place. A well publicized incident happened where someone trashed a person's place. The insurance AirBnb offers makes you try to use your existing policy first.
- w1ntermute 13y agoActually, Airbnb is quite different. Whereas a cleaning service is something you'll indefinitely need on a regular basis, most people will only stay at a particular Airbnb listing once. This makes the middleman model work for them.