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Real Estate Referral Program
Help close the deal, earn more clients, and start a new revenue stream by signing up for the Real Estate Referral Program. Watch the in-depth webinar for complete details, and sign up today to receive an Airbnb toolkit to help you sell more homes.
Have a client interested in hosting on Airbnb?
Help your clients turn their extra space or investment home into extra income by hosting it on Airbnb, and earn a referral reward once they list their home, and complete their first qualifying stay.Want to see what their home could make on Airbnb?
Estimate your client's earningsWhy Airbnb
Whatever your goals, hosting on Airbnb offers a fun, flexible way to meet them.
Consistent Nights Growth
In Q4 2024, Nights and Experiences Booked increased 12% year-over-year, accelerating across all regions.*
Substantial Average Daily Rates
Average Daily Rate on Airbnb was $158 in Q4 2024, an increase of 1% compared to Q4 2023.*
#1 Travel App
Airbnb ranked as the #1 travel app for the 5th straight year, and nights booked on our app grew 22% in Q4.*
How our Real Estate Agent Referral Program works
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Sign-up & receive toolkit
After signing up, you will receive a toolkit with helpful buyer resources and additional information about how to best position Airbnb to your clients. This information will help position you as the Airbnb expert - helping to differentiate you from the competition.
2
View and send your referral link
Shortly after you sign-up, you will receive an email with instructions to create an Airbnb account (if you don't already have one) and view your custom referral link. You can then send this link to your prospective buyers and existing clients. You can earn rewards for referring new hosts, even if they already have an Airbnb account.
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Get paid
Rewards are only available in eligible locations and vary by listing location, type, and size. Earn when your client creates their listing via your referral link and completes a qualifying booking within 180 days. Terms apply.
Resources for Agents & Buyers
Helpful links to understand hosting on Airbnb
Learn about Aircover
Get help managing a listing
Regulation information broken down by city
FAQ about US taxes
Your questions, answered
If you still have questions, get in touch.
How do I sign up for the Real Estate Referral Program?
Sign up for the Real Estate Referral Program by filling out this form. After that, we will be in touch with more information regarding the program.
How much is the referral reward?
Rewards vary by listing location, type, and size, and are only available in eligible locations. Referral reward amounts and eligible locations are subject to change at any time. Amounts apply to listings created via your referral link until the expiration date stated on the referral product page.
Is there a fee for my client to sign up for Airbnb?
No, signing up for Airbnb is free. Your client will only pay a commission (3%) when they receive a booking. It will be deducted from their payout amount.
Does Airbnb offer any assistance to help my clients with managing their Airbnb?
If your client is looking for some assistance with Hosting, you should direct them to the Airbnb Co-Host Network. Co-Hosts are high-quality, local Hosts who provide personalized hosting support. Your client can choose what services they want assistance with, whether it’s messaging guests, managing their calendar, or cleaning the units. More information about the Co-Host network can be found here.
My client has questions around local policy & regulation information and taxes. Where can I point them to?
We encourage your clients to consult their local tax and legal professionals for all their policy, tax, and legal questions. With that said, here are some resources we offer prospective Hosts in our Help Center.
Do I have to be a Real Estate Agent to sign up for the program?
No, you do not need to be a real estate agent. We also encourage brokers, mortgage lenders, and other industry professionals to refer their clients.
What are important considerations when listing a space while an unsold home is sitting on the market?
Please refer to Airbnb's Privacy Policy and Host Cancellation Policy and ensure that your referred client is aware of these hosting standards.
Is there anything else I should consider when making referrals?
Referrers are responsible for complying with the Program Terms. Referrers are also responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including disclosing to referred clients that you will receive a referral reward where required.
* According to the Airbnb Q4 2024 Shareholder Letter published on February 13, 2025.