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Host interactions and pre-approvals

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Contacting Hosts
If you want to find out more about a place or experience before booking, you can message the Host on Airbnb.
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How an invite to book works
A pre-approval is a way for a host to let you know that their listing is available when asked about a potential reservation. You have 24 hours to accept it.
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What does it mean if a host pre-approves me?
If a host pre-approves you, you can automatically book your reservation for the dates you’ve inquired about without waiting for another response from them.
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Invites and special offers
You can contact a Host about their place before requesting to book it. The Host then has the option to pre-approve you or give you a special offer.
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When to message your Host
You can book a reservation without contacting the Host beforehand, but it’s a good idea to message the Host if you have questions.
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Contacting a Host without booking a reservation
Before you book you can ask a Host specific questions about a listing, availability, and more.
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If a Host asks you to sign a contract
Some Hosts require a rental agreement to secure a reservation but they must disclose this requirement and its terms prior to booking.
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What guest info is shared with Hosts before booking
When requesting to book, a limited version of the guest's profile is shown to the Host. The guest's profile photo is not shared until after booking.

Host interactions and pre-approvals

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