How Do I List My Property on VRBO?

Introduction

If you want to rent out your property, Vrbo is a smart choice. The vacation rental platform can help you connect with travelers and tourists looking to rent in your area.

Follow this guide to list your property on Vrbo so you can start renting and earning an income from your empty property.

What You'll Need

Listing your property on Vrbo should take around 30 minutes. You can only list a whole-home rental, where the renter has the entire property to themselves, not hotel-style properties, single rooms in a home, or shared spaces.

To complete the process, you'll also need any permits, licenses, and tax registration required by your local jurisdiction.

Open the Vrbo website

Launch your phone or computer browser and go to www.vrbo.com

Click List your property

Click List your property at the top of the page.

Enter the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in your property

You now need to begin providing details about your rental property. Use the + and - buttons to enter the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Click Continue.

Enter the location

Enter the location in the text box and add a unit number if applicable. Click Next.

Click Next

Enter the full address details

Enter the rental property's full address details in the relevant fields, including country, street address, city, state, and ZIP code. Scroll down and click Next.

Enter your email and click Continue

You must now create a Vrbo account. Enter your email address in the text box and click Continue.

Enter the 6-digit code sent to your email

Check your inbox for a message from Vrbo. If nothing appears, look in your spam/junk folder. Open the message, return to your browser, and enter the 6-digit code in the text box. Click Continue.

Create a password

Create a password to use with Vrbo and other Expedia accounts. Your password should be 12-64 characters long and contain at least one:Capital letterLowercase letterSpecial characterNumberOnce you've chosen a password, hit Create password.

Complete your user profile

Enter your full name and contact details in the relevant fields. Click Continue.

Click Next

You should see a page welcoming you and saying "Let's create your listing together." Depending on your browser, you may need to sign in to the Vrbo account you've just created.

Once on the welcome page, click Next.

Enter the details of your rental property

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter all the details about your rental property. After completing a page, scroll down and hit Next. Actions include:Checking the boxes next to all amenities
Giving your rental a headline and descriptionSetting some house rulesChoosing a nightly rateAmending the availability calendarEntering payment detailsUploading photosTo upload photos, drag and drop them onto the page or click Add photos to upload them from your computer.

You can complete and change details later by signing back in to your Vrbo account and navigating to the owner dashboard.

Hit Go live

Once you've entered all the information, accepted Vrbo's T&Cs, and are ready to receive bookings, select Go live. Your property will then be listed on Vrbo and available for people to book.

Conclusion

When you're ready to use Vrbo to help rent out your empty property, follow the steps above to create a listing and connect with people looking to rent a vacation home in your area.

If you encounter any problems listing your property on the website, the Vrbo customer service team is available 24/7 to assist.