How PriceLabs Works with Variable Airbnb Hosting Fees

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

A listener asks:

I already use dynamic pricing strategies in my business right now. I see that Airbnb is making some changes to their fees. The host fee for me is going up from 3% to 15% and the guest is paying nothing. With that in mind, does it still make sense for me to use dynamic pricing tools?

(00:01:16) Airbnb Hosting Fees vs. Dynamic Pricing Tools

(00:02:26) Make Thorough Bookkeeping a Priority for Your STR Business

(00:04:05) Why We Recommend PriceLabs Dynamic Pricing Software

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Resources:

• Check out PriceLabs: Start your 30-day free trial
• Video: Dynamic Pricing Software for Airbnb & Short Term Rentals
• Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com