STR Revenue Management Isn’t Optional, It’s Everything
Summary
This article discusses the importance of revenue management for short-term rentals, highlighting that most operators miss out on potential income due to poor pricing strategies. It emphasizes the need for a scheduled revenue management routine and provides insights into pricing strategies, booking reviews, and market analysis for hosts.
Key Insights
- •Most STR operators are unknowingly missing out on 20 to 40 percent of their potential income due to poor revenue management.
- •Pacing (forward occupancy) is a powerful and overlooked concept in STR pricing.
Action Items
- ✓Treat revenue management as a core business function, not an afterthought.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Free Revenue Report: Apply for a Free Revenue Report: freewyldfoundry.com
Watch Out For
- ⚠Most operators are leaving 10 to 40 percent on the table by misusing pricing tools.
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