Most Airbnb hosts are losing thousands because they’re using the WRONG pricing strategy.
Summary
The video explains how static pricing can cause hosts to lose out on revenue when demand is low (failing to get booked) or when demand is high (not capturing premium rates). The presenter recommends using dynamic pricing to adjust rates based on real-time occupancy and price data. He highlights Beyond Pricing as a tool that uses its own data to give you the most up to date market information.
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