Tips on Last Minute and Far-Out Pricing Strategies with David Veirs of PriceLabs

Vacation Rental Formula Business SchoolOct 9, 20239m 43s206 viewsScore 85
Pricing & Profitability
intermediate
dynamic pricing
revenue management
pricing strategies
last minute discounts
far out premiums
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Summary

AI-generated

Learn how to optimize your short-term rental pricing by understanding the balance between perceived value and affordability. Discover strategies for last-minute and far-out pricing, and how to tailor discounts to specific market dynamics and seasonality.

Key insights

  • Highly seasonal markets show a trend where both low and high seasons tend to have smaller last-minute discounts compared to shoulder seasons. This is because demand doesn't change dramatically near check-in in low seasons, and competitors are often booked in high seasons.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Pricing a vacation rental too low can signal poor quality to potential guests, leading to fewer bookings despite the attractive price point. The goal is to find a balance between affordability and perceived value.

Tools & resources

  • STR Revenue Management Glossarydownloadable

    A downloadable STR revenue management glossary is available to help hosts understand key terms and concepts.

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