Beginning December 7th, 2020, software connected (API) hosts in Italy, Spain, and the UK will be moved to Airbnb's host only commission model. On January 1st, 2021 those currently enrolled at the 14% rate will be moved to the 15% rate.

API-connected Airbnb hosts in Greece and Croatia were already moved to this model on September 1st, 2020. On November 1st API-connected hosts in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Thailand will move to this model as well.

Expect 15% to be the introductory rate only, and for Airbnb's model to eventually mirror that of Booking.com's. For U.S. hosts, BDC charges 15% on all fees: nightly rate, cleaning, pet fees, etc. And this does not include host credit card processing fees.

I predict Airbnb hosts will pay a minimum of 18% after they have adjusted to paying Airbnb 15%. After all, what's 3% more if they are content with 15%? Airbnb's investors will want to see Airbnb's take rate of host transactions to be at least that of BDC.

Most OTAs (online travel agencies) roll out changes gradually. They are typically introduced as a "voluntary pilot test" like this one was back in 2019. Then gradually hosts are quietly moved over until the policy becomes a requirement. Savvy hosts were paying attention to this test when it was first introduced. Expect Vrbo to follow suit. They have alluded to a host commission model for a long time, and they often emulate Airbnb.

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Houfy allows you to ask for a signed rental agreement, collect and control your damage deposit, and you can collect ID from your guest. I connected a Square account to my Houfy listing and Square deposits my funds within two business days after a guest books and pays.

FAQ: How do payments work with Houfy?

Houfy is a book direct market network, giving hosts total control of how and when they'd like travelers to make payment directly to them. No commissions. No traveler fees. DOES HOUFY COLLECT GUEST PAYMENTS ON MY BEHALF? All contracts and payment transactions are directly between the guest and host only.

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Step by Step Checklist to Add Your Houfy Listing

Listing your property for FREE on Houfy! - a marketplace where members book and connect directly. No commissions. No traveler fees. Here are a few reasons why you should join Houfy: Adding your listing is extremely simple! You can do this by using our import tool if you have a VRBO/Airbnb listing OR just manually add your listing .

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