Hosting Scores: Pricing

Listing scores are based on how your listing is set up and can usually be fixed with a quick update to your listing!

*Keep in mind that everyone has their own way to host and if you are happy with your number of bookings/earnings do not feel pressured by these scores. These are just here IF you want to take your listing and business to the next level.

There are 3 Listing scores:

1. Availability score
2. Photo score
3. Price score

Price Score:

The Price score is also a very important score to keep in mind when thinking about maximizing your earnings as it takes into account the type of listing you have (size, amenities, etc) and the market you are in (as prices will differ in different parts of the country). Staying competitive in your market when it comes to pricing is a great way to secure some extra bookings and earnings.

How it is calculated:

• Great = .9+ Pricing score
• Not Bad = .5 - .9 Pricing Score
• Needs Work = under .5 Pricing score

The way the Price score is calculated is we look at where your listing is located in the country and we look at the size, amenities offered, and many other factors and compare it to similar listings in your area. We then look at the most successful price for your “style” listing and location and every % above that number your price goes, you will lose a % in the score.

For example: if the ideal price for my listing in my market is $50, if I price my listing at $50 or below I will be at a 100% price score If I go up to $51 my score will go down to 98% as I went up 2% above the recommended price. If I raise my price to $60 my price score will be 80% asI am 20% above the recommended price.

Keep in mind that everyone hosts differently and some hosts may want fewer bookings at higher prices even if that means lower earnings overall. We also understand that some hosts can charge premium prices and “get away with it” because of distinguishing features like being indoors, gorgeous views, hundreds of reviews, etc.This scoring system is meant for hosts who are looking to maximize their earnings, we wanted to give them the tools + insights on how to do that.