Upgrade your Airbnb Property Management

• First you'll want to check your contract to see how long you are locked in and what bookings you'll have to honor. In some cases, If it's going really badly, it's sometimes better financially to just cut the cord and payout the remaining commissions on those bookings so you can start fresh right away. If your house is just going to sit empty for 1 or 2 bookings, you'll be paying those carrying costs for few bookings when you could be starting over now and picking up more bookings with the relaunch

• Second, you'll want to consider when you'll want to make the change. Typically transitioning is best in the summer and fall when things are slower, but ramping up for high season. However, make a move when you need to. We're ready.

• Third, keep in mind that you are making a transition for a reason. Typical reasons are lack of bookings and care for your home. So, expect that some changes will need to be made, which we specialize in. The outgoing management company will take little care in replacing linens and maintaining the home when it's on its way out. They may not even clean the linens on the last clean. Assume there will be some costs involved in getting it up to our standard including replacement linens, a deep clean and an audit of the home to be sure it is up to snuff. We're going for awesome, not good.

At this time we only offer full-service management or "co-hosting". We do not have different levels or packages.

Co-hosting is a service that allows a property owner to delegate the management of their listing to another person or company, known as a co-host. Co-hosting is a convenient option for property owners who want to earn income from their property without the hassle of managing it themselves. By working with a co-host, property owners can leverage the co-host's experience and expertise to help them maximize their rental income and provide a better experience for their guests. Co-hosting can take many forms, but Mostess offers full service. We handle everything from guests to cleaning to maintenance. A full list of our services is on the following page.

Co-hosting offers two key differences over property management: Transparency and Ownership. When co-hosting, the property owner retains ownership of the listing and receives the income generated by the listing directly to their bank account. Additionally, the property owner can view most communications related to the listing, with the exception of direct bookings. Meanwhile, the co-host earns a commission for their services and receives payment through invoicing at the end of each month. Property management typically entails the company having ownership of the listing and accepting payments and then the homeowner gets a check for what's left after the month is over.

We love co-hosting for two reasons. First, the transparency that co-hosting offers is something we have grown to love. As the owner, you can see every communication between us and the guest. Most new short-term rental owners love to watch the correspondence and then turn off the notifications once they know we've got this. As the listing owner, you have full access to your financials. Secondly, we love that the listing is yours. Wendy's first STR was managed, but she ended up taking it over....and building this business. We want you to have just as much freedom with your asset. We get how much your home means to you, and we're all about taking care of it like it's our own. But, we know that sometimes partnerships can fall out of alignment, like friends on a road trip arguing over the music playlist. So in the rare occasion we find ourselves to no longer be the perfect match, no sweat. The listing is yours. You'll keep your reviews and we will make plans for a transition.

The rate depends on how often the owner will use the home throughout the year. Please fill out our form and we will get back to you with details!

We know from experience that certain homes stand the test of time. We aren't looking to have 1,000 homes in our collection, so we must be highly selective. Our goal is to offer hands on caretaking of high performing homes. We know that certain homes continue to perform well, while others have greater performance swings. Homes that fit into our collection include those with unique architecture, bold interior design or have great views. Not all of these must be true at once, but the more the merrier. We offer design service if you want to take the leap in offering experiential hospitality.