Save $5,000+ Annually with Direct Booking Websites
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Win-Win Strategy: You Save Money, Your Guests Save Money!
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If you're a Virginia property owner renting through Airbnb, VRBO, or other platforms, you're likely paying between 6-8% of your rental income in fees. But here's what most property owners don't realize: your guests are paying an additional 14-16% in platform fees on top of your rental rate!
For a property generating $50,000 annually:
That's $10,000+ going to platforms instead of creating value!
Reality Check: Platform fees have increased by 40% over the past 3 years, while your rental income has likely remained flat or grown minimally.
Virginia's vacation rental market is booming, with over $2.1 billion in annual revenue. However, most property owners are trapped in the platform ecosystem. Those who break free and emphasize guest savings are capturing significantly higher profits and guest loyalty.
Success Metric: Virginia property owners with direct booking websites report 35-50% higher profit margins and 60% more repeat bookings compared to platform-only properties.
Your guests are paying 14-16% in Airbnb fees on top of your rental rate!
🎯 Win-Win Result: You keep more money, guests pay less money!
Smart property owners use guest savings as their #1 marketing message:
🚀 Hart Apps builds this messaging into every website!
| Fee Type | Host Pays | Guest Pays | Total Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Fee | 3% | 14-16% | 17-19% total |
| Payment Processing | 3% | - | 3% |
| Total Platform Fees | 6% | 14-16% | 20-22% total |
Use this worksheet to calculate your potential annual savings AND your guests' savings:
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