361. Vrbo's 12% Host Fee Starts Oct 29: What Hosts Need to Do Now

On October 29, Vrbo moves every host to a flat 12% commission. If you connect through a property management system, you've been paying 5%. On a $600 booking, that's $42 more out of your payout.

In this episode, we break down the math, the markup that keeps your payout the same, and the pricing rule to check before you reprice.

• What changes on Vrbo on October 29
• The real cost of the jump on a $600 booking
• Why booking platforms keep raising their fees
• The 1-line formula behind our Vrbo markup
• The Vrbo rule that affects your direct booking price

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