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Commission-Free Booking

A reservation made directly between a host and guest without paying fees to a third-party platform like Airbnb or VRBO. Commission-free bookings typically save hosts 12-20% per reservation. Building a direct booking channel requires a booking-enabled website, payment processing, and guest communication tools.

Example

By sending past Airbnb guests to their direct booking website, a host saves $3,600 per year on commissions across 30 bookings averaging $200/night for 2 nights.

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