47. The Airbnb Change Happened! Ways to Take Action
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Episode Summary
Airbnb just dropped one of its biggest updates ever, and it impacts every single host. As of this week, Airbnb has officially shifted to a host-only service fee model, meaning guests no longer pay the platform fee at checkout… we do. In this episode, I break down what this new fee structure means, how it affects your payout, and what actions you need to take right now to protect your profits.
Oh, and yes, I share a quick life update involving paint, patience, and a soon-to-be movie-theater room that almost broke me.
Key Takeaways
- 🏠 Airbnb has moved from a split-fee model (guest + host) to a host-only model
- 💸 Hosts will now pay 15.5% in service fees, up from 3%
- ⚖️ You must adjust your nightly rates to maintain the same payouts
- ✏️ Add clear language to your listings like “No guest service fee – what you see is what you pay”
- 🧠 Guests will see cleaner pricing, but hosts must stay strategic to avoid losing income
- ⚙️ Pricing tools like PriceLabs or Hospitable can help automatically adjust rates
Why Listen to This Episode?
This change affects your revenue immediately. If you don’t raise your nightly rate or update your listing language, you’ll lose profit — plain and simple. In this episode, I help you understand the “why” behind Airbnb’s move, the ripple effect it’ll have across the platform, and how to get ahead of it before your competitors even realize what’s happening.
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Thinking about how to adjust your pricing or update your listing strategy after this Airbnb change?
DM me on Instagram at @theairbnbroadmap with your questions or share how you’re handling it — I’d love to cheer you on and help you out!
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro + life update (painting disasters & patience)
02:00 – The big Airbnb change: host-only fees
04:00 – What this means for your payouts
05:30 – How to adjust pricing strategically
08:00 – Updating your listing to say “No guest service fee”
13:00 – Why Airbnb made this move
16:00 – Competing with hosts who don’t update prices
20:00 – Example listing verbiage you can use
22:00 – Final thoughts + adapting quickly
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