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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.
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.
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!
Ready to turn your short-term rental goals into reality?
✅ Check out The Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator — my self-paced course designed to help you find, launch, and manage your first (or next) Airbnb with confidence.
It’s under $500 and packed with step-by-step guidance for building real income through hosting.
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
If this episode helped you understand Airbnb’s new pricing shift, follow the show and share it with another host who needs to hear this update. Let’s make sure every host stays profitable through these changes!
By Brittany WenningerAirbnb 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.
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.
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!
Ready to turn your short-term rental goals into reality?
✅ Check out The Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator — my self-paced course designed to help you find, launch, and manage your first (or next) Airbnb with confidence.
It’s under $500 and packed with step-by-step guidance for building real income through hosting.
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
If this episode helped you understand Airbnb’s new pricing shift, follow the show and share it with another host who needs to hear this update. Let’s make sure every host stays profitable through these changes!