Why tweaking matters more than the starting point — and how Homesberg helps you do it right.
When we started building Homesberg, we faced a decision:
Should we automatically decide prices for our users, or trust that hosts — who know their listings and markets better than anyone — should have the final say?
Unlike hotels, no two short-term rentals are the same. A cozy, modern-looking one-bedroom with a stunning view can easily outperform a basic three-bedroom unit. (Fun fact: data shows modern aesthetics consistently drive higher booking rates.)
That’s why we chose to let you, the host, set your own base price — the anchor for your dynamic pricing strategy. Homesberg does the heavy lifting around it, but you stay in control.
Your base price is your year-round average nightly rate, assuming a stable market with no seasonality spikes, events, or economic shifts.
Don’t worry — Homesberg automatically adjusts for all these variables and more, day by day.
It’s not your lowest or highest price — it’s the middle ground, a reflection of the steady value your listing offers. We use your base price to build your pricing curve, dynamically adjusting it based on demand, competition, and your own performance.
Your base price may be just one number, but it’s where everything starts. A reasonable base price gives our AI-powered pricing engine the right foundation to optimize your earnings.
There’s no need to overthink it — just choose a figure based on your past performance or local market comparisons using the Homesberg Base Price Helper.
From there, Homesberg helps you refine it with weekly suggestions, based on how your listing is performing relative to the market.
Our dynamic pricing engine works alongside your base price, factoring in:
📊 Homesberg doesn’t rely on third-party pricing feeds. We collect and analyze our own data daily across millions of listings. Explore it yourself in our World Data section.
Markets shift — fast.
Inflation, local regulations, new supply, upgraded amenities, reviews (good or bad), even global headlines — all affect demand and visibility.
While setting your base price is step one, adjusting it is what keeps you competitive. That’s why Homesberg sends you weekly nudges — helping you respond to:
In short: base price isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it number — it’s your most powerful lever for long-term revenue growth.
We built the Base Price Helper to take the guesswork out of setting and optimizing your base price.
Here’s how it works:
Our goal? To help you consistently beat the market and your closest competitors.
Use the Base Price Helper to explore top-performing listings in your area — grouped into four tiers:
Compare your listing’s style, amenities, and location to these examples. Then, set a base price that reflects your position — and start slightly lower if you’re brand new and unrated.
If your listing already has bookings and reviews, you likely have a sense of its potential.
Use your average ADR, Homesberg insights, and personal experience to set a realistic year-round average. Then, let our pricing engine take over.
You don’t need to be a pricing expert to act like one.
Set your base price once — and let Homesberg optimize the rest with real-time, AI-powered precision.
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