1. The Biggest Benefit of Property Management: 

Peace of Mind

When you manage a rental yourself, you're not just a host—you're also the cleaner, maintenance contact, guest support, and marketing team. 

Things will go wrong:

• Cleaners might not show up
• A guest gets locked out
• Something breaks 

It is life and it happens when you hire a vacation rental property manager, they take care of those issues for you—saving you time, stress, and unhappy guests.

If you're offering short-term or mid-term rentals, every hour something isn’t working—like the AC, WiFi, or hot water—can cost you in refunds and bad reviews. A property manager should help things running smoothly.

2. Maximizing Revenue with Dynamic Pricing

A big difference between self-managing hosts and professional property managers is the tools they use—especially when it comes to pricing.

Before, I used to set prices by looking at what the neighbors were charging and trying to guess what the right price might be. It was mostly guesswork.

The problem is, you don’t know if those listings actually get booked, how often, or what their occupancy rate is. It is also changing all the time, things happen in the world and demand for trips goes up and down. 

At Monsieur Folke, we use data-driven pricing tools that track:

• What nearby rentals are actually booked for
• How often they get booked
• Real-time demand fluctuations in the markets we operate.

Since we started using this system, we've seen a 10–25% increase in rental income per property.

That means a property manager can sometimes even pay for themselves—and leave you with no work for the renting.

3. Increased Visibility = More Bookings

A professional rental management company usually doesn’t just list your property on Airbnb.
We make sure your home is visible on:

• Airbnb
• Booking.com
• Arbitrel
• Our own website

More platforms mean more exposure, more bookings, and better average occupancy rates throughout the year.

4. Better Reviews = Better Rankings = Higher Prices

Good reviews drive bookings. Great reviews drive pricing power.

We handle the guest experience from check-in to check-out, ensuring that every stay meets high standards. 
In return, our clients often see their listings climb in search rankings—resulting in increased nightly rates over time.

5. When DIY Might Work

If you're only renting out your home for 1–2 weeks a year,  you may be fine handling things yourself.

But if you plan to rent regularly, the difference in results between a private host and a professional manager can be substantial—in revenue, in guest satisfaction, and in the time and effort it takes.

Final Thoughts: Should You Use a Property Manager for Your Airbnb or Vacation Rental?

If you value your time, want to earn more, and want guests to have a smooth experience, hiring a property management company is often a good decision. 

If l were an owner l would hire a property management company to look after my listing. 

Emil @ Monsieur Folke