Anyone here uses Evolve or RedAwning to manage bookings?

[Teresa Villaruz]

I'm hoping to be a hands-off STR owner so was interested in Evolve and/or RedAwning's services to manage bookings and optimizing my property's listings on multiple booking sites such as AirBnB, VRBO, Booking.com, etc.

I already have a local property manager and cleaning service. But would like to get people's opinions regarding their experience working with these two companies. 

Thank you!

[Michael Glunk]

Quote from @Teresa Villaruz:

I'm hoping to be a hands-off STR owner so was interested in Evolve and/or RedAwning's services to manage bookings and optimizing my property's listings on multiple booking sites such as AirBnB, VRBO, Booking.com, etc.

I already have a local property manager and cleaning service. But would like to get people's opinions regarding their experience working with these two companies. 

Thank you!

I've used Evolve. They aren't worth it. As mentioned by some other folks on this topic, it isn't completely hands off with using one of these two companies. And in my opinion, the services they primarily offer (marketing the property and some guest messaging) is the easiest part of an STR. They also didn't prioritize getting me reviews. I was just a number. I manage myself now and what Evolve and Redawning offer can easily be created on your own with a good PMS (property management software) and pricing tool (I think AirBnBs isn't great).

I'd say do it yourself or if you want to be completely hands off hire a full service company like a Vacasa or a local company. They will take a chunk of your profits, but they you don't have to think about anything. It really comes down to preference.