STR do I need to learn SEO to maximize my listings?

[Noelle Debruhl]

Hi guys, I've bought my first STR home, and in 2 weeks got it furnished, met neighbors, found someone to "emergency manage' and clean as I'll be long distance, now all that's left is my city- required safety inspection and a few more organizational things. Vacasa Guestworks and Evolve have stated their listing process will increase my bookings- Vacasa listing on 30 sites etc. Vacasa Guestworks(partial MGMNT model) says their fee of 12% is almost covered by the fact that THEY will pay the Airbnb host fee Also they will handle the tedious filing of monthly taxes as required by my city/state regulations

I’m not scared at all to handle the online listing and am not keen to pay their 10-12% fee. BUT is it true that I’ll need to list on 30 sites and use certain words to make my listing show up ? Also how much does airbnb charge the host- it’s confusing whether to do the full host option paying airbnb like 15% (?) or the split model where guest pays part of that …

Anyone have specific experience on these two issues?