I run a $50M+ portfolio & if it didn't boost sales it wouldn't even be worth the hassle.Think about it your 9% is what $60-$90 per month?

The strategy works very well BUT the people that show up at these sales has changed dramatically over the last 8 years.

If it is your primary residence that changes the outlook dramatically.  

The city refuses to cooperate with Airbnb to collect the 9% hotel occupancy tax at the booking so those that follow the rules have to compete with 9000 other listings that aren't and because they aren't, get an additional 9% revenue boost by not paying tax due lax enforcement policies.Hope that helps.

So far so good. so far we are still riding the awesome "new listing" boost on page rankings.

This has obviously shifted a LOT in the last year or so as competition has dropped dramatically, and buyers are able to be more conservative.  

As for their equity, it's just as likely I would borrow it for real estate investing after a sale anyway to boost their personal cash flow, though you're right at a better interest rate or terms.

Boostly should be an option for you to build a booking website with.

Use your picture Instant creditability boost.

I will aggressively market online and/or host open houses (boosts us to the top) until we are under contract.