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How Does Evolve Determine My Rates?

Here’s how Evolve combines exclusive pricing technology with human analysis to help you get the most bookings.

When it comes to maximizing the success of your professionally-crafted listing, Evolve applies a strategic revenue optimization strategy that balances income generation with your personal and financial goals.

As an owner, you set certain parameters — like the Absolute Minimum Rate, the Absolute Minimum Stay, and your calendar availability — while Evolve applies innovative and holistic revenue-generating strategies within that framework to maintain a competitive edge in the market and help you reach your full income potential.

As part of our overarching revenue optimization strategy, Evolve sets rates through a combination of three key components to capture eager bookers:
 

1. An Exclusive Algorithm

Our proprietary SmartRates technology analyzes billions of data points every day. It evaluates everything from constantly-changing market trends and fluctuations in traveler demand to the rates being set by rival listings in the area.

It then automatically adjusts your nightly rates based on this intel, giving you a constant edge over competitors and making your home the must-book vacation rental on the block. 

2. A Team of Revenue Experts

Our seasoned professionals give your pricing an expert human touch from the moment you join Evolve. During your onboarding process, a vacation rental revenue pro conducts a competitive analysis for your property, plugs their strategic recommendations into our exclusive tool, and guides your home’s ability to gain momentum in its first few months on listing sites.  

With a strong start under your belt and our algorithm working hard on your behalf, our team keeps a close eye on the daily rates that are set, adjusting if necessary. Their attention to detail and ability to understand the nuances of the vacation rental landscape maximize the impact of our technology, so your home’s performance is never left entirely to a machine.

3. An Ever-Growing Online Presence

Evolve works hard to optimize every component of your vacation rental and put you in the best position to thrive. This includes featuring your home on all the top sites with strategically-developed listing content and professional photography. As your home’s online reputation grows and you get rave reviews, traveler interest in your home builds and we are able to set higher rates while staying in line with (or ahead of) the current state of the market. 



Evolve’s approach to rate-setting is dynamic, expertly handled, and proven to help our owners earn more than traditional methods. As explained in the video below, our exclusive tool effectively identifies fast-changing booking opportunities an owner simply doesn’t have time to catch, and our revenue experts leverage those insights in a way only years of experience can teach.


 
To learn more, you can connect with us via the chat tool in your Owner Account or give us a call at 877.818.1014.

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