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As a security deposit alternative, houfyProtect, an upfront nonrefundable low cost property damage protection policy for just $5 per night, is taken at time of booking.

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We also talk strategy. How to educate travelers bout the real cost of OTA fees. How to promote your listing. How to turn your existing audience into direct bookings.

One thing worth reminding guests: their credit card already provides strong consumer protections. They don't need to pay hundreds of dollars for a third-party "guarantee" that duplicates coverage they already have.

The hosts who get consistent bookings on Houfy keep it simple. They update their social media and website, swap out their Airbnb links for Houfy links, and let their followers know they can now book directly and skip the fees. That's it. No complicated setup. No ongoing platform dependency.

Cost. Houfy lets you accept reservations without paying the commissions that Airbnb, VRBO, and 

 charge. Every direct booking through Houfy means more money in your pocket.

It helps, but it's not required. Houfy gives you many of the same benefits — booking management, calendar syncing, a public listing — without the cost of building and maintaining a separate site. If you already have a website, you can add Houfy widgets to handle reservations directly.

Do I still need to list on the big platforms?

That's your call. The major OTAs have more traffic, but they're expensive. Houfy doesn't take a commission, so every guest who books through Houfy means a better margin for you. Many hosts use both while building their direct booking base.

You bring them. Promote your Houfy listing on social media, through email, or in local advertising. The more hosts who do this, the more Houfy grows — and the more guests come looking on their own.

Houfy doesn't replace the need to market your own property. It gives you a better destination to send people to.

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