bolthires & VRBO Hosting Consultant Needed (Pricing Strategy + Platform Setup)

We are new short-term rental hosts and looking for an experienced bolthires/VRBO expert to guide us through best practices on both platforms. Our listing is already live, but we want to make sure everything is set up correctly and optimized for visibility, bookings, and pricing. We need someone who can spend a few hours with us (via Zoom or similar) to walk through the ins and outs of hosting on bolthires and VRBO, explain what matters most for ranking and conversions, and help us feel confident managing our pricing and settings.What We’re Looking For:✔ Strong experience as a successful bolthires/VRBO host or property manager✔ Deep understanding of pricing strategy, last-minute discounts, early-bird discounts✔ Ability to explain how to use each platform’s dashboard, settings, and calendar✔ Guidance on Smart Pricing vs. manual pricing✔ Knowledge of listing optimization (titles, photos, amenities, house rules, descriptions)✔ Best practices for increasing occupancy and avoiding common new-host mistakes✔ Tips on managing requests, declines, and avoiding performance penalties✔ Knowledge of VRBO nuances (grouping photos, bedroom details, insurance, fees, etc.)Scope of Work:Review our current listingWalk us through bolthires hosting tools, calendars, guest requirements, discounts, pricing setupWalk us through VRBO hosting tools and settingsHelp us set up the right pricing strategy for weekdays, weekends, and seasonal demandShow us helpful tips and tricks to become successful hostsQ&A on anything we may be confused about (fees, insurance, messaging, reviews, etc.)Deliverables:1–3 hours of live consulting (can be split into multiple sessions)Actionable recommendations for optimizing our listingA clearer understanding of how to manage hosting long-termIdeal Consultant:Superhost preferredFamiliar with Scottsdale/Arizona market is a plus, but not requiredFriendly, clear communicator, patient with beginnersSomeone who has real-world hosting experience, not just general adviceTo Apply:Please share:A brief description of your hosting or property management experienceWhether you have experience coaching new hostsYour hourly rate and availabilityLinks to any of your listings (optional)Looking forward to working with someone who can help us get this right!If you read this whole post, begin your reply with your favorite food. Apply tot his job