Why is Smart Pricing's floor so low?

The algorithm uses a global occupancy baseline. In markets like Korea where short-term demand concentrates on weekends and holidays, the weekday floor often falls 30–40% below the area median, costing revenue per available night.

Isn't turning off Smart Pricing risky?

Don't turn it off — set the floor explicitly to (market median −5%). You keep most of Smart Pricing's occupancy lift while protecting unit revenue.

Does this apply to Superhosts at 80% occupancy?

Not exactly. If you're already at 75%+ occupancy, turning off Smart Pricing has little occupancy cost. If you're under 40%, Smart Pricing's occupancy lift may help revenue — compare carefully.

How do I know which is right for my listing?

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Smart Pricing vs Manual Pricing

See how Airbnb's Smart Pricing compares to a manually-set floor (market median −5%) over a month.

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Area median nightly rate

Current occupancy (%)

Smart Pricing on

Avg. price per available night$84,000

Expected occupancy67%

Est. monthly revenue$1,688,400

Manual (floor = median −5%)

Avg. price per available night$114,000

Expected occupancy59%

Est. monthly revenue$2,017,800

Delta with manual pricing

+$329,400

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How it works

Smart Pricing's default minimum typically sits 30–40% below the area median. Occupancy rises ~5pp from filling slow nights, but unit revenue drops materially. Setting the floor to (market median −5%) lifts unit revenue ~25% while costing ~3pp occupancy — net result is ~+23% monthly revenue in the preliminary KR sample. Directional estimate only — sign up for a free PriceBnb report to get a precise number for your listing.

Smart Pricing vs Manual Pricing

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