Why Airbnb Hosts Should Stop Using Middlemen for Property Services

If you’re using a property services agency that acts as a middleman, you’re likely paying more — and getting less. For Airbnb hosts, this creates unnecessary friction in an already fast-moving business.

Middlemen often:

• Add service fees or markups
• Limit direct communication
• Control scheduling
• Penalize providers for cancellations

For Airbnb hosts, this creates unnecessary friction in an already fast-moving business.

Direct Connections = Better Results
When hosts work directly with cleaners, handymen, and other service providers:

• Pricing is transparent
• Communication is faster
• Long-term relationships form
• Availability improves

Local Providers Care More
Independent service providers rely on reputation, not algorithms. They’re motivated to deliver consistent quality and prioritize hosts they trust.

MarketplaceSTR Removes the Middleman
MarketplaceSTR allows hosts to search by location and service, connect directly, and keep full control — without commissions or lead fees.

For hosts serious about scaling or protecting their reviews, cutting out the middleman is one of the smartest moves you can make.