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How the co-host split works
The calculator splits booking revenue between a property owner and a co-host or manager. It then shows what each side keeps after paying the costs assigned to them.
What to settle before you agree
- Whether the percentage applies to gross booking revenue or to revenue after fees and cleaning
- Who pays cleaning, supplies, platform fees, and repairs
- Whether the co-host earns a percentage, a flat fee, or a mix of both
- The owner's fixed costs, such as the mortgage, taxes, and insurance
Making the split fair
Compare each side's take-home pay with the work and risk they carry. Then put the terms in writing: what revenue the percentage applies to, who pays what, when payouts happen, and how either side can end the arrangement. Booking platforms handle co-host payouts differently, so check how yours pays co-hosts.
The co-host fees guide and co-hosting guide cover typical arrangements in more detail.
Co-host split questions
What is a fair co-host commission?
Co-host commissions usually run 10-25% of revenue, depending on what the co-host handles. Guest communication alone is often 10-15%. Full-service management, which adds cleaning coordination, restocking, and pricing, is often 20-25%.
What do co-hosts typically handle?
It depends on the arrangement. Common duties are guest communication, cleaning coordination, restocking supplies, dynamic pricing, reviews, and maintenance issues. Some co-hosts also improve the listing and arrange photography.
Should co-host fees be based on revenue or profit?
Revenue-based fees are more common and easier to calculate. Profit-based fees give the co-host a reason to keep costs down, but they need closer expense tracking. Most arrangements use a percentage of gross revenue.