Up front pricing trial (including fees and service fees)

[Christie-and-Clint0]

I am very concerned as a host about this new trial that makes my listing appear almost double the price per night in search forums.  Everyone knows that price is one of first things people look at when searching for a property to determine whether it is within their price range or budget. By putting the additional charges out front, my concern is that people will automatically skip certain listings and not even bother to open them or read about them because they appear to be out of their budget.

It is also very difficult for hosts to do are market research regarding the going rates for cleaning fees etc..  when everything is lumped together.  You can't even see the breakdown unless you try to book the place.  My opinion as a host and a traveler is that people want to see the price per night at the most attractive cost.  I feel that pricing everything up front is misleading to people who may not realize the fee structure and breakdown as it makes it appear on outside that the "hosts" are setting these higher prices which is obviously not the case. I hope to go back to the old price advertising structure sooner than later.

[Viv16]

@Viv16 We went from nearly full to no bookings at all due to the inflated pricing put on by Airbnb. We are very disappointed