I see the value of this type of service in theory - a good anchor point on which to set pricing for AirBNB listings is useful especially when you are first star

I see the value of this type of service in theory - a good anchor point on which to set pricing for AirBNB listings is useful especially when you are first starting up. Unless you are hoping to run your listing hands-off and full-time (the "always on" instant book-able listing), however, I think that out-sourcing the pricing removes the control you have over differentiating your offering. It has been my experience that furniture staging, photography, listing reviews/reputation, and the lister's profile all have dramatic impact on the amount you can charge for what is otherwise a very normal apartment. In this highly differentiated environment, it would be hard to model truly optimal pricing. I imagine that what Beyond, Smart Host, and the like can do first and foremost is help you maximize occupancy, which certainly has the potential to increase your earnings if you are not a high-demand listing.