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Revenue Model

Overview

The platform generates revenue through 5 distinct streams, creating a diversified monetization strategy.

Revenue Streams

1. Listing Fee (Marketplace)

  • Amount: $5 per marketplace listing
  • Who pays: Seller
  • When: At listing creation

2. Marketplace Commission

  • Rate: 5% of sale price
  • Who pays: Seller (deducted from payout)
  • When: Upon successful sale completion

3. Rental Commission

  • Rate: 5-10% of booking subtotal (varies by landlord subscription tier)
  • Who pays: Landlord (deducted from payout)
  • When: Upon booking completion
Tier Commission Rate
BASIC 10%
PRO 7%
BUSINESS 5%

4. Promoted Listings

  • Rate: $2.99 - $3.99 per day
  • Who pays: Seller / Landlord
  • Description: Boosted visibility in search results and category pages

5. Subscription Plans

Plan Monthly Price
BASIC Free
PRO $9.99/month
BUSINESS $29.99/month
  • Who pays: Landlord
  • When: Monthly recurring

Revenue Formula

Total Revenue = Listing Fees + Marketplace Commission + Rental Commission + Promotions + Subscriptions

Monthly Revenue = (N_listings × $5)
                + (GMV_marketplace × 0.05)
                + (GMV_rental × avg_commission_rate)
                + (N_promos × avg_promo_price × avg_days)
                + (N_pro × $9.99 + N_business × $29.99)