How is StayFrames different from Vacasa, Evolve, or a national Airbnb manager?

We are local, boutique, and tech-forward. National managers typically charge 25–35% and route your property through a call center. We charge 20–25%, cap our portfolio so each property gets real attention, and run our own AI automation for guest messaging, pricing, and maintenance — so response times and reviews are measurably better.

Do you handle Austin and Dallas STR licensing and regulations?

Yes. We guide every owner through Austin's short-term rental license requirements, Dallas's STR ordinances, HOT and state tax registration, and ongoing compliance in both cities. We don't file on your behalf, but we tell you exactly what to submit and when.

StayFrames — Airbnb Property Management in Austin & Dallas, TX

Q: What does StayFrames charge to manage my Airbnb?

Our full-service management fee is 20–25% of gross booking revenue, all-inclusive. The exact percentage depends on property size, location, and scope of setup. There are no setup fees, marketing fees, or hidden charges.

Q: What's included in the 20–25% management fee?

Everything needed to run your short-term rental: listing creation and optimization, professional photography coordination, dynamic pricing, 24/7 AI-powered guest communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance detection, and real-time reporting. Cleaning fees are billed through to guests at cost with no markup.

Q: How quickly can you get my Airbnb listing live?

Most properties are photographed, listed, and accepting bookings within seven days of signing the management agreement. Properties needing furniture, staging, or repairs take longer.

Q: Do you manage properties outside Austin and Dallas?

No. We focus exclusively on Austin, TX and Dallas, TX to maintain deep local market knowledge — pricing, events, neighborhoods, regulations, and vetted cleaning crews. That focus is what keeps our results sharper than national managers.

Q: How fast do you respond to guests?

Under three minutes on average, 24/7. Our AI agent handles routine questions in seconds and escalates anything unusual to a human within the hour.

Q: How do you handle cleaning and turnovers?

We coordinate every turnover automatically — the cleaner is notified the moment a guest checks out, and we verify completion before the next guest arrives. Cleaning fees are billed through to the guest via Airbnb at cost with no markup.

Q: Can I see my property's performance in real time?

Yes. Every owner gets a real-time dashboard showing bookings, revenue, guest reviews, pricing decisions, and expense tracking. You always know exactly what's happening with your property.

Q: Do you require a long contract?

No. Our management agreement is month-to-month after a 120-day onboarding and ramp-up period. We'd rather keep you by delivering results than by locking you in.

§ 01 — Approach

Three steps to
hands-off hosting.

From onboarding to your first guest, we get you running in under a week.

I

We assess your property

A walkthrough of your space, competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and professional photography. We identify exactly what will maximize your revenue.
II

We set everything up

Optimized listing creation, smart pricing, automated guest communication, cleaning coordination, and 24/7 monitoring — all handled by our AI-powered system.
III

You collect the income

Transparent reporting shows every booking, every expense, every review. You see exactly what's happening with your property, in real time.

§ 02 — Philosophy

Built different.
Managed better.

We're not a faceless management company. We're operators who obsess over every detail — and we intentionally cap our portfolio so every home gets it.

i.

AI-Powered Automation

Sub-5-minute guest response times, automated cleaning coordination, predictive pricing, and proactive maintenance detection — powered by custom AI agents running 24/7.

Response < 3 min

ii.

Obsessive Transparency

Real-time dashboards, weekly performance reports, every dollar tracked. No hidden fees, no surprises. You always know exactly where your money goes.

No markup on cleaning

iii.

Local Expertise

We know the neighborhoods, the events, the seasons — in both Austin and Dallas. Local market knowledge means better pricing decisions and guest recommendations that earn 5-star reviews.

Austin · Dallas only

iv.

Boutique Attention

We intentionally limit our portfolio. Every property gets personal attention, curated touches, and the care it deserves. Your home is never just a number.

Capped portfolio

§ 03 — Results

The numbers speak.

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Revenue managed: $0
Avg. response time: 0
Average rating: 0

§ 04 — Owners

In their
own words.

A selection from the owners who've trusted us with their homes.

“ They took a property I was losing sleep over and turned it into the most stable asset I own. The reporting is relentless — I open the dashboard once a week and everything I need is already there.

M. Alvarez East Austin · 2 bd bungalow · since 2024

“ I'd interviewed four national managers before StayFrames. None of them knew Dallas the way this team does. Booking pace went up twenty-something percent in the first quarter.

J. Pham Bishop Arts · 3 bd townhome · since 2023

“ The AI response times are almost unfair. Guests message at 2am and somehow get a perfectly useful answer. My reviews have never been cleaner.

R. Caldwell South Congress · 1 bd loft · since 2024

“ What sold me was the cap on portfolio size. I wanted someone who would treat the house like theirs, not parcel it out to a call center. That's exactly what happened.

E. Okafor Oak Cliff · 4 bd historic · since 2023

§ 05 — FAQ

Questions
hosts ask us.

Direct answers with real numbers — pricing, timelines, how we compare to national managers.

01What does StayFrames charge to manage my Airbnb?

Our full-service management fee is 20–25% of gross booking revenue, all-inclusive. The exact percentage depends on property size, location, and scope of setup. No setup fees, no marketing fees, no hidden charges.

02What's included in the 20–25% fee?

Listing creation and optimization, professional photography coordination, dynamic pricing, 24/7 AI-powered guest communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance detection, real-time reporting, and monthly owner statements. Cleaning fees are billed through to guests at cost with no markup.

03How quickly can you get my Airbnb listing live?

Most properties are photographed, listed, and accepting bookings within seven days of signing the management agreement. Properties needing furniture, staging, or repairs take longer.

04Do you manage properties outside Austin and Dallas?

No. We focus exclusively on Austin, TX and Dallas, TX so we can maintain deep local market knowledge — pricing, events, neighborhoods, regulations, and vetted cleaning crews. That focus is what keeps results sharper than national managers.

05How is StayFrames different from Vacasa, Evolve, or a national manager?

We're local, boutique, and tech-forward. National managers charge 25–35% and run properties through a call center. We charge 20–25%, cap our portfolio to preserve attention per property, and run our own AI automation for guest messaging, pricing, and maintenance.

06How fast do you respond to guests?

Under three minutes on average, 24/7. Our AI agent handles routine questions (WiFi, check-in, parking, amenities) in seconds and escalates anything unusual to a human within the hour.

07How do you handle cleaning and turnovers?

We coordinate every turnover automatically and verify completion before the next guest arrives. Cleaning fees are billed through to the guest via Airbnb at cost — no markup.

08Do you handle Austin & Dallas STR licensing and regulations?

Yes. We guide every owner through Austin's short-term rental license requirements, Dallas's STR ordinances, HOT/state tax registration, and ongoing compliance in both cities. We tell you exactly what to file and when.

09Can I see my property's performance in real time?

Yes. Every owner gets a real-time dashboard showing bookings, revenue, guest reviews, pricing decisions, and expense tracking. You always know exactly what's happening.

10Do you require a long contract?

No. Our management agreement is month-to-month after a 120-day onboarding and ramp-up period. We'd rather keep you by delivering results than by locking you in.

§ 06 — Journal