UMB Vacations Market+ Plan

You oversee the property. We drive the bookings.

Market+ Program Overview

Marketing, Pricing & Guest Communication by UMB Vacations

The Market+ Program by UMB Vacations is designed for vacation rental owners who want professional booking support while maintaining full control over their property’s on-site operations.

UMB Vacations manages all booking-side responsibilities — pricing, listing optimization, guest communication, and OTA compliance — so owners can enjoy improved performance without the daily workload of handling guests or updating rates.

With a simple 7.5% owner commission, our Market+ Plan is a cost-effective solution for owners seeking expert support without committing to expensive full-service management.

What UMB Vacations Handles

OTA Listing Management

  • Creation and optimization of listings

  • Continuous updates to improve ranking and visibility

  • Multi-platform distribution across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com (when applicable)

  • Support for Airbnb-only properties

Dynamic Pricing & Revenue Strategy

  • Daily rate adjustments based on demand, seasonality, and market analytics

  • Monitoring competitor trends and event-driven pricing opportunities

  • Ongoing performance optimization

Guest Communication

  • Handling pre-booking inquiries

  • Booking confirmations

  • Pre-arrival information, using owner-supplied check-in details

  • Review responses and guest follow-up communication

Platform Compliance & Listing Standards

  • Ensuring content, policies, and settings meet OTA requirements

  • Regular updates to maintain listing accuracy and competitiveness

Reporting & Insights

  • Monthly performance summaries

  • Recommendations for improvements and amenities

  • Access to booking information through supported systems

Usage of UMB’s Software at Volume Discounts

  • We can bring in your cleaners in to our housekeeping software to ensure all cleans are scheduled.

Damage Protection

  • UMB Vacations provides accidental damage protection for guest stays through a self-insured model, offering owners peace of mind at no additional cost.

Our team is ready to discuss what UMB Vacations can do for you!

Owner Responsibilities

Market+ is ideal for owners who prefer to remain actively involved in the care and upkeep of their property.

Owners are responsible for:

  • Providing a housekeeper or local point of contact

  • Managing all on-site cleaning, maintenance, and repairs

  • Ensuring the property is guest-ready for every arrival

UMB works with the owner’s designated contact to coordinate turnovers and maintain smooth operations.

Ideal For Owners Who:

  • Want to keep more revenue than with full-service management

  • Prefer to manage housekeeping and on-site operations independently

  • Need professional pricing, listing management, and guest messaging

  • Operate an Airbnb-only or multi-channel rental

  • Want a simple, flexible, and low-cost support model

The Result

With Market+, owners enjoy:

  • Stronger booking performance

  • Professionally managed guest communication

  • Optimized listings across top OTAs

  • A streamlined 7.5% commission model

  • Full control over property operations

  • Month-to-month flexibility with no long-term commitments