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| Feature | Stay The VillagesOwner-direct option | Other Listing Sites | Property Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
Listing Dedicated public property page | Check provider | Depends on scope | |
| Search-readable metadata and sitemap | Check provider | Depends on scope | |
| Owner-reviewed AI listing draft | Check provider | Depends on scope | |
| Listing photos | Up to 40 | Check provider | Depends on scope |
Owner workflow Owner inquiry inbox | Check provider | Depends on scope | |
| Editable rate suggestions | Check provider | Depends on scope | |
| Availability calendar | Check provider | Depends on scope | |
Cost and responsibility Current listing price | Free through Dec. 31, 2026 | Check current terms | Request a quote |
| Model after the promotion | Flat annual listing fee | Check current terms | Check contract |
| Who handles renter selection, lease, and rent | Owner | Check current terms | Depends on scope |
| Platform collects renter payments | No | Check current terms | Depends on scope |
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Listing Model Comparison
Prices, services, and contracts can change. Verify each option directly.
Stay The Villages
Free
through December 31, 2026
Then a flat annual listing fee; the owner handles the lease and rent.
Other Listing Sites
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with the provider
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Property Manager
Request a quote
fees vary by scope
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Questions About Comparing Options
How should I compare Stay The Villages with another listing site?
Compare the provider's current written price, renewal terms, included tools, public listing format, inquiry handling, and any renter-payment or lease responsibilities. Stay The Villages provides an owner-direct listing page and owner tools, but search placement, inquiries, occupancy, and rental income are not guaranteed.
Is Stay The Villages cheaper than a property manager?
Stay The Villages is free through December 31, 2026, followed by a flat annual listing fee. Property-manager pricing and scope vary, so compare each provider's current written quote, add-on fees, and included services.
Can I use Stay The Villages alongside other listing sites?
Stay The Villages does not require listing exclusivity, but you should check the current terms of every other site, manager, association, or agreement you use. A public listing page can provide another discovery path, but search placement and inquiries are not guaranteed.
What if I already use a property manager?
You may be able to use both, depending on your management agreement. Confirm who controls advertising, renter communication, lease execution, rent collection, and property operations before publishing an additional listing.
Do I need to be tech-savvy to use the platform?
The guided workflow can suggest property details and listing copy from available inputs. You review every fact, add your photos, rates, availability, and terms, then publish when the listing is complete and accurate.
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Start an owner account, verify every listing detail, and publish when the page is complete.
Start My Free ListingFree through December 31, 2026. Stay The Villages does not collect renter payments.