Original Message:
Re: New $99 few for DIY verified and protected is ridiculous (by Foster C.):
I've been using RedWeek for years, and until now I've been very happy with both their service and their costs. That is no longer the case. There is no identifiable justification for the $99 rental completion fee that is being charged to DIY rentals. This year, I'll be trying TUG and KOALA before using RedWeek.
TUG is free, except for a $15 membership fee, but currently does not have broad visibility. That may change as more people advertise on TUG. KOALA charges an 8% fee upon completion of a rental, but the listings are free so there are no up-front costs. Other services like VRBO and Air B&B are complicated to use, and your listing can become "lost in the crowd."
For my Jan & Feb 2026 rentals, I've already listed them on TUG and KOALA. If not rented by August, I'll then list them on RedWeek DIY.