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Is API integration necessary?

Janice B
Apr 16, 2021 10:04 AM
Joined Apr, 2021 1 post

I am new to OwnerRez, and want to sync my VRBO and Airbnb calendars with OwnerRez, but don't know that I want to fully integrate. What are the advantages / disadvantages of not integrating?

Chris Hynes
Apr 16, 2021 7:52 PM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1400 posts

Not "necessary" but it makes things a lot easier once you get it set up. Change settings once in OwnerRez, they sync out to the channels automatically, bookings come into OwnerRez automatically with guest info, calendars update instantly, etc.

In terms of drawbacks, it's more complex because you have now 3 systems working together (OwnerRez, Vrbo, Airbnb) instead of separate systems.

For Vrbo, OwnerRez will process the guest credit cards on your card processor (so you must have one), and taxes will come to you so you have to remit them -- so that may be either a drawback or an advantage, depending on your case.