New $99 few for DIY verified and protected is ridiculous

Honestly, I don't mind $99 out of a $4400 rental. What I don't like is the "don't get paid until check-in" part. This leaves way too much power in the hands of the renter, who might not show up, might claim some problem at the resort, etc.

Before "Verified & Protected" there was some version of "Verified" where for a fee of like $25-30, we emailed the reservation to RedWeek to prove it existed. I think they also confirmed with the resort. This was worthwhile and protected both sides.

Now, though, with so many opting for the new V&P, somehow it makes the rest of us look like scammers. "Well, why wouldn't they have their listing Verified???" I can hear renters think.

Redweek, keep V&P if you like, but bring back "Verified Only" please.

And we can no longer list floating weeks! Since when? I paid for my floating week listing, it still shows in my account, but is not visible to potential renters. Should we not receive a prorated refund if a listing is suddenly made invisible with no notification to the owner?

Repeated inquiries to Redweek result in vague responses that do not address my questions.

Patrick, we have six 2BR-2BA weeks in Maui. What is the best way to post multiple floating weeks?

Just started to enter my villa for rent with RedWeek. I have used RedWeek for several years to my satisfaction. Now to place a Do It Yourself (DIY) listing, there are several changes that only benefit RedWeek, and not the Owner that has a villa to rent. Several new conditions for the DIY lister includes: Signing a RedWeek Agreement that benefits primarily RedWeek. Renter pays RedWeek directly and the Owner is not paid till at least two business days after the occupancy date. In addition to the $49 listing fee, RedWeek collects a $99 rental completion fee from the rental fee amount. Owner has two days to accept any full price offer, and if not accepted for any reason, the Owner is still on the line for the $99 fee. The rental fee "strict payment" option is gone. Renter can cancel at least 65 days prior to the occupancy date and receive a 50% refund, but the Owner is still liable for the $99 rental completion fee. So, I am now looking for another vacation villa rental listing site.

Can anyone tell me if jimney peak has any value at all?

Ditto, Do they must think they are airbnb or some other snobbish website?