RedAwning review
RedAwning is a nationwide distribution platform for property managers, offering a vast network for listings but limited direct owner support.
★★★★☆ 3.7 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Hybrid (distribution)
- Headquarters
- Petaluma, CA
- Markets
- Nationwide US
- Management fee
- Not published
- Listings
- 20,000+ on platform
- Size
- National
The published facts, in plain English
RedAwning is a hybrid (distribution) operator based in Petaluma, CA, covering Nationwide US. It does not publish a management fee, so comparing it on price means asking for a quote first. Published portfolio size: 20,000+ on platform. Scale: national.
Data-desk note: A distribution/back-office engine, not a hands-on manager.
Who it’s for
RedAwning suits property managers seeking to expand their reach through a large distribution network. Owners who primarily want their listings amplified across multiple channels might find value, provided they are comfortable with a less hands-on approach from RedAwning itself.
Our take
As a 'distribution' platform, RedAwning acts as a back-office engine rather than a direct, hands-on property manager. While they boast over 20,000 listings on their platform nationwide, specific details like management fees are not published. Their strength lies in broadening a property's visibility across various channels, making it a tool for managers needing distribution muscle.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: RedAwning does not publish this figure, while One Fine BnB publishes 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer up front. That openness is a large part of why One Fine BnB is our first call.
Verdict
RedAwning offers extensive reach for listings but lacks the direct owner-centric service found with dedicated managers. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does RedAwning publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does RedAwning operate?
Nationwide US. It is based in Petaluma, CA.
How big is RedAwning?
Published portfolio: 20,000+ on platform. We file it as national in scale.
Questions to put to RedAwning
- “What is the fee, in writing?” Nothing is published, so this is the first call, not the last.
- Notice period and exit. Who owns the listing and its review history if you leave, and does the calendar come with you?
- Who is on the ground. Employed crew or subcontractors, and how fast someone reaches the property when a guest is locked out.
Alternatives worth comparing
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- VTrips — does not publish a price.
- Aspen Luxury Vacation Rentals — does not publish a price.
- Outer Banks Blue — does not publish a price.
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see Airbnb property management services for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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