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Introducing BookingsCloud's Opportunity Score

Written by BookingsCloud | Jul 23, 2025 3:41:24 PM

A Smarter Way to Decide Which Properties to Market 

If you manage a portfolio of vacation rentals, you’ve probably asked yourself: 

Which of my properties should I be advertising right now? 

Because the truth is, not every property needs extra marketing all the time. 

Some book themselves effortlessly (we all love those), while others might struggle to get noticed, even in peak season. 

The real challenge? Knowing where to focus before you waste time or money trying to fix the wrong thing. 

That’s where BookingsCloud’s Opportunity Score comes in. 

What is an Opportunity Score?  

The Opportunity Score is your new shortcut to smarter property management. 

It’s a simple number between 0 and 100 that tells you, at a glance, which listings need love and which are doing just fine. 

The higher the score, the more attention that property needs. Think of it like a check-engine light for your portfolio: a high score is a heads-up that something’s off, and the property could be at risk of sitting empty. 

We refresh the scores every two weeks using real-time data from your property management system. 

What goes into the score? 

We look at a couple simple signals to figure out which properties need attention: 

  • Upcoming Availability
    • Lots of open nights in the next few months? That’s a sign the property could use a boost. 
  • Price Competitiveness
    • Is your rate in line with similar listings nearby? If not, it could be turning guests away. 
  • Location Expectations
    • Properties in hot spots (like beachfront or downtown) shouldn’t be sitting empty. If they are, that’s a sign to take action. 

All of these factors are weighted using a proprietary formula to deliver a single, actionable score for each property. 

Why it matters  

Managing a portfolio is tough, especially when you’re juggling dozens (or hundreds) of properties. 

The Opportunity Score works like your personal assistant, mirroring the gut instincts of an experienced property manager, but faster, and with real data to back it up. 

It helps you: 

  • Spot High-Return Opportunities: Focus on listings that are most likely to bring in extra revenue from incremental bookings—especially those with higher nightly rates.
  • Adjust for Seasonality: The score understands seasonal trends, so you’re not penalizing properties during naturally slower months.
  • Support Newer Listings: No history? No problem. The score uses current market data and nearby comps to help newer properties gain traction without punishing them for being “too new.” 

The bottom line 

The Opportunity Score takes the guesswork out of property management. It shows you exactly which listings need attention, so you can focus your time where it counts. 

It’s a simple, effective way to make smarter decisions, improve pacing, and maximize your revenue potential across your portfolio. 

Want to see your Opportunity Scores in action? 

Contact us for a demo. We’ll show you how it works with your properties and how to get the most value from your marketing efforts.