ArizonaHome OwnershipStart hereCompare Tempe vacation rental managers on fee basis, local response and whether your property qualifies, especially if it includes an accessory dwelling unit.
Sources reviewed
Listed alphabetically. Fit and prices reflect company-published information. Confirm the contract and address before hiring.
| Manager | Property fit | Owner fees and next step |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Focus Realty | Consider for a furnished short stay if you want a brokerage that coordinates guests, maintenance, cleaning and accounting. | Request a written short-term rental quote covering management, cleaning and maintenance. Ask who checks whether a secondary unit qualifies under Tempe’s rules. |
| Home Team Luxury Rentals | Consider if the home fits a full-service program that coordinates listing distribution, pricing and local vendors. | Property-specific quote. Its Arizona FAQ describes a month-to-month agreement with a 30-day cancellation provision. Ask for the rate and fee basis in writing. Ask which local turnovers and callouts are included. |
| Revolve Vacation Rentals | Consider if you want calendar access and monthly performance and financial reporting. | The company publishes a typical management range of 20%–25%. Confirm the revenue basis, property-specific rate and separately billed costs. Ask who is listed as emergency contact and how direct bookings appear in the owner statement. |
Ask what revenue the fee applies to, who handles permits and emergency calls, and how cleaning, repairs, platform fees and cancellations are billed.
How listings are selectedChoose up to two providers to see services and fees from this directory. Confirm current fees, extras and contract terms directly with the provider.
Directory fees
Directory fees
Give each manager the same property address, rental calendar, expected booking revenue and owner-use dates. Ask each provider to answer in writing.
Use the same booking revenue and number of turnovers for both quotes. List setup costs separately from recurring charges.
Download a text file, copy the comparison, or open a draft in your email or messaging app. Save a copy before leaving the page.
View provider services and fees in the directory above.
Tempe has an owner-occupancy requirement for short-term rental use of accessory dwelling units constructed on or after December 20, 2024. Ask City Planning which conditions apply to your unit.
Ask your manager: Will you confirm the unit’s eligibility before preparing a listing or taking reservations?
Tempe lists a $250 annual short-term rental license fee for each property or unit. The application asks for a 24-hour emergency contact number, and owners need an Arizona transaction privilege tax license even when they hire a manager.
Ask your manager: Who keeps the license current and who answers the emergency line if the usual contact is away?