Valuing Short-Term Rentals: New Tools and Insights

By Published On: January 14, 2026

Short-term rentals are one of the fastest-growing (and most [...]

Short-term rentals are one of the fastest-growing (and most misunderstood) segments of the appraisal world. In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal and Jim sit down with Erik Morin, CEO of Atlas VMS, to unpack why STR appraisals are so difficult, where traditional tools fall short, and how new data-driven solutions are changing the game. Erik introduces Atlas STR Insight, a new form built specifically for short-term rental valuation, and explains how booking data, seasonality, and occupancy trends can lead to more accurate and defensible results.

Appraiser eLearning’s next CE course on Short Term Rentals is on Thursday, January 29th, with instructor Bryan Reynolds. We’ll walk through the whole process, beginning to end, and you’ll get 4 hours CE credit while you’re at it. Learn more or register here.

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