Yes, you have to pay transaction fees as a host on UpHarvest. UpHarvest charges a 15% service fee for all paid items listed on the platform. This fee is split equally between the seller (7.5%) and the consumer (7.5%). This excludes payment processing fees and cleaning fees.
UpHarvest does not charge cleaning fees on behalf of Hosts. Hosts are advised to include any cleaning fees where necessary in the price when creating listings. If you choose to include the cleaning fee in the base price, it's important to clearly mention this in the listing description to avoid any confusion for guests. This ensures transparency and helps guests understand the total cost upfront.