Owner Results
Independent proof of how Sway-managed homes perform across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and the Valley.
Independent data · November 2026
Updated November 4, 2026 · Reviewed by Ramin Roudi, Founder and Designated Broker
In 2025, Sway homes were booked on 67.8% of available nights, against 44.7% across Maricopa County. That is 52% more booked nights than the market. Our homes also hold a 4.98 median Airbnb guest rating across 1,239 reviews. Every number on this page comes from independent data companies, AirROI and KeyData. Nothing is self-reported.
4.98
Median Airbnb guest rating, 1,239 reviews
100%
Of rated homes at 4.8+, vs 58% for managers our size
+52%
More nights booked than the Maricopa County market, 2025
8 years
Airbnb Superhost, plus Vrbo Premier Host
Sources: AirROI guest ratings, 12 months to October 2026. KeyData occupancy benchmarking, full calendar year 2025, Maricopa County.
2025 results vs the market
Over the full 2025 calendar year, Sway homes were booked on far more nights than vacation rentals across Maricopa County, and the lead held at every home size.
Source: KeyData market benchmarking, January 1 to December 31, 2025, adjusted paid occupancy, Maricopa County. Bedroom rows compare Sway homes only with market homes of the same size.
How Sway compares in Scottsdale
Guest rating is the clearest public signal of how a manager runs a home: cleanliness, accuracy, communication and upkeep. Here is Sway next to the largest and best-known management companies in Scottsdale, measured the same way over the same 12 months.
Source: AirROI Scottsdale management company ranking, average guest rating weighted by reviews, 12 months to October 2026. On Airbnb, Sway's homes are listed under Sway Vacation Rentals.
Why our ratings stay high
- Our own housekeeping team. Every home is cleaned and inspected after every stay by Sway staff, not subcontractors.
- Our own maintenance team. Technicians who work only on Sway homes, with maintenance coordination 24/7.
- A dedicated revenue manager. Pricing is reviewed across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and direct booking, around events like Barrett-Jackson, the WM Phoenix Open and spring training.
- Selective about homes. We take on homes with an elevated feel and private amenities. 60% of our homes have four or more bedrooms.
- Guest screening on every booking. Guests must be 25 or older, parties are not allowed, and every home has noise monitoring.
Credentials you can verify
- Licensed Arizona real estate brokerage. Sway Realty LLC, ADRE license LC708739000. Founder Ramin Roudi is the designated broker, and owner funds are held under Arizona trust accounting rules.
- Airbnb Superhost for 8 years and Vrbo Premier Host.
- 5.0 stars on Google from 80 reviews, and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
- Hosting in Scottsdale since 2014, full-time management company since 2019.
Where we manage homes
Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek and Fountain Hills. Our office is at 8350 E Evans Rd, Suite B-3, Scottsdale, and our housekeeping and maintenance teams are local.
Common questions
Do Sway-managed homes book more nights than the market?
Yes. In 2025, Sway homes were booked on 67.8% of available nights versus 44.7% across Maricopa County, 52% more booked nights, according to KeyData. Compared with homes of the same size, Sway booked 69% more nights for 3-bedroom homes, 57% more for 4-bedroom homes and 54% more for 5-bedroom homes.
How do Sway's guest ratings compare with other Scottsdale managers?
Sway's Scottsdale homes average a 4.93 guest rating. That ties VacayAZ for the highest in the comparison above, ahead of Travli Hospitality, Scottsdale Rentals, Evolve, GoodNight and Casago, according to AirROI. Across all its homes, Sway's median rating is 4.98.
Why does Sway appear as Sway Vacation Rentals on Airbnb?
That is the name on our Airbnb host account. Sway Vacation Rental Management and Sway Vacation Rentals are the same company, the same team and the same office.
How can I check these numbers?
Guest ratings and rankings come from AirROI, where anyone can view our public profile. Occupancy figures come from KeyData, the industry benchmarking platform vacation rental managers use to compare against their market, and we're happy to walk any owner through the report. Our license can be verified on the Arizona Department of Real Estate public database.
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