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Introduction to our analytical styles—from the balanced Peat Fire to the forensic Sea-Salt humor.
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The 90-Day Rule: Why Recency is Trust
Explore why our "Peat Fire" analysis prioritizes the last 90 days of feedback over a property's lifetime score.
The End of the Generic Five-Star Review
Why star ratings are losing their meaning and how "Summary Intelligence" is taking over the travel industry.
Why Host Logic is Your Best Compass
Understanding different hosting styles and how to find the 'golddust' in every property character.
The Anatomy of a Review
Analysing thousands of property summaries to find the recurring aspects that impact guest satisfaction most.
The Intelligence Edge: Match Your Vibe
Discover how to leverage Reestit's unique property matching intelligence to find the hospitality style that suits you.
Fifty-Seven Tabs and a Peat Fire
The story of how a single point of friction at 1am led to a new way of 'curing' travel reviews with common sense.