KeyCrew Media Selects Brooke Pfautz as Verified Expert for Vacation Rental Management and Property Technology

NATIONWIDE, December 12, 2025 — KeyCrew Media, a real estate analytics and media network, has selected Brooke Pfautz, CEO and Founder of Vintory, as a KeyCrew Verified Expert. Pfautz will contribute data-driven analysis on vacation rental management, property technology innovation, and industry consolidation trends.

KeyCrew Expert Selection

KeyCrew Verified Experts are carefully selected as trusted market trend authorities with proven insight and expertise. As a result, these professionals consistently contribute market intelligence, expert perspectives, and forward-looking analysis. Their work helps audiences better navigate complex and evolving industry landscapes.

Brooke Pfautz brings deep expertise to the vacation rental management sector. To date, she has helped more than 950 companies scale their portfolios through focused growth strategies. As the founder of both Vintory and Comparent, Pfautz has become a recognized voice in data-driven property acquisition, AI adoption in hospitality, and market consolidation trends. Moreover, her work includes the largest global database of vacation rental homeowners and the industry’s first comprehensive ranking system through the Comparent 100.

Industry Leadership Experience

With 18 years of experience in the short-term rental industry, Pfautz scaled Vantage Realty to more than 500 properties before its acquisition. After that milestone, she shifted her focus toward reshaping how professional vacation rental managers approach growth. Through Vintory’s data and marketing platform, she supports smarter acquisition strategies. The platform aggregates data from over 10 sources to create what she calls “stacked data architecture,” which delivers higher accuracy in homeowner targeting.

In addition, Pfautz’s insights into artificial intelligence have positioned her as a forward-thinking industry authority. She warns that property managers who fail to adopt AI-native tools by 2026 risk falling behind. Specifically, she emphasizes that data capture—especially call recordings and guest communications—represents critical intellectual property. This data, she notes, will separate market leaders from competitors in an increasingly AI-driven environment.

Vision And Industry Impact

“I’m honored to be selected as a KeyCrew Verified Expert,” said Brooke Pfautz. “Right now, the vacation rental management industry stands at a pivotal moment. Data quality and AI adoption will clearly separate thriving companies from those left behind. Having helped nearly 1,000 companies with their growth strategies, I’ve seen firsthand how the right data and technology stack can turn a mid-sized operator into a market leader.”

She added that she looks forward to sharing insights that help property managers navigate consolidation pressures. Furthermore, she aims to guide leaders in leveraging their unique data assets and positioning themselves strategically. Whether scaling independently or preparing for acquisition, Pfautz believes informed decisions drive long-term success.

Pfautz’s areas of expertise include:

• Vacation Rental Management Growth Strategies — Proven frameworks for inventory acquisition and scaling beyond $10 million in gross bookings
• Property Technology & AI Integration — Strategic guidance on AI-native tools, data architecture, and competitive positioning
• Market Consolidation & M&A Dynamics — Insights on institutional capital trends, acquisition metrics, and exit positioning
• Homeowner Data & Marketing Analytics — Expertise in multi-source data aggregation, targeting precision, and marketing ROI optimization

About Vintory

Vintory is a data, sales, and marketing platform that helps professional vacation rental managers grow their inventory through the world’s largest database of vacation rental homeowners. The platform combines proprietary stacked data architecture with tech-enabled marketing services, building targeted campaigns that drive qualified leads through custom CRM and automation systems. Vintory has supported over 950 property management companies with strategic growth initiatives. Website: www.vintory.com

About KeyCrew Media

KeyCrew Media is the next generation real estate intelligence platform that leverages AI-powered analytics and first-person reporting from verified experts to produce forward-looking insights across local markets and niche asset classes. Proprietary market reporting is delivered through KeyCrew’s growing portfolio of niche media properties — including KeyCrew Journal, NextAsset News, and other specialized publications — as well as selectively syndicated to media partners that influence industry decision-makers. Learn more at keycrew.co

Company Details

Organization: KeyCrew Media

Contact Person: Heather Hook

Website: https://www.keycrew.co

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City: Baltimore

State: Maryland

Country: United States

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