After onboarding, the property should be:

- Legally compliant.

- Fully stocked and guest-ready.

- Listed across target platforms.

- Integrated into management systems.

- Reporting transparently to the owner.

Pre-Onboarding Preparation

Collect Documentation

- Signed property management agreement

- Licenses

- Proof of insurance (homeowner + liability + rental insurance)

- Property ownership verification

Property Information

- Address & property details (bed/bath count, amenities, special features)

- Access details (smart lock codes, lockbox instructions, backup keys)

- Utility accounts (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, water, trash schedule)

- Vendor list (cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, pool service, etc.)

2. Property Onboarding Checklist

Initial Walkthrough

- Safety inspection (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, CO monitors).

- Inventory & condition report (furniture, appliances, kitchenware, supplies).

- Maintenance check (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, Wi-Fi speed test).

Standardisation

- Stock essential supplies (toiletries, kitchen basics, cleaning products).

- Professional photography & staging for listings.

- Branded guidebook creation (house rules, Wi-Fi, local tips, emergency contacts).

- Online content for platforms.

3. System Setup

Technology & Platforms

- PMS (Property Management System) setup

- OTA listings (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rentals etc.) synced and optimized

- Dynamic pricing tool integration

- Smart home tech (thermostats, noise monitoring, door locks, security cameras as permitted)

Financials

- Owner payout setup (bank account, payout schedule)

- Expense tracking system

4. Team Coordination

Cleaning & Turnover

- Establish cleaning standards checklist

- Train cleaners on property specific staging

- Schedule deep cleaning frequency and requirements

Maintenance

- Schedule frequency

- Examples aircon, silicon, washing machine / dishwasher filters

- Any issues? Things to monitor?

5. Guest Experience Setup

- Create automated pre-arrival, check-in, and checkout communication templates

- Install welcome signage

- Create digital guidebooks and suggestions specific to property

- Implement review management process

- Define escalation process for guest complaints. Is there commonly encountered issues for example in the area? How can we mitigate the impact?

6. Owner Relations

- Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, we take the time to develop a specific strategy with the owner that is tailored to their unique needs and goals

- Provide landlord access to portal

- Monthly reporting

- Communicate maintenance needs and approval thresholds

- Clarify owner stays process (blocked calendar, cleaning fees, etc.)


- Review local short-term rental laws (transitoty contracts, AL, Tourism Accommodation)

- Payment of city tax

- Registration of all guests with SEF

- Set house rules aligned with regulations (quiet hours, max occupancy, parking)


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