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Pro Tip for Hosts on the Go

Properly Team

A quick tutorial on creating a minimal turnover job in just 5 minutes using four photos, task pins, and verification photo requests.

Key Features

The application enables hosts to:

  1. Communicate arrival confirmation — Track when service professionals arrive and begin work
  2. Provide visual instructions — Show exactly how the property should appear before guest arrival
  3. Document completion — Obtain photographic verification that tasks were completed as specified
  4. Enable direct communication — Allow service professionals to report issues immediately
  5. Share practical details — Convey access information, WiFi passwords, parking, and waste management instructions

Creating a Quick Job in 5 Minutes

The tutorial demonstrates creating a minimal job using just four photos:

Steps

  1. Connect your Airbnb account to preload bookings and property information
  2. Navigate to the target property (assuming Property Details are already complete)
  3. Access the Jobs section and create a new job
  4. Scroll to the Finish section and select the camera icon
  5. Choose four representative photos showing desired final conditions
  6. Add task pins to each photo by dragging the “Look” pin from the dashboard
  7. Enable “Ask for a Photo” for each image to request verification photos during execution

Sample Property Preparation Photos

  • Living room setup
  • First bedroom presentation
  • Second bedroom arrangement
  • Bathroom towel arrangement

Flexibility and Customization

Hosts control complexity levels, ranging from minimal confirmation jobs to comprehensive 100-photo checklists describing intricate tasks like espresso machine maintenance.

Looking for tools to put these ideas into practice? Explore Properly’s solutions:

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