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:
- Communicate arrival confirmation – Track when service professionals arrive and begin work
- Provide visual instructions – Show exactly how the property should appear before guest arrival
- Document completion – Obtain photographic verification that tasks were completed as specified
- Enable direct communication – Allow service professionals to report issues immediately
- 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
- Connect your Airbnb account to preload bookings and property information
- Navigate to the target property (assuming Property Details are already complete)
- Access the Jobs section and create a new job
- Scroll to the Finish section and select the camera icon
- Choose four representative photos showing desired final conditions
- Add task pins to each photo by dragging the “Look” pin from the dashboard
- 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:
- Autoscheduler — automates turnover scheduling so nothing falls through the cracks
- free training skills — visual step-by-step guides your team can follow on the job
- flexible plans — start free and scale as your portfolio grows
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