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Creating Your First Property

This is a step-by-step article on how to create your first property/listing in Property Stack

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Written by Support Property Stack
Updated over a week ago

Objective:

In this article, we will walk you through the full step-by-step process of creating a listing within PropertyStack. This guide will help you add key features such as amenities, location, and cleaning fees before making a listing live.


Before You Start:

Ensure you have already created a PropertyStack profile. It's best to have the following information on hand to complete the full listing:

  • Internal details to help identify the listing in PropertyStack

  • Professional photos

  • Property-related details (listing type, bed configuration, amenities)

  • Cleaning cost

  • Listing address and any necessary permits

  • Stay-related details (minimum nights, check-in/out times)

  • Financial details (base night rate, management commission, cleaning fees)

Note: If you choose to leave the listing creation halfway through, you can come back and update the listing at any time in onboarding


Step 1: Create Your Listing Shell

  1. Log into your PropertyStack profile.

  2. Select Home > Property List.

  3. Click Add Property.

  4. Create a new owner or assign to an existing one.

  5. Fill in all the relevant information for the property.

  6. Click Add Property.


Step 2: Locating Your Listing in the Onboarding Tab

  1. Select My Work > Onboarding from the left sidebar.

  2. Scroll to your property and select the Edit icon.


Step 3: Filling in the Property Information

Owner Details

  • Fill out the owner's information.

  • Add bank details for owner payments.

Property Details

  • Property Information: Type, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, guest capacity, property size.

  • Location: Verify Google map and property address, and add the relevant state.

  • Lockbox Details: Add a new lockbox item, upload an image, and provide a clear description for the guest.

  • Wifi Details: Add wifi information for the guest.

  • Bedroom Configuration: Add bed types for each room; use the "+" icon to add multiple beds.

  • Amenities: Add property amenities, including unique ones, under "Other amenities"


Property Photos

  • Upload Photos: For existing photos, click to upload and bulk upload your photos.

  • Organize New Photos: Add photographer details and the date of the photoshoot.

    • This will then be created as a task in the "My Work" section.

    • It will have the Proeprty address, photographers details and date of the shoot.


Contractors

  1. Add New Contractor:

    • Select + Add Contractor.

    • Toggle Create New to "Yes".

    • Choose the contractor specialty and fill in the details.

    • Set the travel distance for the contractor.

    • Note: The Travel distance field represents how far that contractor is willing to travel for work. If you have 10 listings within the travel distance you select, these properties will show up as an option to assign that contractor.

  2. Use Existing Contractor:

    • Select + Add Contractor.

    • Toggle Create New to "No".

    • Use the search function or the list shown to find available contractors.

3. Select all contractors here:

  • Use this section to select all contractors

  • Add in your handyman, electrician, plumber and gardener


Public Descriptions

Add all the copies for the OTA's listing, including the property description, listing title, and guest access details. Ensure the copy is easy to read and well-spaced to aid guests in researching your property.


Guest Access Guide

Include information to be published in your Guest Booklet:

  • Check-In Instructions

    • Select + Check In Instructions

    • Enter the Step Name: Example: Front Gate Entrance

    • Enter the Step Link: This could be a URL to a video explanation of how to reach the front gate

    • Enter a detailed description

    • Upload an image of the step and click save

  • Parking Details

    • Select + Add Parking Details

    • Enter the Step Name. Example: Drive to the underground parking at the left of the house

    • Enter the Step Link: This could be a URL to a video explanation of how to reach the parking gate

    • Enter a detailed description

    • Upload an image of the step and click save

  • Appliances

    • Select + Add Appliances

    • Enter the Step Name: Example: Smeg Oven

    • Enter the Step Link: This could be a URL to a video explanation of how to use the Smeg oven

    • Enter a detailed description

    • Upload an image of the step and click save

  • Features

    • Select + Add Feature

    • Enter the Step Name: Example: 25M Pool

    • Enter the Step Link: It could be a swimming guide

    • Enter a detailed description

    • Upload an image of the step and click save

  • Attractions

    • Select + Add Attraction

    • Enter the Step Name: Example: Howard Smith Wharf

    • Enter the Step Link: This could be a URL showcasing the Wharf

    • Enter a detailed description

    • Upload an image of the step and click save

Note: In the Attractions section, you can add referral partner links to places like Movie or Dreamworld on the Gold Coast or any partnerships that you develop. So, if guests book using your booklet, you can get a referral bonus.


Connect to Platforms

This section takes you through connecting to all the OTAs that you are connected to. All you need to do is simply:

  1. Click Take Me To Integrations.

  2. Select the OTA you want to connect to.

  3. Search for the account and add the property.

  4. Scroll down and search for your property to add it live.


congratulations

You have completed your property onboarding. Your property is now being pushed to the OTAs for activation. Optionally, you can send a "Go Live" email to your owner:

  1. Select Send A Go Live! Email To Owner.

  2. Enter the message details.

  3. Click Send.

Need more help? Send our team a message in the messenger on Propertystack for assistance.

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