Pre-Launch Checklist — Complete Template

Section A: Legal and Compliance

• ☐ Property ownership or management permission documented in writing
• ☐ Subletting clause in lease (if applicable) confirmed in writing with landlord
• ☐ FBR/NTN registration active for business income
• ☐ Guest CNIC collection system prepared (WhatsApp template or check-in form)
• ☐ Guest register format prepared (name, CNIC, dates, platform booking reference)
• ☐ SECP business registration initiated (if managing 3+ properties)
• ☐ Property insurance confirmed to cover short-term occupants (call your insurer)

Section B: Safety Essentials

• ☐ Smoke detector installed and tested (replace battery)
• ☐ Fire extinguisher installed, accessible, and within inspection date
• ☐ Carbon monoxide detector (if gas appliances present)
• ☐ First aid kit fully stocked and visible
• ☐ Emergency contact list printed and posted: police (15), ambulance (115), fire (16), host mobile, nearest hospital
• ☐ All electrical sockets and wiring inspected — no exposed wires
• ☐ Gas lines checked — no leaks (call SNGPL/SSGC if unsure)
• ☐ Door locks functional and key access plan confirmed
• ☐ Building security/guard contact number shared with guests

Section C: Furnishing and Amenity Standards

• ☐ Mattress with mattress protector (clean and odour-free)
• ☐ Minimum 2 pillows per person with clean pillowcases
• ☐ Fresh white linens (minimum 200 thread count, or equivalent quality) — two sets per bed
• ☐ Bath and hand towels — minimum 2 sets per bathroom
• ☐ Wardrobe with minimum 4 hangers per person
• ☐ Bedside table with working lamp and accessible charging socket
• ☐ Working air conditioning with remote
• ☐ Working WiFi — speed tested minimum 15 Mbps download
• ☐ Smart TV (or TV with streaming access)
• ☐ Kettle, basic crockery, cutlery, glasses
• ☐ Refrigerator (empty, clean, with baking soda for odour)
• ☐ Microwave or oven functional
• ☐ Soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper in bathrooms
• ☐ Cooking oil, salt, pepper, tea bags as minimum kitchen stocking
• ☐ Hair dryer (highly rated amenity, often missing)
• ☐ Iron and ironing board
• ☐ Washing machine (if part of listing)

Section D: Photography

• ☐ Professional photographer booked and date confirmed
• ☐ Property deep-cleaned before photography shoot
• ☐ All personal items removed from surfaces and counters
• ☐ Fresh flowers or plants added as decor
• ☐ All lights on, curtains open, maximum natural light
• ☐ Minimum 20 photos taken (target: 30)
• ☐ Hero shot (best angle, most inviting room) confirmed as first photo

Section E: Listing Optimisation

• ☐ Title written using: [Size] + [Feature] + [Location] + [Benefit] formula
• ☐ Description written from guest experience perspective (not property specs)
• ☐ All amenity checkboxes filled accurately
• ☐ House rules defined: smoking, pets, parties, check-in/out times
• ☐ Base rate set 10–15% below market average for first 30 days
• ☐ Weekend pricing configured (+15–25%)
• ☐ Long-stay discount configured (10% for 7+ nights)
• ☐ Eid and seasonal blocks entered in calendar
• ☐ Instant Book enabled (for first 30 days minimum)

Section F: Operations Setup

• ☐ Cleaning team briefed on SOP and check-in time requirements
• ☐ Turnover checklist provided to cleaning team
• ☐ Photo confirmation system established (cleaner sends 5 photos after every turnover)
• ☐ Key handover method tested and backup plan in place
• ☐ Welcome pack prepared for first guest
• ☐ House manual printed and placed in property
• ☐ WiFi password displayed prominently in property
• ☐ Guest communication templates saved and ready
• ☐ Bank account linked for platform payouts

✅ Ready to Launch: Complete all items across Sections A–F before publishing your listing. A listing launched with all items checked attracts your first booking within days and earns your first 5-star review within weeks. A listing launched prematurely builds a reputation it spends months recovering from.