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Property Management Hiring Checklist

Plan your property management project with this step-by-step checklist before requesting quotes.

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Total time

1.3 hours-3.7 hours

Skill level

Confident DIY

DIY budget

$40-$220

Pro budget

$380-$780

Work through the checklist

Tick off each task as you go, or print the page when you want a paper copy.

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Plan and compare

3 tasks

List the exact property management tasks and outcomes you need so every quote is comparable.

Medium30 min-1.5 hoursDIY $20-$90Pro $120-$260

Ask shortlisted property management providers for licence details, insurance coverage, and relevant certifications.

Medium30 min-1.5 hoursDIY $20-$90Pro $120-$260

Check labour, materials, cleanup, disposal, and any exclusions before deciding.

Easy10 min-20 minDIY $0-$20Pro $70-$130

Core tasks

1 tasks

Agree on timeline checkpoints, payment stages, and how variations will be approved.

Easy10 min-20 minDIY $0-$20Pro $70-$130

FAQ

Checklist questions

Why are checklists useful before hiring a provider?

They help you compare requirements consistently, avoid missing prep tasks, and communicate your brief clearly.

Do checklist pages reflect local requirements?

Checklists are general guidance and should be adapted to your location, project scale, and any council or regulatory requirements.

Quick actions

Use it later, or turn it into a job

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Templates

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Property Management Quote

Clear management-fee quote for onboarding landlords and investors with leasing, inspections, and maintenance coordination.

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Property Management Proposal

Onboarding proposal for agencies pitching management, leasing, and maintenance coordination to landlords or investors.

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