The onboarding process, from signing to going live

From signing the contract to the first online listing, allow two to four weeks—most of which depends on you. Nothing is published without your approval.

How long does it take from the time you sign with your property management company until the first reservation for your vacation rental in Toulon? The onboarding process answers this question, step by step: compliance documents, inventory, preparation, photo shoot, listings, and approval. Two to four weeks in total—with one important fact to keep in mind from the start: you are the critical path.

The final step involves a double-check: you verify the choices you’ve made, and we verify that the technical aspects are sound. Then comes the launch, and a rollout that follows its own set of rules.

This page provides an overview, the two validation checklists, and the strategy for the first few weeks—the one that turns a new listing into a classified ad. Each intermediate step then has its own page, from the photo shoot to the launch.

The key tasks proceed in parallel: while you gather the materials, we prepare the pricing, the welcome booklet, and the ad templates. The faster you hit your milestones, the closer you get to going live.

• Compliance documents. The insurance certificate and the receipt from city hall rarely arrive on the first try.
• The apartment isn't quite ready yet. A photo shoot in a half-furnished apartment will result in photos that will have to be retaken.
• Unavailability for the inventory. This is a contradiction: your presence—or that of a representative—is required.

• The text of the ad and the order of the photos.
• The minimum price, the maximum price, and the minimum length of stay.
• House Rules.
• The time slots you reserve for your personal use.
• The applicable cancellation policy.

• The declaration or registration number, if applicable.
• Consistency between reported capacity, actual number of beds, and inventory.
• Effective calendar synchronization across platforms.
• How Access and Codes Work.
• The completeness of the welcome booklet.

A new listing has no reviews, no history, and no rating. It has to prove itself to both the algorithms and travelers, and this initial launch period requires just as much attention as the rest.

• Prepare the compliance checklist as soon as the contract is signed. Every missing document delays the photo shoot, which in turn delays the ads and, consequently, the first reservation.
• The pre-shoot cleanup takes place before the photo shoot. It is never included in the onboarding package, as the scope of the work depends on the condition of the home: it is billed based on the time spent. Plan it well in advance so as not to hold up the photographer.
• First impressions carry a lot of weight and last a long time. Pay special attention to the first three stays: they shape the listing’s reputation for a long time to come.
• Validation is not a barrier. Price caps and rules can be adjusted during the term of the contract—through a simple written notice in some cases, and through an amendment in others.
• Don't block off too many dates at the start. A calendar with too many open slots slows down your climb up the rankings, right when your ad needs to generate the most bookings.
• Once the system goes live, day-to-day operations begin: reviewing your schedule, monitoring your metrics, and managing shift rotations.

Two to four weeks: What makes the difference?

The speed at which the parts are delivered and the condition of the property. The rest is up to us and follows a consistent schedule: three days between the photo shoot and the listings, approval, and going live.

Can I speed up the process?

Yes. The units are ready as soon as the contract is signed, and the apartments are fully furnished: the photo shoot is followed immediately by the initial cleaning, and the listing fee is on the lower end of the range.

What happens if I'm late in confirming?

Nothing will be published without your approval: publication is pending your response. Each day of delay simply pushes back the publication date by that same amount of time.

Why open below the target price?

Because a new listing has neither reviews nor a rating: an introductory price drives the first reservations and reviews, and then the price rises toward its target.

Can I reserve my vacation before it goes online?

Yes, periods of personal use are included in what you approve. Just be careful not to leave too many gaps in the launch schedule.

What happens if I live abroad?

You appoint a representative with decision-making authority, who will be present, in particular, for the joint inventory. The rest of the process is managed remotely.

When will my listing be visible, and when will the first reservations come in?

Visible as soon as it's published, once you've approved it and we've completed our verification. The calendar opens immediately, but it takes a few weeks to climb the rankings, driven by the first bookings: that's precisely why we don't launch the day before peak season.

Updated as of July 27, 2026 · Describes the current service agreement. The agreement and its appendices take precedence over this content, which is provided for educational purposes.