The property manager's vendor checklist
A checklist to send to property managers so they onboard you as a preferred vendor faster — with the paperwork, insurance and process they need.
Why PMs are slow to trust
A property manager who hires the wrong vendor loses the owner's contract. They're not being difficult — they're protecting their business. Make it easy for them.
Documents to have ready
Public liability insurance certificate. Trade body registration (Gas Safe / NICEIC / NAPIT / MLA / F-Gas). ID. Vehicle insurance for commercial use. DBS if you'll ever be around guests.
Response time SLA
Commit to a response time in writing: 'urgent = 2 hours, standard = 24 hours'. PMs need to make the same promise to their owners.
Photo proof and reporting
Show them a sample job report — before/after photos, materials used, next steps. Nothing sells trust faster.
Invoicing terms
Net-14 or net-30 is standard for PMs. Weekly consolidated invoicing is a huge selling point.
How Absolutely helps
Photo-proof reports, consolidated PM billing and a public profile with your credentials — designed to win vendor slots on day one.
Ready to put this into practice?
Absolutely is free during early access. Templates, dispatch and invoicing built in.
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