πŸ“‹ Management
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How to reduce your property manager workload: automation guide 2026

A property manager handling 10 properties without automation spends ~60 hours/month on repetitive tasks. Here's how to cut that to under 10.

60h

per month

without automation
(10 properties)

<10h

per month

with full automation
(same 10 properties)

These 50+ hours are not mythical β€” they are real, documented and recoverable. Below you'll find exactly where they go and how to eliminate each one.

The 5 tasks that consume most of a property manager's time

πŸ”‘ 1. Key handover and arrival coordination

⏱️ ~20 min/booking βœ… 0 minutes

Coordinating arrival time, being present or finding a neighbour to hand keys, chasing late guests β€” it all adds up. With a smart lock connected to Gotocheck, the guest receives their unique PIN via WhatsApp automatically at check-in time, without any intervention from you.

πŸ’¬ 2. Answering repetitive guest messages

⏱️ 1–2 h/day βœ… -80% messaging time

"What time is check-in?", "Is there parking?", "How does the heating work?". These questions repeat with every booking. Gotocheck AI responds automatically, in the guest's language, 24/7 via WhatsApp.

πŸš” 3. Manual SES.Hospedajes submissions

⏱️ 10–15 min/booking βœ… 0 minutes

Logging in, entering 30+ fields manually, validating formats, tracking pending submissions. With Gotocheck, all guest data flows directly to SES.Hospedajes the moment the online check-in is completed β€” without you touching a single field.

πŸ“„ 4. Rental contracts and digital signing

⏱️ 5–10 min/booking βœ… 0 minutes

Sending contracts, chasing signatures, filing signed copies. Gotocheck automatically generates and sends the contract for each booking β€” the guest signs digitally during check-in. The signed document is automatically saved in the system.

🧾 5. Owner invoicing

⏱️ 2–4 h/month βœ… -90% invoicing time

Calculating commissions, generating invoices for each owner, sending them, tracking payments. Gotocheck automates the invoicing cycle: calculates commissions, generates invoices automatically and sends them to each owner at the end of the month.

πŸ”„ The multiplier effect of automation

Beyond saving time, automation eliminates human errors (wrong SES.Hospedajes submissions, forgotten contracts), improves guest experience (faster responses, clearer instructions) and reduces risk (no missed deadlines, no compliance lapses).

How many properties can you manage solo?

5–10

properties managed safely without automation

30–50

properties manageable solo with full automation

πŸ“Œ Recommended implementation order:
  1. Digital check-in + automatic SES.Hospedajes submission
  2. Smart lock connection (Nuki, Tuya, Tedee…)
  3. AI messaging through WhatsApp
  4. Automatic owner invoicing

What Gotocheck automates in a single platform

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a PMS to use Gotocheck?

No. Gotocheck works independently or integrated with your existing PMS. If you already use Lodgify, Smoobu or Hostaway, the integration is native.

How long does it take to configure everything?

The basic check-in + SES.Hospedajes setup takes about 10–15 minutes per property. Smart lock connection adds another 5 minutes if the lock is already installed.

What if the internet goes down at my property?

The check-in data is stored locally in the browser if the guest has already started the process. For smart locks, Nuki and Tedee work via Bluetooth β€” the guest can open the lock from their phone even without internet.

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