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Direct payouts · no annual contracts

Rental management for 15% of nightly rent.

Our management fee applies to nightly rent only. Cleaning fees are excluded1. You receive booking payouts directly and pay our fee separately.

Management fee and billing terms

Cleaning and other property expenses are separate from the 15% nightly-rent management fee.

15%

of nightly rent. Cleaning fees are excluded.1

Cleaning fees pass through

Our fee is calculated on nightly rent only. Guest cleaning fees cover cleaning costs.1

Your listing, your payouts

You keep your listing, and booking platforms pay you directly into your account.

Separate management fee invoices

We invoice our fee separately so you can compare it with the booking revenue for that billing period.

No annual contract

Your management agreement includes a 90-day notice period to end service.

Your agreement sets out billing, service responsibilities, and termination terms.

Monthly management fee comparison

Choose a nightly rate, booked nights and the other manager's fee. Both columns use the same nightly rent, with cleaning costs excluded.

Monthly rent equals nightly rate × booked nights. Results exclude cleaning, taxes, maintenance and other property costs.

Monthly
Checkmate: 15%
Other manager2
Nightly rent
$5,400
$5,400
Management fee
– $810
– $1,350
After management fee
$4,590
$4,050

Checkmate costs $540 less in management fees per month.

Management services and property costs

Included management services

Our management services are included in the 15% fee:

  • Listing management across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rentals, Agoda and direct bookings
  • Demand-based pricing and calendar management
  • 24/7 guest messaging
  • Cleaning and turnover coordination with vetted local teams
  • Maintenance dispatch and vendor coordination
  • Reservation screening and property protection practices
  • Monthly owner reporting
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Payment and approval terms

Your agreement keeps management fees, payouts, and property costs distinct:

  • Cleaning fees pass through. Our 15% fee excludes cleaning fees.1
  • Payouts go to you. Booking platforms deposit revenue directly into your account.
  • No annual contracts. Ending service requires 90 days’ notice.
  • Property expenses remain separate. We share repair and vendor costs, obtain approval for significant work, and provide receipts.

Rental management pricing FAQs

Management fee billing

We invoice 15% of nightly rent for the stays managed during the billing period. Booking platforms pay you directly, and our invoice is separate. You can check the fee against your booking and payout statements.

Cleaning fee exclusions

Guest cleaning fees pass through to cleaning costs. Our 15% management fee applies to nightly rent only.1

Direct booking payouts

Your listing stays in your name. Airbnb, Vrbo, and other booking platforms deposit payouts into your account on their normal schedules.

Contract and termination terms

No annual contracts. Your management agreement sets out the fee, service responsibilities, billing, and termination terms. Ending service requires 90 days’ notice.

Property onboarding

We start with a call with Chad and an in-person or virtual property review. We document house instructions, vendor contacts, supplies and photos.

We connect your listings to our systems, coordinate local cleaning and maintenance and set the pricing strategy. You retain ownership of your listings.

Payout timing

Booking platforms pay you on their normal payout schedules. Timing depends on the platform and reservation. Our management fee invoice arrives separately.

Property management estimate

Talk with Chad about your property and market. Get a written revenue estimate and review how management would work for you.

Book a call with Chad Get your revenue estimate Talk directly with Chad · no obligation

You can also call 412-275-4780 or email chad@checkmaterentals.com.