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Getting Started

How to List Your Property

Everything you need to go from sign-up to your first booking, step by step.

Before You Start

To list on Romancha you need:

  • A verified Romancha account (mobile number + email)
  • A government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Driving Licence)
  • At least 5 good photos of your property
  • A linked bank account for payouts

Step 1 — Complete Host KYC

Before any listing can go live, Romancha verifies your identity.

  1. Go to your Profile → List your property
  2. You will be prompted to complete Host KYC
  3. Record a 10–15 second video: hold your government ID next to your face and speak the on-screen phrase clearly
  4. The AI verifies instantly in most cases. If flagged, a human reviewer checks within 24 hours
  5. Once approved, you can proceed to create your listing

Accepted IDs: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence

Step 2 — Add Your Property

Fill in the basics:

  • Property type — Villa, Cottage, Farmhouse, Apartment, etc.
  • Listing mode — Choose how guests can book:
    • Entire Place — guests book the whole property
    • Private Rooms — guests book individual named rooms
    • Flexible — guests can book entire place or individual rooms
    • Shared Rooms — guests book individual beds (dorm-style)
  • Address and coordinates — used for geofenced check-in (cannot be changed after verification)
  • Guest capacity — maximum guests, extra guest threshold and fee

Step 3 — Add Photos

Minimum 5 photos required. The first photo becomes your cover image in search results. See our Photography Tips for guidance on getting great shots.

Step 4 — Write Your Description

A strong title and description significantly impact booking rates. See our Writing Great Descriptions guide for best practices.

Step 5 — Set Amenities & House Rules

Select all amenities your property offers honestly — guests can filter by amenities. Add house rules that guests must agree to before booking.

Step 6 — Set Pricing

Your nightly rate determines which GST slab applies:

  • Up to ₹7,500/night → 5% GST added on top
  • Above ₹7,500/night → 18% GST added on top

You can also set weekly and monthly discounts, weekend pricing multipliers, and date-specific price overrides from your Calendar. See Pricing Strategy for details.

Step 7 — Choose Booking Settings

Two independent decisions:

  • Booking Approval: Instant Book (confirmed automatically) or Approve All Bookings (you review each request within 24h)
  • Check-in Mode: Manual Approval (you approve after guest passes KYC + geofence) or Auto Check-in (confirmed automatically once guest passes KYC + geofence)

Step 8 — Add Your Bank Account

Go to Profile → Payout Settings → Add Bank Account. Enter your account number and IFSC code. Romancha verifies via penny drop (takes 1–2 business days). Payouts cannot be released until verification is complete.

Step 9 — Submit for Review

Once all required fields are complete, submit your listing. Romancha reviews and approves within 48 hours. You will be notified by email and in-app when your listing goes live.

After Your Listing Goes Live

  • Your listing appears in search results immediately after approval
  • Keep your calendar updated to avoid booking conflicts
  • Respond to guest inquiries promptly — response rate affects your listing's visibility
  • Complete your first booking and you are on your way