Contractor Quick Start

List Your Equipment on Solist

You've been invited to rent out your equipment to local customers. Here's everything you need to get started.

Set Up Store

List Items

Get Paid

You Set the Price. You Keep 100%.

Set your own daily rate for each item. Renters pay a service fee on top of your price, so you receive 100% of the rental amount — no commissions, no deductions.

Example: $50/day power washer, 3-day rental

Renter pays: $150 rental + ~$20 service fee + deposit hold

You receive: $150 (full rental price)

Step-by-Step Setup

Create Your Account

Set Up Your Store

Create your storefront with a name, logo, and description. This is your professional page where renters find all your listings.

Connect Your Bank

Link your bank account through Stripe so you can receive payouts. Payments are deposited directly after each rental.

List Your Equipment

Add your items with photos, descriptions, daily rates, and deposit amounts. You can list as many items as you want.

You're Live!

Once your listing is active, customers can find and book your equipment. You'll get notified when someone sends a booking request.

Review and approve booking requests
Coordinate pickup with the renter
Document condition with photos at handoff
Get paid automatically after each rental

Your Items Are Protected

Security Deposit

You set the deposit. It's held for every rental and only released after you approve the return.

Photo Documentation

Both you and the renter take photos at pickup and return, creating a clear condition record.

You're in Control

Approve every booking. Set your own availability, pricing, and deposit requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get paid?

Payments are deposited directly to your bank account through Stripe after each rental is completed. You receive 100% of your listed rental price — no deductions from your earnings.

What does the renter pay?

The renter pays your listed price plus a service fee (about 13%). The service fee covers platform costs and payment processing. It's charged to the renter on top of your price, so you always get the full amount.

What if something gets damaged?

You set a deposit amount for each listing. The deposit is held (not charged) when the renter books. If there's damage, you can deduct from the deposit when reviewing the return. Both parties document condition with photos at pickup and return.

Can I set my own availability?

Yes. You control your calendar, pricing, and deposit amounts. You can also block specific dates, set minimum rental periods, and require a full checkout process for high-value items.

How does the handoff work?

You and the renter agree on a public meeting location (police station, library, coffee shop, etc.). You take photos of the item before handoff, and the renter documents it at pickup. Same process in reverse for returns.

Can I decline a booking?

Absolutely. Every booking request comes to you for approval. You can approve, decline, or counter-propose different dates. You have 48 hours to respond before the request auto-declines.

Ready to Start?

Create your account and list your first item in under 10 minutes.

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