Join our Nomad Inspectors Club
Are you a well-known digital nomad, photographer, or travel enthusiast?
Perhaps you have a strong following on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube?
Are you passionate about reviewing properties and documenting your experiences through text, images, and videos?
If this resonates with you, we invite you to join our exclusive Nomad Inspectors Club (NIC).
Let's take a closer look at the club and the requirements.
What kind of club is this? You may ask.
The Nomad Inspectors Club (NIC) is a community of digital nomad influencers, including nomads, experts, consultants, and content creators.
They stay at accommodations listed on Flatio, inspect them, and award them the "Nomad-Verified" badge if they meet remote work requirements, such as:
- Fast, reliable Wi-Fi
- Proper workspace
- Space for mediation and exercise
Their reviews and the badge help remote workers make informed decisions when renting through Flatio.
Perks
- Free stays
- Increased visibility through Flatio's platform
Responsibilities
We require our Nomad Inspectors to create and post at least the following content on social media:
- A 1-minute video about the property and their Flatio experience
- A video walkthrough of the property
- Photos and videos of the property and its surroundings
Do you fit the criteria?
- Over 10k followers/subscribers on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube
OR
- A website with over 40k monthly visits
Nomad Inspectors Club LITE
Do you NOT meet the minimum requirements for NIC membership?
If so, then our Nomad Inspectors Club LITE, which we also call NIC LITE, is just right for you!
What is NIC LITE?
NIC LITE is a version of NIC, a club that brings together digital nomads and travel influencers to review accommodations listed on Flatio and verify if they're remote work-friendly.
Who can join NIC LITE?
While the main club is aimed at influencers with a large following on social media, NIC LITE is open to all tenants who want to help remote workers and digital nomads know if an accommodation is remote work-friendly when renting.
How can you join NIC LITE?
When you submit your review using THIS FORM, you automatically become a member of our NIC LITE.
What’s the reward for a property review?
- €20 Amazon voucher
What is a "remote work-friendly" accommodation?
These are the minimum requirements for a remote work-friendly rental, all of which must be covered in your review:
- Fast, reliable Wi-Fi: Minimum 30 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload speeds, confirmed by speedtest.net.
- Dedicated workspace: Quality desk, office chair, sufficient space for work, good lighting, and low noise level for focused work.
- Workout/meditation area: Available within the rental unit OR on the property premises.
Bonus point:
- Easy access to public transport and popular digital nomad spots (co-working spaces, cafes, gyms, beaches, etc.)
When should you submit your review?
You must submit your review BEFORE the END of your stay.
When will you receive the reward?
If your review is approved by our team, your reward will be sent within 10 days of submission.
How should you submit your review?
Simply fill out this form, which will guide you through the required information.
What else to keep in mind?
Minimum length required
The review must be comprehensive and contain at least 1500 characters. Each section mentioned above should contain a minimum of 250 characters.
Wi-Fi speed test
Include a screenshot of the Wi-Fi speed test to clearly show the performance of the network.
Photographs
Include a collection of 5-10 photos showing the property and its surroundings. Make sure to include at least one photo that shows the workstation, such as someone actively using a laptop at their desk.
Submission
Send your review to [email protected] to make sure it reaches the right recipient.
We look forward to receiving your review and welcoming you to our Nomad Inspectors Club (LITE).
NIC FAQs
Want to learn more about the Nomad-Verified badge and the Nomad Inspectors Club? Then let's dive in!
The badge is awarded by members of our "Nomad Inspectors Club", which is made up of influencers and digital nomad experts.
These Nomad Inspectors check listings on Flatio to determine if they meet the minimum requirements to be considered remote work-friendly, including:
- Fast and reliable Wi-Fi connection
- Proper workspace
- Space for exercise and meditation
The badge helps remote workers who want to rent accommodation through Flatio know which listings have remote work-friendly features, such as:
- Fast and reliable Wi-Fi connection
- Proper workspace
- Space for exercise and meditation
Nomad-Verified listings are displayed first in search results on Flatio.
And since most of our tenants work remotely, the badge helps landlords stand out from other landlords and attract more tenants.
What's more, the Nomad Inspector creates photo and video content about their stay in the property that they review, which is published on the social media accounts of Flatio and the Inspector.
This helps landlords:
- Get more promotion and visibility for their listing
- Gain the trust of more remote workers
- Make their rental business more efficient by reducing the number of questions potential tenants ask about the property's features
1- We require our Nomad Inspectors to create and post at least the following content on social media:
- A 1-minute video about the property and their experience (with a mention of the Nomad Inspectors Club and how Flatio arranged their stay)
- A video walkthrough of the property
- Photos and videos of the property and its surroundings
Note: It's necessary to share the provided content on your social media platforms, tag Flatio, and use #myflatioroutine.
2- We require our Nomad Inspectors to submit their property review using this form.
- Over 10k followers/subscribers on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube
OR
- A website with over 40k monthly visits
Note: Although we have a minimum requirement, we review all applications individually. For instance, even if you have only 8k followers/subscribers on social media, but demonstrate exceptional content creation skills and high engagement, we'll definitely consider your application.
- Nomad Inspectors enjoy complimentary stays in Flatio listings as part of our partnership.
- They can explore new global destinations or revisit familiar ones without paying rent.
- The partnership increases visibility for Nomad Inspectors, potentially attracting new visitors, users, customers, readers, and business partners.
1- A "stable" Wi-Fi connection with a minimum download speed of 30 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 5 Mbps.
Important notes:
- This is the "real" Wi-Fi speed, not the one in the landlord's contract with the service provider. Inspectors can check the "real" Wi-Fi speed on speedtest.net.
- A minimum download speed of 30 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 5 Mbps is usually sufficient for use by 1-2 people. We recommend that landlords set up an even faster Wi-Fi connection to make their property suitable for digital nomad families as well.
- It's advisable to measure the "real" Wi-Fi speed in the areas of the rental unit where digital nomads are supposed to work. If the router is far away from their workspace, for example, the Internet speed and quality can drop significantly.
- Nomad Inspectors are required to include the Wi-Fi speed link in the content they create.
2- A dedicated workspace inside the rental unit (with a quality desk and office chair, enough space to work, good lighting, and a low noise level for concentrated work)
3- A spot for exercise and meditation (within the rental unit OR on the property premises)
Bonus point:
- Easy access to public transport and popular digital nomad spots (co-working spaces, cafes, gyms, beaches, etc.)
- You apply to join our Nomad Inspectors Club using this form.
- We'll put you in touch with a landlord who has requested an inspection of their property to possibly receive the Nomad-Verified badge.
- After the arrangements have been made, you stay at their property and carefully check if it meets all the requirements to be considered Nomad-Verified.
- You inform us about the result by submitting your review using this form.
- If you classify the property as Nomad-Verified, we add the corresponding badge to the listing.
Note: Flatio and the "Nomad Inspector" will post the created content on social media to promote the inspected property even if it’s not considered Nomad-Verified. This is our way of thanking the landlord for hosting the Nomad Inspector.
- Landlords should consider the Nomad Inspector's feedback on their accommodation, particularly the quality of the Wi-Fi connection and the physical space.
- After making the necessary improvements, landlords can re-apply to have their property inspected and possibly receive the badge.
We believe this is a great opportunity for you as a digital nomad or influencer to travel the world through complimentary stays while making a positive contribution to the remote working community.
What do you think?
If this sounds like a good idea to you too, fill out the application form to join the club, and we'll review it as soon as possible.
If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to having you on board as a valued member of our "Nomad Inspectors Club".