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It's time to consider why professionalism is so serious in an industry where it's frequently associated with being solemn and serious. The Joker in The Dark Knight memorably asked this question, "why so serious?", which serves as a reminder that adding personality to our professional encounters can result in more genuine connections and better outcomes. Here are some reasons why accepting your individuality can revolutionize the corporate w ...
This is the second in a 9-part series of “quick hit” blogs on the quickest way to uncover hidden revenue from leasing based on the presentation Bryan Pierce, Carol Enoch and Donald Davidoff gave at NAA’s 2024 Apartmentalize conference. Last blog, we discussed amenity “holes.” Today, we’ll cover the second in our series of “amenity fails”—missing amenities. Another common mistake we see are missing amenities—either simply some un ...
Anybody here have real-world experience with the new combo W/D systems or ventless dryers? If you do, I'd love to hear your pros and cons.
Combo W/D example: www.lowes.com/pd/GE-Profile-4-8-cu-ft-Capacity-Car…?
Ventless dryer example: www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-ENERGY-STAR-24-4…?
Has anyone seen a seller rescind stay bonuses for employees that accept offers from the purchaser to stay at the property after the sale?
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But my take from it all, is take care of you and your family. Sometimes you just have to go with your gut, not promises of others. 😞
But if the bonuses were retention bonuses and people had been told they’d receive them if they stayed until the end, they should get them, regardless whether or not they are hired by the new owner.
RealPage versus Appfolio? I want to hear the pros and cons of switching. Our company is exploring options outside of RP and Appfolio has intrigued a couple of our Regionals. Background: we have used RP since the days of the MS-DOS based RentRoll, moved to OneSite in 2010. Approximately 3400 units across about 20 communities, includes 3 senior tax credit, single family homes, multifamily, rehabs and a condo HOA. We use Flex, EliseAI, Rent... Show more
Soliciting Advice- Hello Property Management Associates,
Virtual tours are an incredibly valuable tool, especially for prospects searching for a new home from out of state or for those who prefer the flexibility of not committing to an in-person tour right away.
What tools do your teams use to conduct FaceTime-style virtual tours without requiring leasing agents to disclose their phone numbers? Have you had success with platforms like Google...
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Good afternoon everybody, happy Friday! We currently have smart TV’s in our community spaces and fitness centers throughout our portfolio. On these TVs, we often will stream music and branded content. There is a company we’ve worked with in the past called BIM and are looking to cancel our services with them. They mention that we have to have some sort of license agreement in place on all of these TVs in order to stream music. My rebuttal to... Show more
This is Merri Bear. She is a big, beautiful girl. When she stands on her hind feet, she is taller than the door frame.
She lives on my property with her 2 cubs. My new name is GoldieLocks! 😁😁
Corporate branding and community asset branding are similar…but not exactly the same in multifamily.Multifamily corporate branding differs in its goals, audience, and the way it's rolled out. But the strategy is much the same:Get employee buy-inKeep things consistent and clearMaintain the brand promise Let's review all the aspects of corporate branding.Goals of Corporate BrandingThe goal with branding is to help a business—a company—be successful ...
First in a 9-part series of “quick hit” blogs on the quickest way to uncover hidden revenue from leasing based on the presentation Bryan Pierce, Carol Enoch and Donald Davidoff gave at NAA’s 2024 Apartmentalize conference. In a year with at best anemic rent growth in most markets, operators are under tremendous pressure to find/save every possible dollar. They pay close attention to growing labor costs, implement “back to basics” ...
Front-line property managers aren't just employees – they're the heartbeat of your multi-unit residential operations. Every day, they juggle resident needs, maintenance coordination, and countless administrative tasks with remarkable skill and dedication.
While showing appreciation through gestures both big and small, the most meaningful way to support these invaluable team members is by empowering them with tools that truly make a difference in...
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Does anyone know of a lease up tracker somewhere in realpage or know how to build one in performance analytics?
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