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This is the fourth 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. Our fifth example of where amenity pricing frequently goes wrong is another example born of the right effort from operators and asset managers and just a slight flaw in execution. Fail #5: All Ame ...

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A day in the life of a LL... 9 year tenant lost 75% of here BS IHSS income 5 months ago, instead of finding a really job she has spent her time fighting to regain here hours after 2 appeals and countless efforts to help her find assistance we started the eviction process with her owing 2.5 months of rent... Today was lock out...
Although we have been paying for pest control for the last 9 years she still has roaches... I don't understand why people...
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A day in the life of a LL...  9 year tenant lost 75% of  here BS IHSS income 5 months ago, instead of finding a really job she has spent her time fighting to regain here hours after 2 appeals and countless efforts to help her find assistance we started the eviction process with her owing 2.5 months of rent... Today was lock out...  Although we have been paying for pest control for the last 9 years she still has roaches...  I don't understand why people enjoy living like this...  🤮
Gerry Hunt The cleanest residents can also have roaches. They don't discriminate! 😁
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Carletta Richardson-Cheeseboro There is a such thing as functional depression…. I pray she gets housing somewhere 😔
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David Troup Been through lots of trash outs that look like that or worse. I have and will never understand how people can live like that.
I have always wished that I could make a visit to the prospective resident's current home a part of the application process. Obviously anyone whose current apartment looked anything like that is going to be denied. I suppose it wouldn’t be legal and maybe not practical, but it sure would save us from some situations like this!
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So you know how Facebook suggests you make a video of your pics from your phone, with music?
I don't know whether I'm depressed or amused that the majority of my phone's pics are mostly of property damage.
What song would you choose with this collage?? 😆

So you know how Facebook suggests you make a video of your pics from your phone, with music? I don't know whether I'm depressed or amused that the majority of my phone's pics are mostly of property damage. What song would you choose with this collage?? 😆
Guest Insider Or working 9-5. She works hard for her money.
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Brent Williams Feels a bit dystopian!
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Guest Insider Please make the video collage of this and share it. "In the arms of the angels" the song that plays with the sad animal videos
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A well-developed brand is only theory until it's seen and experienced in the wild. Brand implementation for multifamily is the key to success—to set your community apart and stand out against the comps. If your brand is fully developed—visual, verbal, experiential—and everything is laid out and planned, it doesn't matter at all unless and until it's carried out. Pay attention to how you implement your brand across every channel and touchpoint. Fo ...

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This is the fourth 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. The good news is that our fourth “amenity fail,” overbundling, comes from a place of proactive efforts from operators to get amenity pricing right. The challenge, though, is that it’s still a “fail ...

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Abby Ordonez created a new topic ' Buy the expensive batteries.' in the forum. yesterday

💡 Buy the expensive batteries.

I've been renting over the last 12 months and have had to place 4 work orders to get the entry door smart lock batteries replaced. Every time, it's frustrating because either the door takes a very long time to open or, if I'm on a rush, it takes a while to close....

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Brent Williams
Wow, this is crazy. Small savings can lead to big expenses if they are not well thought out.
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Help!!??!!
I direct a boutique HUD portfolio in Texas and am looking for a reliable way to help manage and streamline our eviction processes. I came across a company called Nationwide Compliant today and am intrigued. Prior to this, my site staff have done most of the leg work in-house and then we...

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Chad Christian Their new fee structure is not worth it.
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Guest Insider Nationwide pretty much just files everything for you. They will go to court, but they ARE NOT attorneys. I say it’s cheaper to keep doing it yourself. They are also usually expensive if you hire an attorney through them vs getting your own. Plus they recently started charging a monthly fee of $99… even if you don’t use them that month, you still have to pay
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Anonymous member Ok. Thanks so much for the feedback!!!
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The movement to seal eviction records is gaining traction, as advocates push to prevent past filings from limiting tenants' housing options indefinitely. During the pandemic, federal protections reduced eviction rates in major metros, but these safeguards have since expired, driving eviction rates above pre-pandemic levels in many cities, especially in the Sunbelt. States like Maryland, Massachusetts, and Idaho have passed laws to seal records... Show more

The movement to seal eviction records is gaining traction, as advocates push to prevent past filings from limiting tenants' housing options indefinitely. During the pandemic, federal protections reduced eviction rates in major metros, but these safeguards have since expired, driving eviction rates above pre-pandemic levels in many cities, especially in the Sunbelt. States like Maryland, Massachusetts, and Idaho have passed laws to seal records in cases where tenants won or settled out of court, allowing renters a “clean slate.” Housing advocates argue that eviction filings act as a “Scarlet E,” unfairly stigmatizing tenants—even when cases don’t end in removal—often leading to denied applications and increased housing insecurity.New research reveals that eviction records disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, especially low-income Black women. As a result, more states are considering sealing laws to address rising evictions and tenant protections. For landlords, eviction records offer valuable insights into a tenant’s payment history and stability, but these records are often incomplete or misleading, leaving room for misinterpretation. In response, screening firms are now adjusting practices to better reflect a tenant’s full rental history while adapting to new state laws. Washington, D.C., has implemented a balanced approach, allowing sealed records for research purposes. This compromise offers a model as states move toward tighter tenant protections, spurred by a growing housing crisis. The trend toward sealing eviction records is reshaping the rental market, requiring landlords to adopt new screening strategies.https://propmodo.com/why-eviction-records-may-soon-be-sealed-in-a-rental-market-near-you/?utm_source=new-content.propmodo.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=why-eviction-records-may-soon-be-sealed-in-a-rental-market-near-you&_bhlid=a66c4605e37e7a1e4fc8013c72b1d705fa330753
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How do you handle constant interruptions as a Property Manager on a large site, making it difficult to get anything done? My boss suggests I should be more assertive with the staff to prevent them from monopolizing my time, as this is affecting our ability to process reports on time and putting both...

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Guest Insider I think alot of it is training (and I am not talking about Grace Hill classes)-I worked for a company that they had a program called "Fill my shoes". It was my responsibility to train my assistant and the assistant manager to train their lead leasing agent so they would be ready if a position for promotion became available. This always helped, the assistant knew how to handle situations as well as the lead leasing agent. I shared with my assistant what wiggle room we could work with as far as renewals- This empowered the staff to make good business decisions. I also had 15 minute morning meetings (which included the Maintenace Supervisor) to go over some of this stuff prior to opening for business. They made notes as to what was needed to be covered each morning-everything ran smoothly.
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Guest Insider Same as above, I have a weekly 1on1 with each team member, as well as biweekly team meetings, and morning huddles. I also utilize Microsoft teams for daily checklist which are interactive in real time as well as specific teams channels that are dedicated specifically to FAQ and other general information for the property. I have an open door policy except when I don’t… it’s locked and they know it’s locked for a reason. I’m always available to my team and will step in wherever needed but if the door is locked for an hour, they know to come back later or shoot me a teams message if it is “urgent”
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Peggy Bromberg You need to have a staff meeting in let them know what the expectation is when your door is closed. Maybe have the door closed 12 to 3 that way they have access to you in the morning and in the afternoon.
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 The multifamily housing industry is steadily evolving, and self-guided tours (SGTs) are emerging as a key part of this progress. Prospective residents today are looking for convenience, flexibility, and autonomy in their home-hunting experience. By eliminating the constraints of rigid schedules and time-consuming property visits, SGTs are redefining the leasing process.Potential residents simply book a tour via an online platform or ap ...

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This is the third 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. If it weren’t for the significant loss of revenue, and thus value, our third “amenity fail” would be truly humorous. This is conflicting amenities. Fail #3: Conflicting Amenities The most impactfu ...

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Just curious…
When you have these residents who want out of their lease or want compensation for some reason…
Do you engage in disputing their beliefs or ideas (tell them why they aren’t correct), or do you just let them go on and on and on, and simply say minimal, but then tell them you unfortunately cannot accommodate their request?

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Guest Insider Thank you i sincerely appreciate any kind of feedback.
I do try to immediately resolve issues. It is not always easy and I always take into consideration fair housing.
At times my wording may be wrong.
But I do try to stop and think before answering a resident. This is why I like to do it in email so I could re-read it.
For example, a resident may come and say they're upstairs. Neighbor is pounding on the floor and excessively loud.
I would say something like sometimes. People are heavy walkers. If you think this is excessive, can you please send me video that can be reviewed. I try to be empathetic with them.
And then I would say something like I will send the resident an email or I'll send an email blast about noises in an apartment complex for educational purposes.
Every day, I learned something new, and I am always willing to learn.
I am learning that it is not always easy. But what makes this job so rewarding and interesting is it is never the same mundane thing every day.
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Mike Powers Everybody deserves a fact based explanation for why.
One time and maybe a follow up depending on complexity.
After 2 reviews, ...your words....I've provided the explanations for why I cannot provide what you are asking. This should end the discussion.
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Jessica Rushton I always start with “tell me what’s going on” and let them vent and get it out of their system. Usually by the time they’ve run out of steam they realize they’re being ridiculous. But I always say I’m the community therapist here. After they’ve said their peace, I kindly let them know the policies and what I CAN do vs what I CANNOT.
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Happy Tuesday all! Question... do you pay property managers leasing commissions? Why or why not? Thanks much!

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Guest Insider Absolutely. Whether you’re the housekeeper, the regional, or anything in between—If you lease an apartment, you should get the commission.
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Angela Fielder Thank you everyone. I agree that if they are touring and then working the file they should get commission.
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Guest Insider Our Managers only get lease renewals 😊
Unless they show the unit
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What strategies do you use for mitigating pet nuisance complaints?

Barking, jumping, unattended pet waste, damage, etc. -- would love to hear specifically how you've been able to successfully resolve issues with residents without having to resort to a fine or asking the resident/pet to leave.

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