Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? I didn’t. What’s the point? Any time I try, I end up breaking them within the first week of January. (Plus, 10,000 steps is a lot of steps, and if I have to drink all that water I’m going to be walking to the bathroom every five minutes—wait a minute, maybe I can get 10,000 steps!) Who wants all that pressure?

But what about anti-resolutions? No new things to start doing, old things to stop doing. That I’m into. For example, I’d love to try to stop doom scrolling on social media. It’s mentally draining and doesn’t lead to anything good.

This idea of getting rid of things that no longer serve us can also apply in a professional setting. Here are 12 things property managers and marketers should stop doing in 2023.

At the Apartment Community

1. Being available all the time for your residents. Of course you want to respond quickly, but it’s also important to have boundaries. If it’s a non-emergency text during off hours, you can respond when you’re back on the clock.
2. Relying on old technology or (heaven forbid!) slow Wi-Fi. Residents demand smart tech, and you need fast Wi-Fi to stay competitive in the market. Demand it!

Read the full list.