It doesn’t take much to destroy the trust of a tenant. Not only is the right to adequate privacy something that your residents want and deserve, but it’s also something that is regulated by law. To avoid accidentally crossing any boundaries and ending up in potential hot water legally, keep the following five tips in mind.
Topics: Productivity, Technology, Property Management, Customer Service, Communication, Business Growth, Employee Satisfaction, Conflict Resolution
If you’ve ever had the (dis)pleasure of experiencing a real estate audit, you know what a massive headache it can turn out to be. Thankfully, there are ways that you can be proactive in planning and preparing in advance so that when that time inevitably comes, you’ll have all your ducks in a row. Here are a few tips from our property management experts on how to make your business audit-proof.
Topics: Productivity, Technology, Property Management, Tips, Advice
Any savvy business professional understands the importance of maximizing deductions come tax time. Preparing well in advance and making sure to take advantage of every available opportunity to save will help you stay in compliance and keep as much money in your pocket as possible. As that time of year rolls around once again, we thought it might be helpful to provide a few tips and tricks for property managers during tax time. Take a look to see if there’s anything you might benefit from below.
Topics: Productivity, Technology, Property Management, Accounting, Budgeting
Whether you’re a landlord, property manager or community manager, chances are, you’re in constant contact with your network, whether it’s scheduling walk-throughs, answering questions, responding to complaints or scheduling maintenance appointments. Every interaction you have is an opportunity to increase trust, foster loyalty and build your reputation. That’s why honing your communication skills is so critical. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Topics: Technology, Property Management, Business Growth, Organization, Automation
Nobody’s perfect, and property management professionals are no exception. Making mistakes is something that happens in business. Thankfully, those mistakes don’t have to be yours to make. By identifying and understanding some of the most common blunders made by property managers, you can hopefully sidestep them in your own career. Check out our list of the top five property management mistakes to avoid below.
Topics: Productivity, Technology, Property Management, Customer Service, Business Growth, Employee Satisfaction, Organization, Trends
Rental property ownership can be a very lucrative investment, but as your business expands, finding additional properties that fit with your long-term goals can become increasingly challenging. To improve your odds of landing the best properties before your competitors do, here are five resources you can leverage.
Topics: Productivity, Technology, Property Management, Tips, Business Growth, Profitability
Being successful in the property management industry is no easy feat. It takes commitment, dedication, time and yes, sometimes blood, sweat and tears. Property management software is designed to make juggling the day-to-day tasks of a property manager or landlord infinitely easier and more efficient.
Topics: Technology, Property Management, Business Growth, HOA, Portal, Organization, Automation
In an ideal world, as soon as one great tenant moves out, the next great one would move in, keeping your properties rented and a steady stream of revenue flowing into your bank account. In reality, minimizing vacancies isn’t nearly this straightforward. Whether you recently purchased your first real estate investment property and you’re starting from scratch, or you’re an old pro and are just looking for new ways to keep those units full, here are a few effective marketing strategies to try.
Topics: Productivity, Technology, Property Management, Tips
Inspections are a key function of property management. Not only do they provide the opportunity to regularly assess property condition and identify the need for maintenance, but they also protect you against serious and costly problems down the road. As with any business process, however, there is a right way and wrong way to carry out inspections. To optimize this process and keep your residents happy, we recommend using the following guideline.
Topics: Technology, Property Management, Digital, Organization, Automation
One of the nicest things about residential communities is that they feature a diverse collection of personalities and opinions. Of course, this can also be one of the biggest challenges, particularly for association managers. In addition to their mountain of other responsibilities, community managers face the monumental task of keeping a melting pot of temperaments happy, all at the same time.
Topics: Productivity, Technology, Property Management, Customer Service, Communication