Guest Blog
Want Your Community to Stand Out? Don’t Name It This
A look at the 20 most commonly used property names across the U.S. highlights how some just aren’t enough to distinguish your property.
What Are the Top 10 Most Commonly Collected Types of Ancillary Income?
What are the most effective ways to make money at your community? Read on for the list.
Your Resident Has Started to Shop Around! Can We Stop It?
In general, we are used to prospects coming into our communities in the middle of their buying cycle. But with our existing residents, there is a possibility they never actually start shopping around.
When a Resident Starts Shopping Around, You Lose Control of the Renewal
Although it sounds hard-nosed, your biggest advantage in renewing residents may be their lack of knowledge of what else is out there.
Talent Retention: 4 Tips for Affordable Housing
High turnover rates at affordable communities lead to repetitive training and service inconsistencies. Retaining talent minimizes both problems and paves the way for success. Here are some suggestions.
Service Animals vs. Assistance Animals: Know the Difference
Failing to understand the distinction between these two terms could result in costly and risky unintended consequences.
Positive Review Peril: 5 Steps to an Authentic Online Story
Human nature tells us a little skepticism is bound to seep in when something seems too good to be true.
‘Mom…Mom…Mom!!’ ‘Not Now, Honey, I’m Talking to the Leasing Agent!’
From the perspective of kids, apartment hunting is painfully boring. So when they flip out, you lose the parent’s attention. Here’s how to avoid losing a prospective resident, too.
Lease Renewals: 5 Tips for Property Managers
When you know that good residents are staying in place, you can save time and money. Cut costs on searching for new residents and turning units. Save time on tours, interviews and paperwork. Business becomes easier with more renewals, and these practical tips can secure them.
The Top 10 Reasons a Leasing Professional Quits
What makes these valuable members of the team want to move on? Multifamily professionals share insights.