So you think your property needs a new model apartment – but how do you convince your owners? At the end of the day, you’re running the property for the owners whether you work for a third-party management company or an owner-operator. If you’re unsure how...
If you’ve been paying attention to current trends in the multifamily industry, chances are you can’t avoid the conversation around Short-Term Rentals (STRs) any longer. Years ago, you may have been able to look at this topic, wrap it up in a neat little bow and...
If you’re looking for practical apartment staging ideas, you’ve come to the right place. I have spoken to a lot of property managers who are tasked with staging models on limited timelines and budgets. So, I thought I would put together a blog for anyone...
As many of our readers probably know, last month was The National Apartment Association’s Apartmentalize trade show conference in Denver, CO. There was no shortage of educational sessions and networking opportunities, and the trade show floor was packed with thousands of players in the multifamily...
Apartmentalize is just days away and my team and I are so excited to pack our bags and head to Denver! As someone who is just 10 months in to the vendor side of the multifamily industry, I’ve experienced no shortage of firsts during my time...
As a seasoned property management pro, you know what June through August means: absolute CRAZINESS. Your office is likely inundated with tours, leases, move-ins, move-outs, and renewals in a way that an outsider might not understand. The make-ready board is jam-packed, and you need to...
May is finally here! For us New Englanders that means warm weather is finally within reach, and for property management teams it means busy season has slowly started to gain momentum. Even though you will be busy with tours, leases, and renewals these next few...
Let's get one thing straight - moving is STRESSFUL. Whether your residents have professional movers helping or not, moving all of their possessions (even if it's just across the city or to a property that's right next door) is not a fun task....
Are you ready? The end of February is just days away and in Property Management that can only mean one thing: busy season is coming! Although May is widely recognized as the start of busy season, many properties will tell you that traffic noticeably picks up...
Five Tips to Start 2019 Off Right If you're in Property Management, your leasing office most likely looks like it’s been hit by a package tornado. You’re silently promising yourself that you will not be convinced by any residents’ requests to stay late on Christmas Eve...