3 Summer Property Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn’t Skip

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3 Summer Property Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn’t Skip

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Summer is in full swing! The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and stores are starting to put out their back-to-school supplies. Does that mean you should take a summer vacation from property maintenance? No! Now is the time to prepare for the harsher seasons ahead. Tackle these three summer property maintenance tasks now – … Continued

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6 Mobile Photography Tips For Property Managers

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Now that almost everyone has a smartphone, we all have tiny cameras in our pockets. That means you don’t need to hire a fancy photographer and schedule a photo shoot to take listing photos anymore. You can do it yourself using a few mobile photography tips for property managers to make sure you get the … Continued

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Is Resident Screening A Good Idea?

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Do you screen applicants at your properties? Resident screening helps you determine if a prospect will be a good fit. It can help you fill your properties with reliable tenants who pay rent when it’s due and are good neighbors. In that sense, resident screening is a good idea. But there is a right way … Continued

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Phone Etiquette Tips For Property Managers & Landlords

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Quick: name one business tool that you couldn’t live without. If you said your smartphone, you’re not alone. Your phone is your connection to your coworkers, rental prospects and tenants. Whether you’re answering a call from someone who saw an ad or getting a maintenance call from a renter, how you conduct yourself over the … Continued

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3 Ways Property Managers Can Save Time (& Money)

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It’s no secret that property managers are busy people. If you’re a successful manager with several properties and a small staff – or no staff – finding new ways to save time can really add up. These three time-saving tech tips can cut hours out of your work month. That’s time you could spend with … Continued

6 Ways To Fill Vacant Units Faster

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Do you have empty apartments, homes or even commercial spaces that you just can’t find renters for? It’s important to fill vacant units quickly because the cost of an empty rental really adds up. For example, if the rent of your unit is $1000 per month, that means you’re losing $33.33 per day every day … Continued

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5 Ways You Might Be Breaking The Law

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Property managers and property owners are busy people. There are always units to turn, emails to send and piles of paperwork to get through. You’ve probably got more than enough on your plate already. But if you don’t keep up with the housing laws in your area, you might find yourself on the wrong side … Continued

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