There are a lot of misconceptions about the work of a property manager and of the managers themselves. Don’t let property manager myths overcome facts when it comes to day to day considerations and decisions so that your productivity and tenant satisfaction are at their highest. Or, if you are the building owner, don’t let misinformation …
It’s mid-season, but it isn’t too late to pick up on some of the summer maintenance that should be done in preparation for the new arrivals that might come with the fall… or who have already moved in. If you’ve already done you summer preparation on your property, take a look at this list and make …
Now that it’s summer, commercial property managers in most areas should begin thinking about the maintenance requirements of cooling the building and other “seasonal” concerns. If your property has a pool, for instance, there are additional items to consider as it’s time (or past time) to open it again for use. Keep in mind some …
What would you say is the primary demographic of your property? If you are a residential property management of an apartment in particular, you’re likely noticing that more and more younger people are moving in lately. Millennials, who are considered people born between (roughly) the early 1980s and the late 1990s, are moving en masse …
If you ignore your body’s smaller symptoms, you may find yourself at the doctor or even in the hospital with a bigger and more serious issue. It’s much the same with commercial property management: you need to take preventative measures in order to keep up with the day to day needs and issues that may …
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What makes a good property manager? It likely varies from location to location, but there are absolutely a number of core qualities and practices that can be found across the board of those who are most successful. In terms of working to be a great commercial property manager, it takes some different qualities than those …
Landlords face a lot of stress. There’s no question there. Fortunately, there are some steps for managing stress in landlords to address these issues… but, unfortunately, many property managers don’t recognize that they’re as stressed as they are until they’re faced with more tangible problems, like sickness or tenant problems. Balancing the different areas of your …
This winter has been a very strange one all across the country. Some places have had hot Decembers, but the typically-freezing February. One day will be warm enough for shorts, but the next will be frigid and calling for snow. It may almost be spring, but that doesn’t mean that the winter chill is gone …
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Do you ever feel as if you’re falling behind in a high-tech world? The choice to shy away from integrating devices and software may have a negative impact on your property value as it sets you apart from the competition, and not in a very good way. Property management isn’t a new industry and you’ve …
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Ever wonder what’s going through your tenants’ minds? A lot of landlords and property managers do. Tenants can be erratic and aggressive at times, particularly if there is a problem that for some reason is in stagnation and hasn’t been fixed. Whether or not it’s your fault, these people let you know what they’re thinking. …