There are good renters and bad renters, good property managers and bad property managers. You likely think of yourself as a good manager, and hopefully you think of your renters as good renters. However, if they somehow have a negative perception of you, then it may be due to one of the following common renter …
As a property manager, it’s possible that you’ve seen it all. Depending on how long you’ve been working in this position, you may have already encountered all of the most common renter complaints that exist and already know how to handle them. However, for those who are newer to the industry, or for those who …
In many colleges and universities, those living in dorms will have an RA, or resident assistant, who plans activities for the whole floor or area. This helps the students to feel more at home and cultivates a sense of togetherness among those who live there. This is a perfect example of why it’s important to …
There are likely some tenants or renters who have been on your property for a long time, and you probably know some of them in an at least friendly way. As a property manager, you must realize the value of loyalty among these people who regularly pay you to use your space. As a result, …
Building positive relationships with your tenants is an important part of working as a property manager. There are a lot of ways that you can do this, where you can build trust and cultivate satisfaction, but one that you might consider is holding tenant events. This is one of the easiest (and, ideally, the most …
Things don’t always go smoothly for property managers. There will always be tenants who have needs that aren’t being met (whether you know about them or not). However, if you learn to recognize the signs of unhappy tenants, you’ll find yourself more prepared than ever to address them when they arise… or before, ideally. How …
Every property manager wants their tenants or renters to return. That is, they want to ensure lease renewal, since trying to find new people to fill those vacancies is always more expensive than retaining those who are present to pay regularly. So, how can you guarantee that renters will renew so that you aren’t losing …
Though the U.S. economy isn’t in a great place, it is doing better recently than in past years. This is good news for all property managers, but it’s been said specifically that “the earnings for commercial real estate agents are at an all-time high.” Now is the time to really make sure you’re on top of your …
It’s summer time, and if you have a pool on your property, then you’ve likely had it open since Memorial Day. Though it may seem like a no-brainer, investing time (and sometimes money) into safety in and around the pool is part of your responsibility in a big way. Make sure that you, the people …
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 …