Part of property management is, of course, “management,” and part of management is managing money and expenses. There are a lot of these within the business, since there is a lot of work that needs to be done and jobs that have to be overseen. Taking care of a building and its inhabitants, keeping everything …
Newer landlords and property managers face a number of difficulties within the business. Whether it’s commercial or residential work, there will always be potential for lot of landlord pitfalls, particularly to those who have a little less experience. Start off your business on the right foot by reading up about some of the mistakes that a …
As previously discussed, there’s one generation in particular (no, not millennials) that can’t and shouldn’t be overlooked within the housing market. Every residential property manager needs to have a marketing strategy for the baby boomers in order to offer them what they want and need to corner this demographic within their business. Appealing Successfully to …
Whatever kind of property you own, it (almost definitely) has a roof. That means, every so often, you need someone to look at it for maintenance and safety purposes. Something like a small leak can bring up big complaints in residents or cause massive damage to tenants’ offices, so make sure that you know how …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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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This is a busy time of year for property managers: are you ready for it? Even the most seasoned managers have something to learn as new trends and habits among renters emerge, so make sure that you note common desires of your renter demographic in order to have the most appealing property to offer, whatever …