Blog January 27, 2017 4 Ways to Improve as a Property Manager One of the Core Values that Planned Companies instills in each of our associates is to never be complacent. As a Property Manager, it鈥檚 paramount in learning new ways to grow your community while also continuing to deliver an outstanding experience to all of your residents and guests. Here are four essential ways to improving as a Property Manager. Keep Up with the Digital World We live in a world where technology is always shifting at a fast pace. Staying up to date with the latest news and digital tools will allow you to stay ahead of the curb. Everything from knowing the best tools to communicate with your residents to finding the best equipment for your buildings, these are sure ways to help you grow and improve your community and property. One Task at a Time It can be challenging to complete a project when you鈥檝e got multiple tasks going on throughout the day. Although everything may feel like it needs to be complete in a timely fashion, it鈥檚 important to identify which tasks hold higher priority. Take a moment to make a punch list starting with the most important items. Being able to visualize what鈥檚 what can not only relieve stress but also allow you to execute accurately. Focus on the top priority at hand and handle it accordingly. Delegate Different Levels of Responsibilities This pointer compliments the 鈥淥ne Task at a Time鈥� factor pretty well. Don鈥檛 be afraid to automate or delegate as many processes as possible. As a property manager, it鈥檚 your responsibility to work with people and properties. Focusing too much of your time and efforts on small, repetitive tasks can pull time away from helping your residents and growing your community. Continue Building Relationships Above all else, continue building strong relationships. Take the time to get to know both current residents, as well as potential residents of your community. Learn everything that you can about their needs and troubles in regards to your property. Keep their concerns at the top of your priority lists and you鈥檒l find that they鈥檒l start to talk positively about you and your building. Plus, you never know what relationships can lead to even bigger opportunities! Remember, progress is impossible without change. Don鈥檛 limit yourself to 鈥渢he way you鈥檝e always done it鈥�. Instead, keep an open mind on ways to improve not just as a property manager, but as an individual as a whole. As you continue your journey in taking your property to the next level, keep building on where you are and never be complacent! This article was written by Justin LaRocque (Marketing Communications Manager) for Planned Companies, the industry leaders in janitorial, maintenance, concierge/front desk, and security services in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Catering to both residential and commercial properties, we proudly provide services throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and San Francisco. For more information about our services, please visit our website at聽www.plannedcompanies.com聽or call us at聽888-706-8600.