Protect Your Property During Vacation This Summer
The summer is one of the most well-known times for families to take their vacations. Unfortunately, it’s well known for burglars and vandalizers as well. Before you or your residents go away for the week, here are a few ways to protect your property. Cameras Every year technology plays a larger role in property security. […]
LOC of the Month – June’s Exceptional Customer Service
We’re excited to share our new LOC of the Month, Karen Collado. Karen has been awarded with the Exceptional Customer Service award for her great work as a concierge at Valley and Bloom in Montclair. Here are a few words that her Operations Manager, Ugo Bellomo, had to say: “Very few people have the work […]
Protecting your Outdoor Amenities
School is out and summer is in session. As a property manager, you’re probably just as excited about the warm weather as your tenants are. With BBQ’s and pool parties coming up, now is the time to make sure you’re protecting your outdoor amenities. Proper Lighting While the sun will take care of lighting up […]
Celebrate a Fun and Safe Independence Day
With Fourth Of July right around the corner, we wanted to share some tips to ensure that your residents make the most out of the holiday while staying safe. From fireworks to BBQ’s – it is imperative to take some precautionary measures: Fireworks Fireworks are against the law in many states and can be quite […]
Get Your Property in Shape for Summer
Shaping up for summer doesn’t just refer to personal fitness; prepping your property is equally as important. Get your property in shape for summer by checking out this workout to strengthen and tone your outdoor assets this season: Pump Up Your Patio Summertime is prime time for your patio. Crunch the outdoor core of your […]
Military Appreciation Month
It’s Military Appreciation Month for all of May! Planned Companies would like to recognize and thank all who served & continue to serve including all of our veteran associates. History Behind the Month You might be wondering why May was set to be the official Military Appreciation Day. In 1999, Congress made this official to […]
Maintenance Tips Before Summer
With June right around the corner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities that summer may bring. As a property manager, there’s a lot that must get done before the summer actually arrives. From pools reopening to making sure your building stays cool through the season, here are a few Maintenance tips […]
Planned Companies Service Day 2018
Every year, Planned Companies associates across all of the regions we service come together to donate time and effort in helping great causes all throughout the US. Here are our stories from each of our locations and how each team member is making a difference in the world. April 19th – Mid-Atlantic Region (based in […]
Preparing for Spring Weather
With winter (hopefully) behind us, it’s time to spring into action and prepare properties to ensure that the warmer months are as hassle-free as possible! Preparing for the Spring weather will also provide a better living environment for your residents. From preventative maintenance to simple cleaning tricks – below is a checklist to ensureÌýyour property […]
NJAA Maintenance Mania Regionals Recap 2018
Another NJAA Maintenance Mania Regional event is in the books! We are so proud to share that our very own Albert Kasneci has won for the third year in a row! With an overall time of 1:20.766, Albert was able to pull away from the rest of the competition to take the gold. While all […]
Planned Companies Service Awards – March 2018
Every month, Planned Companies gives special recognition to Planned associates who have reached their 5th year of employment with the company. This is known as our Services Awards Program. This program is to thank associates for all they do and for helping Planned Companies grow and succeed. We cannot do it without employees like them! […]
March LOC’s of the Month
We are excited to share a few of our March LOC Winners! The ‘Living Our Core’ program recognizes and rewards our Planned Companies associates for displaying our company Core Values – Integrity, Teamwork, Exceptional Customer Services and Never Being Complacent. Every month, we like to highlight a few of the passionate team members of Planned […]
Planned Companies NJAA Social Media Marketing Workshop
Justin LaRocque of Planned Companies, and Danni Van Drew-Dick of DRPR Strategies, teamed up with NJAA on March 6 to host a social media marketing workshop at Planned’s headquarters. Property managers from around the tri-state area attended to learn from the marketing pros themselves about best practices and strategies when it comes to social media. […]
Are you Throwing in the Towel?
Did you make a resolution for 2018? Are you still sticking to it? Though many may kick off the year with great aspirations, unfortunately the majority, do not follow through with their original goals. In order to succeed, you must identify the right resolution to improve your life and your business and create a plan […]
O.R.A.C.L.E. Vendor Seminar from March 1st
To kick off the grand opening of O.R.A.C.L.E., aÌý brand new 2,000 sq. ft. training facility, Planned Companies hosted their first-ever seminar event to bring together business leaders and their partners to educate and connect vendors from around the tri-state area. Showcasing the various interactive modules from vendors like Cooper Pest and Liberty Elevator,Ìýthe O.R.A.C.L.E. […]
February LOCs of the Month
We are always encouraging our team to display our Core Values both on and off the job. Here are a few of our ‘Living Our Core’ winners from February! ÌýÌý Manuel Gomez Manuel has been with Planned Building Services for quite some time now. Through this time he has done nothing less than outstanding work. […]
Alternatives for Winter Preparation
While the weather has recently been a roller coaster ride, don’t think winter is over yet. As a property manager, it’s always good to think ahead and have a few backup winter solutions for your residents. We have all had those days where we’ve been caught off guard with the weather. Here are a few […]
What are People Saying About Planned Companies?
We’re always grateful to hear the positive words and thoughts of clients and communities we service. Here are some testimonials from a few of our clients. Wanaque Reserve “As a long-time Manager of varied condominium communities, I would like to take a moment to commend the staff of Planned Companies. From custodial, security to our […]
Do You Love Your Staff?
In today’s world, it’s essential to have your residents and guest love your staff. The only way to do that is to make sure that you’ve got great staff on the job. So, what does great staff look like? Here are a few must-have characteristics that your staff should display in order to win over […]
January LOCs of the Month
Every month, Planned recognizes and rewards associates who have gone above and beyond their duties and have displayed one of our core values while on the job. Our Core Values include Integrity, Teamwork, Exceptional Customer Service and Never Being Complacent. Here are a few of our Living Our Core winners of the month! Thomas Keane […]