Protect Your Property From 蜜桃传媒 Break-Ins
According to the FBI, home break-ins are the most common threat to one鈥檚 home. There are over 2.5 million home intrusions in the US every year. As a property manager, it鈥檚 essential to not only protect your property from home break-ins, but to make your residents feel safe and comfortable too. Setting your property up […]
The Characteristics of a Great Security Guard
As a property manager, finding the right security guard is key to operating a successful property, especially in this world of break-ins and robberies. It鈥檚 easy to make assumptions about what makes a good security guard, but don鈥檛 dismiss the obvious over the detailed values. Here are a few characteristics to look for when looking […]
Summertime Safety
Now that we鈥檙e in the middle of the summer, there are probably lots of fun outdoor activities going on around your property. While BBQ鈥檚, swimming pools and KanJam are all in good fun, it鈥檚 still important to be aware of your tenants鈥� safety. Here are a few ways that you can keep your property safe […]
Maintenance Mania 2017
Maintenance Mania 2017 On June 23rd, 2017, Albert Kasneci competed in the National Apartments Association’s Maintenance Mania National Championship for the second year in a row! Maintenance Mania is an event where maintenance technicians compete against each other in various skill-based games.This year, the National Championship took place down in Atlanta, GA. While Albert did […]
Benefits of Preventative Maintenance
What is Preventative Maintenance? Preventative Maintenance is a schedule of actions that aim at the prevention of breakdowns and failures. A procedure of inspecting, testing and reconditioning a system at regular intervals per specific instructions, intended to prevent failures in services or to slow deterioration. The primary goal of preventative maintenance is to prevent the […]
Discourage Burglars from Residential Properties
In 2014, there were 1,532,127 burglary offenses, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting. Over 73% of those offenses were residential. While some neighborhoods are more safe than others, as a property manager, you should never let your guard down. It鈥檚 important to always prevent and discourage theft no matter how 鈥渟afe鈥� your area is […]
Utilizing Modern Light Bulbs to AMP up your Security
A while back we wrote an article detailing the financial benefits of changing your light bulbs to new energy efficient bulbs. Aside from saving you watts of money on the electrical bill, did you know that your light bulbs could actually serve as an additional layer of security 鈥� keeping residents feeling safer and thus […]
Planned to Exhibit PMA’s PMExpo 2017
This Thursday, April 20th, Planned Companies will be exhibiting at PMA鈥檚 PMExpo for 2017. This is a great networking event for anyone looking to learn, grow and make connections within the property management industry. This year includes sports themes throughout the show as well as their keynote speaker Joe Theismann. Margaret Bicz, Director of Business […]
Spring Ahead with Allergy Prevention
Now that the spring weather is upon us, it鈥檚 time to spring ahead with allergy prevention! During this time of the year, it鈥檚 easy to get distracted by the beautiful outdoors. As a property manager, don鈥檛 forget that this is also the biggest time of the year for allergy issues. Here are a few tips […]
A Testimonial to Exceptional Customer Service
Today, we would like to share an outstanding testimonial on exceptional customer service that we recently received from Marsha Owens, the General Manager at 3900 Watson Place. 鈥淚 want to let you know what great workers you have to represent your company in Yesinia and Guadalupe.听 I have broken down my observations of them in […]
Are Light Bulbs Costing your Property WATTS of Money?
As a property manager, you already know the importance of keeping high traffic areas and hallways properly lit. You know how effective it is to听Prevent Slips and Falls in Office Buildings听as well as keep theft issues at a minimum.听While that鈥檚 all relevant to managing a property, one thing you may be losing track of is […]
Promote from Within | Clarissa Ungos
Planned Companies is proud to share this month鈥檚 Promote from Within featuring Clarissa Ungos. With 4+ years of Planned experience, Clarissa went from Concierge to Operations Manager for our Philadelphia region. She demonstrates exceptional customer service while delivering a positive and meaningful impact to everyone. We鈥檙e grateful to have her on our team of […]
Follow Up with the Snowstorm
Now that the snowstorm has come and gone, as a property manager, it鈥檚 important to start considering what to do next. Follow up with the snowstorm by reaching out to your staff and residents and make sure to keep everyone on the same page with safety precautions. Be aware of others potential hazards that may […]
Prevent Slips and Falls in Office Buildings
Did you know that each year, over 8 million emergency room visits are due to slips, trips and falls? These are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. As a property manager, it鈥檚 important to look for ways to prevent slips and falls in office buildings from ever happening. With high hallway traffic from […]
Advice for Property Managers to Stay Updated in the Industry
There are new ideas, technology, organizations and programs in the Property Management industry that are being introduced every day. As a property manager, it鈥檚 important to stay on top of the latest trends and news as it can help you improve your property while also preventing problems before they even start. Here is some advice […]
The Benefits of Adding Security Personnel to Your Property
Peace of mind can be a tricky thing: Day by day, there are multitudes of seemingly random events which can make a largely negative impact on our quality of life. Like the award-winning book series, 鈥楢 Series of Unfortunate Events鈥�, the last thing a property manager wants to have to deal with is just that, […]
What Can a Concierge Do for You?
What Can a Concierge Do for You? With so many projects and responsibilities as a property manager, it鈥檚 easy to overlook why a concierge or front desk personnel can be so important. Although a concierge is not for everyone, it鈥檚 not a bad idea to look into some of the benefits of having one. Here […]
Preventing Parking Lot Nightmares
During this time of year, one of the biggest concerns that you may have as a property manager is maintaining a clean and safe parking area for your residents and guests. Slip-and-fall accidents can happen quite often if you do not keep up on maintaining the area. Here are a few tips on preventing any […]
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 […]
Lobby Safety During the Winter
So here we are in the middle of winter and the weather hasn鈥檛 been too bad鈥� yet. Don鈥檛 let this odd weather trick you into thinking that spring is already here. As a property manager, it鈥檚 important to stay on your feet and be prepared for any snow storms and blizzards. One of the best […]