3 Ways to Communicate with your Residents
As a property manager, communication is one of the biggest factors in keeping residents happy and aware of everything that may be going on in and around the property. Not everyone feels comfortable going out of their way to share how they feel at times which can lead to anger or resentment. Keeping a clear […]
How to Protect Your Property from Protesters
The idea of protesting has been around for years. We鈥檝e seen everything from peaceful protesters to violent riots. Although these events are not often, as a property manager, it鈥檚 always good to be prepared for events such as these. You never know when your property could be at risk. Here are a few ways to […]
How to Improve Building Safety and Security – 5 Tips that can keep you safe!
As a building owner or property manager, you are most likely growing more concerned with your tenants鈥� safety these days due to all of the reports relating to increased crime rates. Here are a few tips to help you improve your building safety: Install motion detector lights and Prowlers will be less likely to invade […]
Sweet Treats for Your Residents this Summer
School鈥檚 out for summer, but summer recess shouldn鈥檛 just be for kids. Add some sunshine to your residents鈥� daily routines with these simple (and affordable!) suggestions below: Tickle Their Tastebuds: Frozen Fun: Kids of all ages (we鈥檙e talking toddlers to seniors) all scream for ice cream, so treat their sweet tooth by arranging a weekly […]
Affordable Amenities That Amp Up Your Outdoor Space
Are you fully taking advantage of your outdoor potential when it comes to amenities? You don鈥檛 need to spend a lot of money or have a lot of space to offer outdoor luxuries to your tenants. If you have any of the following common areas, you already have a solid foundation to treat your residents […]
A Property Manager’s Guide to Spring Cleaning (Infographic)
Click image to expand infographic. This infographic听was created听by Jillian O鈥機onnor (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, and Washington DC. […]
Protect Your Property from Burglars (Infographic)
Click image to expand infographic. This infographic听was created听by Jillian O鈥機onnor (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, and Washington DC. […]
Promote Your Neighborhood, Promote Your Property
One of the best ways to build your business is to invest time in building your neighborhood. While this may seem counteractive, creating a community will help to increase the value of your neighborhood, therefore increasing the value of your property as well. Supporting local businesses will prevent storefront vacancies, which are often a detractor […]
Pest-Proof Your Property (Infographic)
Click image to expand infographic. This infographic听was created听by Jillian O鈥機onnor (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, and Washington DC. […]
Picture Perfect: Photographing Your Property for Rental Ads
Long gone are the days of describing a rental unit in fifty words or less in one square inch of newspaper ad space. These days, technology allows apartment seekers to view their potential new homes in everything from hi-def photo streams to virtual video tours, right from their own living room. That said, conventional photos […]
Five Pointers to Help Protect Your Property
With the rise of news reports infiltrating today鈥檚 many media platforms, hearing negative news is hard to escape these days. Equipped with a heightened awareness to their surroundings, residents are prioritizing safety more than ever, especially when it comes to their place of residence. As a property manager, it鈥檚 your responsibility to do everything you […]
Marketing Your Property to Millennials
Millennials (18-34 year olds) are one of biggest groups of renters these days; a Rent.com study shows that 8 out of every 10 are renting their residence. Are you capitalizing on this demographic? In order to attract and maintain Millennials, you鈥檒l likely need to make some adjustments and advancements at your property. Here鈥檚 what they鈥檙e […]
2016 New Year鈥檚 Resolutions for Property Managers
You have your personal resolutions for the New Year ready to go, but have you thought about making professional resolutions as well? Making additional goals and improvements that focus solely on your career and workplace is equally as important, and will benefit your property and business greatly. We鈥檝e created a list of five suggestions to […]
Characteristics of a Quality Concierge
Are you contemplating offering concierge services at your property? Or perhaps, are you questioning the quality of your current front desk personnel? Your concierge is almost always the first staff member that residents and guests in your building will encounter, so making sure you have a customer service-focused, friendly, skilled professional will be key to […]
Maximize Marketing to Minimize Property Vacancies
A 鈥淣o Vacancy鈥� sign may be a last-minute motel seeker鈥檚 nightmare, but it鈥檚 a property manager鈥檚 dream. Are you currently in a rut when it comes to creatively and effectively advertising your rental units? Let your 鈥淰acancy鈥� signs take a vacation with these tips to quickly fill your property鈥檚 available spaces. Rental Research Investing some […]