Category: Leasing

Maintain Leasing Momentum with On the Spot Closings

Whether you’re a busy property owner or an even busier property leasing agent, whenever you can have a time saving tool in your back pocket that simplifies the entire leasing process, how can you say no? We’ve seen great strides in the mobile leasing technology realm from basic online applications to our fully streamlined process that takes you right down to digitally signing and closing the lease on the spot. On the spot lease completion simply lands more tenants for many reasons that we’ll explore.

5 Ways Property Managers Can Build Long-Term Relationships with Student Renters

Roughly 30% of students enrolled in traditional on-campus degree seeking programs look for off-campus housing. Students watch the budget, but aren’t looking for low-quality options that mirror cramped dormitories and cafeteria meal plans. Echo Boomers are looking for convenience and quality of life.

Understanding Tenant Psychology

If you’re having trouble connecting with your residents, it might be communication error. According to nationally recognized body language expert Jan Hargrave, and many other professionals who study personality and motivational factors, only 7% of all communication is verbal. It really isn’t the words you say that creates a lasting impression, it is how you say them, your posture and your tone.

The Future Of Leasing Is Here (Webinar Recap)

Today, we hosted a really interesting webinar, ‘The Future Of Leasing Is Here,’ featuring Nat Kunes, Director of Product Management at AppFolio. Nat had a ton of great tips and ideas on how to take your entire leasing flow online.

Are You Doing Enough To Protect Your Residents’ Privacy?

Protecting residents’ personal information and privacy aren’t new concerns for property managers. After two decades of widespread Internet use, and improved technology, guarding personal data online still presents challenges.

Pet Friendly Benefits That Add Value for Your Residents

All things being relatively equal — location, square footage, access to public transit, pricing — value-add services often tip the scales in your favor when it comes to building loyalty and increasing retention among your current residents. This post about low-cost, pet-centric add-ons is the first in a series of articles about incorporating services that add value to your property and improve the resident experience.

Implementing People And Pet Friendly Policies in 2014

With the latest survey from Apartments.com citing that 75 percent of US renters are unwavering pet owners, it’s not hard to see why so many tenants are looking for pet-friendly properties with value-added services and other perks for pet owners. Not many people are willing to give up their beloved Fido or Fluffy just to live at a certain rental property, and more management companies and owners are feeling the pressure to instill more pet-friendly policies to accommodate today’s growing renter population.

Timeless Interior Design Elements That Are Ideal for Rental Properties

The key to increasing your rental rates or market value may lie within one simple concept – establishing a timeless look with your rental property renovations. When you think of classical designs, thoughts of Roman architecture may come to mind, or perhaps you’re remembering a common oldie: that checkerboard patterned black and white tile floor. Classical yes, timeless – not by a long shot.

5 Ways to Make Prospective Residents Feel at Home In Your Property

When you’re marketing a property to prospective residents, it’s important that you make them feel comfortable within the home. The first thing most prospective residents will do is visualize themselves, and possibly their family, inside of the home.

5 Reasons Why You Should Raise the Rent

While raising rent probably isn’t on any landlord’s list of fun ways to spend their day — given that tenants won’t exactly respond to the news with happy excitement — it’s a necessary part of property management. Here are the top 5 reasons to consider raising rent.