Category: Property Management
How to deal with insects & Pests
Posted on: September 10, 2015 by total
Fall Insects and Pests Summer may be considered the worst time for pests, but the Fall months can bring their own problems, too. As the weather gets cooler and winter approaches, many pests will turn their attention to finding warmer
Hiring employees for your property management company
Posted on: February 16, 2015 by total
When hiring a new maintenance technician for your property management company, what is the most important personality trait that you are looking for? Most hiring managers would give you the same answer: motivation. This does not just apply to maintenance
What makes a great property manager?
Posted on: July 10, 2014 by total
That is the question that I have asked myself for many years. Having been in the property management industry for nearly a decade, I have realized that it doesn’t matter the class or size of the property this question always
Drones: A Controversial Eye in the Sky for Property Managers
Posted on: November 10, 2013 by total
by Ashley Halligan Property Management Analyst, Software Advice November 10, 2012 Drones: A Controversial Eye in the Sky for Property Managers An act was passed in February that’s ultimately going to open new doors of opportunity for real estate
Smile
Posted on: July 26, 2013 by total
Have you ever walked into a business or a store and thought, “That person is just flat out miserable.”? Called somewhere and it was like you woke the person up from a sound sleep? Went to order at a
Is Mobile the Future?
Posted on: May 04, 2012 by total
There’s phenomenal buzz in the property management industry right now about the transition to mobile-based marketing, leasing and resident management, with the expectation that the pervasive tech obsession sweeping America will leave no process unturned. The reality may be a
Craigslist Ad Dos and Don’ts
Posted on: April 04, 2012 by total
Craigslist is one of the most valuable marketing tools available to rental property owners–particularly because it’s free (aside from brokered apartment rental listings in NYC). Craigslist provides a platform for free advertising, and is one of the most popular databases
5 Simple Ways to Green Your Property Landscapes
Posted on: March 21, 2012 by total
Landscaping may seem like a tiresome, tedious and expensive burden for property managers, especially when nature brings drought and other challenges. Factor in organic, all-natural and green landscaping, and it becomes even more daunting. But, environmental issues are at the
Turning Your Property Website Into a Lead-Generating Machine
Posted on: March 15, 2012 by total
Today’s real estate professionals feel the need to be everywhere online in order to generate more leads–third party listing aggregator sites, Craigslist, social media, you name it. What’s more important than having your listings in as many places as possible
Property Management: Mowing the Grass
Posted on: March 07, 2012 by total
Landscaping is important. In the property management business spring is when we set up for the summer pool season. Winter is the time to think about the spring growing season and how to best address grounds maintenance. Addressing landscaping, ground cover, plantings and soils seems like such a simple question. At the very least it takes pre-planning to assure fixed price contracts in advance of service. If a plant scientist were to survey the grounds of your income property assets their report would say some like: there are 55 “species” of plants and three invasive varietals that are negatively impacting sustainability. And your comment would be; “I only want my property to look good- neat and clean with green grass and pretty flowers. What’s all this talk about invasive species!”. Like farmers, property management requires having a well rounded skill set. Alas, we must rely on our subject matter experts to get us through the necessary gory details. For example, using the wrong seed in shady areas can be a flat out waste of money. The use of plants that require high maintenance should be avoided when a suitable substitute with lower carry costs is appropriate. Factor in water conservation. Some plants truly drink like elephants. The importance of ground cover in landscaping really comes into play when the conversation includes any word similar to soils erosion or basement leaks. When it comes to soil conservation, preservation and removing or re-directing run off we want ground cover to be our friend. This requires planning.
