Property Maintenance Project Management Guide

Over the past four to five years, I have been posed all of the questions asked of many business owners in the real estate industry. How has the downturn in the economy hurt your profits? Has the housing...

Salary incentive and bonus plans have to work for both parties. But, even more importantly, real estate agency principals need to understand what they are aiming to achieve in offering incentives to the team. The vast majority of...

Transfer policies are a detail that’s often overlooked by landlords and property owners who own or manage multi-family properties. A tenant requesting a move from one unit to another presents challenges and can add unnecessary and unexpected costs...

Whenever I’m asked what I do for a living, my go-to response is that “I work in marketing and public relations for a software company.” That’s a sufficient reply for most social situations, but on occasion I’m asked...

I see too many property management businesses either fail completely or forever fail to achieve their targets for many and varying reasons. It’s important, just like in any business, to understand and know your market. In order to...

Why is practical training critical to the property management industry? Let’s look at the benefits and evidence of practical training, as well as the reasons why training needs to be role-specific, and how online learning can offer a...

The property is ready to be occupied, marketing is complete, and now you are receiving multiple inquires. At the first showing you receive two applications and it looks as though you’ll fill the unit quickly but remember only...

I’ve always been taught that I should never go to anyone with a problem if I can’t also assist with the solution. In my last two blogs I’ve articulated my observations and opinions on just one of the...