43 min. listen
Think about the top 10 sites you visit every week. They probably have one thing in common: accurate, authentic, quality information. Tech companies like Google and Amazon have understood the value of data and putting the needs of...
Laurie Mega
6 steps to harness the power of hyperlocal social media marketing
| 9 min. read
According to Buildium’s 2021 State of the Industry Report, almost 54 percent of community managers used social media as a means to communicate and market in 2020. It’s an often overlooked tool for PMs to engage current residents...
46 min. listen
Property management marketing is tough work. A lot of times for property management businesses, it can take a backseat to other pressing needs. Getting the nuance just right during trying times also isn’t easy; but, at the end...
Laurie Mega
All the elements of a healthy property management website
| 13 min. read
You need a property management website. It’s as simple as that. A property management website no longer a simple page that advertises your services. It’s a way to manage your business through owner and resident portals. It’s a...
Laurie Mega
4 steps for setting your property management marketing budget
| 8 min. read
The end of the year is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start putting together your budget for 2021. Allocating money for fixed costs like payroll and software is pretty straightforward. But it can be a bit...
Email sample copy for property managers
With residents and owners spending more of their time online, now’s the best time to master the craft and nuance of a good email. And to get you started, we drafted these email copy templates to help strengthen...
Laurie Mega
How to craft emails for every part of your property management brand
| 17 min. read
Even with your social media presence and the content on your site, email still plays an irreplaceable role for your business. In fact, real estate has a higher email open rate than many other industries—42 percent, according to...
2021 Community Associations Industry Report
Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic and recession reshaped the way community association managers operate.
Jenny Abercrombie
The best rental listing sites (and strategies) for property managers in 2020
| 7 min. read
Not too long ago, advertising a rental for property managers meant purchasing an ad in the classifieds section of your local newspaper and sticking “for rent” signs in the front yard. Then, online rental listing sites hit the...
Laurie Mega
How to value, buy, or sell a property management company
| 8 min. read
In 2020, a portion of the rental market moved out of big coastal cities such as San Francisco and New York, and moved to mid-size cities and suburban communities. However, rental listing company Zumper took a look at...
Laurie Mega
10 bookkeeping basics for successful property accounting
| 7 min. read
Since one of the core responsibilities of a property manager is to manage an owner’s assets, income, and expenses, you’re constantly dealing with accounting whether you like it or not. From receiving rent payments to handling vendor invoices,...
43 min. listen
Think about the top 10 sites you visit every week. They probably have one thing in common: accurate, authentic, quality information. Tech companies like Google and Amazon have understood the value of data and putting the needs of...
It’s no secret that property managers are control freaks when it comes to their property accounting—and that’s a good thing. Setting up and keeping up a strong process supported by the right technology is key. It can be...
Laurie Mega
First 90 Days with Buildium: Suffolk Property Management
| 8 min. read
John Babiarz is the owner of Suffolk Property Management, which manages residential and commercial properties in the Greater Boston area. They started out as a small family-owned business with about 40 units. When Babiarz took over from his...
Buildium Content Team
The Science of Growing Your Portfolio
| 15 min. read
How do you know when it’s time to grow your business—and how can you prepare to take on more doors sustainably? Our guide, The Science of Growing Your Portfolio, explores the key challenges and opportunities that thriving property...
Laurie Mega
6 steps to harness the power of hyperlocal social media marketing
| 9 min. read
According to Buildium’s 2021 State of the Industry Report, almost 54 percent of community managers used social media as a means to communicate and market in 2020. It’s an often overlooked tool for PMs to engage current residents...
2021 Community Associations Industry Report
Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic and recession reshaped the way community association managers operate.
46 min. listen
Property management marketing is tough work. A lot of times for property management businesses, it can take a backseat to other pressing needs. Getting the nuance just right during trying times also isn’t easy; but, at the end...
