Robin Young | 15 min.read

What Renters Expect from Property Managers in 2025

Discover how you can meet their needs—and keep them renewing.

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92% of renters say response time during the leasing process influences where they choose to live—and 90% say the quality of interactions with your team matters just as much.

In a market with more competition and choice than ever, filling vacancies quickly and maintaining high occupancy rates are two of the strongest ways to demonstrate your value to property owners.

Download your copy to learn how to deliver standout service, plus:

  • Renter Expectations: What today’s renters value most, and how to meet their needs at every stage of the leasing cycle.
  • Communication Must-Haves: How renters want to hear from you (and how often) to feel supported and stay engaged.
  • Technology Standards: The digital tools residents now expect for payments, maintenance, and communication.
  • Retention Opportunities: Where some managers are missing the mark, and how you can turn everyday interactions into long-term growth.

 

Robin Young

Senior Researcher

147 Posts

As Buildium’s Senior Researcher, Robin leverages her background in social science research and interest in real estate economics to identify trends in the rental market. She combines intensive market research with insights gleaned from surveys of property managers, renters, and rental owners to examine topics like shifting renter demographics, the housing affordability crisis, and the transformation of property management during the pandemic. She's best known as the author of the annual State of the Property Management Industry Report.

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