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Picture this: You’re a CFO reviewing your company’s office lease renewal. You’ve got two options — one building is newly retrofitted with energy-efficient systems, offering lower utility costs and compliance with emerging regulations. The other? Let’s just say it still has light fixtures that belong in a ‘90s time capsule. Both are in the same… Read More »
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Property managers know that tenant satisfaction is more than just a metric — it’s the key to long-term profitability. But, as tenant demands evolve and the market shifts, property managers face the ever-growing challenge of keeping tenants happy and engaged. Without clear, actionable feedback, it’s nearly impossible to understand what your tenants truly want. This… Read More »
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Tenant experience and tenant satisfaction are paramount to a thriving commercial real estate (CRE) experience. Today’s tenants expect more than just four walls and a lease; they seek workplaces that enhance productivity, foster community, and support well-being. From seamless digital interactions to eco-conscious amenities and flexible workspaces, tenant expectations are shifting rapidly. Property managers who… Read More »
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Tenant satisfaction isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a cornerstone for attracting new tenants and retaining current ones, which in turn strengthens the property’s performance and value. However, knowing where to start can be challenging. Tenant surveys are one of the most effective ways to pinpoint what’s working and where improvements are needed. Tailored surveys… Read More »
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As the market changes, industrial property managers will have to work a little harder — and smarter — to keep their buildings full. Warehouses and other types of industrial buildings have been the darlings of commercial real estate investors for over a decade now, as strong market conditions and significant structural shifts drove tenant demand… Read More »
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A reminder of how important it is to handle reasonable accommodation and modification requests properly.
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In today’s challenging real estate markets, property managers must take advantage of every opportunity to retain their tenants. Surveys can be an especially effective tool as part of an engagement strategy. Property managers can reduce tenant turnover and even attract new tenants by using tenant surveys to provide the services and amenities most demanded by… Read More »
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Nearly four years after the brief but severe COVID-19 recession in the spring of 2020, the U.S. jobs market remains exceptionally strong. The balance of power is firmly tilted toward workers — with little sign of a recession that might swing the power pendulum back to employers. With the national unemployment rate hovering near 50-year… Read More »
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A new generation of technology is coming to property management. Building engineers have increasingly implemented smart building technology to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. Now, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) stands to greatly enhance those efforts — and extend the technology to other aspects of property operations. The timing is opportune. As we summarized… Read More »
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In “Increasing Tenant Satisfaction – and ROI – Through Superior Service Delivery”, I explained that “the key to keeping buildings leased is to make sure tenants are happy.” The reason is intuitive and now has been proven quantitatively: Satisfied tenants are more likely to renew their leases. They are also more likely to recommend the… Read More »
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The key to keeping buildings leased is to make sure tenants are happy. Buildings with satisfied tenants are more likely to retain existing tenants and to attract new ones through favorable word of mouth. In a whitepaper, Grace Hill reported on the results of an important academic study based on KingsleySurveys data showing that office… Read More »
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