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Employee Credentials Becoming More Valuable to Property Management Companies

By Grace Hill / January 22, 2024 / 0 Comments

In a recent L.E.K. survey, 86% of property management execs rated employee credentials “very important.”

Leveraging AI in Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate

By Andrew J. Nelson / December 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Leveraging AI in Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate

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 »

Have Your Employees Had Enough? The Top 5 Signs Of Change Burnout And How To Overcome Them

By Grace Hill / December 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Have Your Employees Had Enough? The Top 5 Signs Of Change Burnout And How To Overcome Them

Change is inevitable, especially in the fast-paced world of multifamily real estate. However, as companies eagerly embrace transformative initiatives, a significant challenge emerges — change burnout. With constant shifts in market dynamics, technology, and customer expectations, this phenomenon is a growing concern in the industry, and it can have profound consequences on the performance and well-being of… Read More »

Raising Employee Engagement To Maximize Employee Retention

By Andrew J. Nelson / November 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Raising Employee Engagement To Maximize Employee Retention

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 »

The Power of Competitive Mystery Shops in Multifamily

By Grace Hill / October 23, 2023 / Comments Off on The Power of Competitive Mystery Shops in Multifamily

Proven and effective, competitive mystery shops help you surpass the competition, boost your bottom line, and increase resident satisfaction. In the fiercely competitive world of multifamily apartment management, staying ahead of the curve is essential, hinging not only on providing well-maintained properties and exceptional amenities but also on understanding and surpassing the expectations of potential… Read More »

Prevention, Awareness, and Consistency

By Grace Hill / October 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Prevention, Awareness, and Consistency

Kris Vaughn’s Journey With Breast Cancer October is here, and my mind is filled with the memories of my recent journey with breast cancer. It has been exactly one year since I received the news that no one wants to hear. I can still remember that day, faced with the realization that my life was… Read More »

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Customer Experience in Multifamily

By Grace Hill / September 26, 2023 / Comments Off on The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Customer Experience in Multifamily

The entire world is buzzing about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and no industry more so than multifamily. When we talk about AI, we often include machine learning (ML) as well. ML is a collection of computer algorithms designed to initially perform a task and then become increasingly better at that task as it is repeated. Meaning… Read More »

Eliminating Multifamily Discrimination: Tips for Inclusive Living

By Grace Hill / September 19, 2023 / 0 Comments

Excluding children or pregnant women from a property or from any area other residents are allowed to use within the property could be discrimination.

How to Overcome Maintenance Challenges Amid Skilled Labor Shortages

By Kayla Ware / September 15, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Overcome Maintenance Challenges Amid Skilled Labor Shortages

A Q&A With Traveling Facilities Operations Specialist: Erica Counts   Sometimes, life comes full circle and reminds you how small the world can be. While traveling to an industry event recently, I had a nostalgic encounter when I ran into an old friend from high school. Twenty years after graduation, Erica Counts and I were… Read More »

Putting People First: How To Create An Employee-Centric Culture

By Steve Wunch / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Putting People First: How To Create An Employee-Centric Culture

When we talk about building an employee-centric culture, what we really mean is focusing on the well-being and success of our employees. This means making sure they feel supported, empowered, and engaged in their work, which, in turn, leads to better productivity, innovation, and, ultimately, business success. As a property management company that specializes in… Read More »

What You Need to Know: Your Ultimate Guide To Digital Mystery Shopping

By Grace Hill / September 6, 2023 / Comments Off on What You Need to Know: Your Ultimate Guide To Digital Mystery Shopping

How digital mystery shopping can help improve your property’s online conversions.   Mystery shopping may not be a new concept in multifamily, but it has evolved with time and technology to become an invaluable tool for assessing the impact of your digital presence. And in today’s technologically advanced world, the success of multifamily property management… Read More »

Increasing Tenant Satisfaction – and ROI – Through Superior Service Delivery

By Andrew J. Nelson / August 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Increasing Tenant Satisfaction – and ROI – Through Superior Service Delivery

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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