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AI In Property Management: Do You Really Know the Risks And Opportunities Of ChatGPT

By Grace Hill / August 1, 2025 / Comments Off on AI In Property Management: Do You Really Know the Risks And Opportunities Of ChatGPT

AI in property management used to be considered a trend of the future, but it’s here — and here to stay. And with that, Chat GPT is leading the charge. Everywhere you turn, people are talking about ChatGPT.  Love it or hate it, ChatGPT is a highly disruptive technology that will forever change how we… Read More »

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Make It Memorable: The Apartment Tour Tips You Need Now

By Grace Hill / July 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Make It Memorable: The Apartment Tour Tips You Need Now

The secret sauce that turns a prospect from potential to “SOLD!” is experience — how the apartment tour made them “feel” about your property, including how they were treated by the onsite team.  While there are many factors to consider in the leasing sales process, if you allow subpar customer service to persist at your… Read More »

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Centralization in Multifamily Property Management: How To Work Smarter, Not Harder

By Grace Hill / July 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Centralization in Multifamily Property Management: How To Work Smarter, Not Harder

If you’ve been in multifamily property management for a while, you’ve probably heard the term “centralization” thrown around. And let’s be honest — sometimes it gets a bad rap. There’s a lingering fear that centralization is just a fancy way of saying, “We’re cutting staff.” But in reality, that’s not the goal at all. Centralization… Read More »

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How To Create Move-In Magic: 5 Timely Tips for Multifamily Property Management

By Grace Hill / June 26, 2025 / Comments Off on How To Create Move-In Magic: 5 Timely Tips for Multifamily Property Management

In multifamily property management, the move-in process is more than just handing over keys — it’s a critical opportunity to shape first impressions, build trust, and set the tone for long-term resident satisfaction. While moving into a new home should be an exciting milestone, let’s be real — it’s often a stressful whirlwind of boxes,… Read More »

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Do You Need To Refresh Your Property Management Training Program?

By Grace Hill / March 28, 2025 / 0 Comments

The most successful training programs are those able to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.

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Career Growth Strategies for Success in the Rental Housing Industry

By Shannon Hanrahan / March 25, 2025 / Comments Off on Career Growth Strategies for Success in the Rental Housing Industry

Getting Started in Rental Housing Navigating a new career in the multifamily rental housing industry comes with exciting opportunities, especially for those — like me — committed to professional growth. Multifamily property management is dynamic and fast-moving, so making the most of available resources has been the key to my success. Understanding my career path… Read More »

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Virtual Leasing Check-In: Are You Actually Leading or Lagging?

By Grace Hill / March 17, 2025 / 0 Comments

Strategies to ensure your organization’s shift to virtual leasing is successful now and later.

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5 Proven Ways To Boost Tenant Engagement in Commercial Real Estate

By Grace Hill / March 10, 2025 / Comments Off on 5 Proven Ways To Boost Tenant Engagement in Commercial Real Estate

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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How To Incentivize Training To Motivate Your Multifamily Teams

By Grace Hill / February 14, 2025 / 0 Comments

A full incentives program takes advantage of competition and acknowledgement in addition to rewards. Try out a mix of these ideas for increasing training participation rates.

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FAQ Series: How To Make Time for Training in Property Management — Part 3, Prepare To Prioritize

By Grace Hill / February 4, 2025 / 0 Comments

The third and final step of making time for training is where the magic happens – keeping the training appointment with respect, reward and reassessment.

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FAQ Series: How to Make Time for Training in Property Management — Part 2

By Grace Hill / January 14, 2025 / 0 Comments

Clearing away any unnecessary obstacles in an employee’s schedule can make room for training and improve morale.

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FAQ Series: How to Make Time for Training in Property Management Part 1

By Grace Hill / January 3, 2025 / 0 Comments

This is the biggest challenge for most training administrators in the multifamily property industry: how to squeeze training into an already full schedule.

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