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Adapt to Your Tenants' Needs

by - John Mulligan - February 2007 - How To Articles

... disruptions in their lives will make it easier for a property manager/owner to retain good tenants and to attract new ones. ... which, as Geoffrion points out, is the cheapest form of marketing. “If we don’t make accommodations for our tenants, the ...

It's the Little Things

by - Matt Chapuran - October 2005 - News

... in touch with residents. Many residents prefer using the property management Web sites for service requests, because of its ... Sales Specialists), has collected dozens of cost-effective marketing strategies from CLASS's team of leasing specialists. Among her ...

Capitalize on the Stalled Housing Market

by - Matt Chapuran - February 2008 - How To Articles

... by renting, says Angela Lagasse, vice president of property management for Lund Company in Omaha, Neb. “We have our work cut ... recent downturn in the housing market could be a boon for property managers and owners. Now is a good time to rent, says Lori Snider, ...

Dive into Vacation Rentals

by - Matt Chapuran - April 2008 - How To Articles

... Michael Sarka, executive director of the Vacation Rental Managers Association in Santa Cruz, Calif. With such expansive opportunity, ... niche. Getting In Compared to residential property management, the typical vacation rental manager used to be a retiree ...

Using Rental Concessions Effectively

by - Valerie Van Kooten - January 2009 - How To Articles

... Issue Date:  January 2009 Most property managers have found themselves in a situation where they have had to ... the person onsite is not properly trained and there’s no marketing person on the property. Be sure everyone is given the same ...

Surviving a Slow Economy

by - Kevin Orfield - May 2008 - Finance and Legal Advice

... while continuing to manage expenses. “Rental property owners and managers need to realize that it’s a very competitive ... will deliver products directly. Consider New Marketing Strategies You should also take a look at your marketing efforts ...

Time for an Annual Inspection

by - Matt Chapuran - December 2005 - How To Articles

... Annual inspections are an opportunity to inventory your property and assess your capital needs. For instance, if there's going to be a ... to fund it. Or, for those valued tenants, see if the marketing budget could absorb the cost of installing a new refrigerator or ...

Dress Code: Presentation is Everything

by - Regan Stewart - April 2006 - HR and Workforce Advice

... for residents knowing who is at their door or on the property and providing a means to identify workers," says Paul J. Bettano, ... perspective and objectives," says Susan Gustin, marketing projects manager for Braintree, Mass.-based real estate firm Peabody ...

Hot Ideas for New Construction Units

by - Kevin Orfield - April 2008 - Industry Trends

... color paint. to create both ambiance and an effective marketing tool. Using tile or vinyl instead of carpet in the dining room ... an open-air concept,” says Gregory Carbone, certified property manager and office sector advisor for the Institute of Real Estate ...

Ease the Transition Into Commercial Management

by - Regan Stewart - May 2006 - How To Articles

... May 2006 Mixed-use properties appeal to property owners because of the multiple sources of revenue the facility ... to restaurant to shop is a convenience that property managers are literally banking on. People are attracted to the street life ... potential tenants on the city is just as important as marketing the facility. Retail stores can be a benefit to those living ...