A great way to bring your community together and retain residents is with community events. Whether these events are meetings to keep up to date with community goings-on, or filled with fun family activities, these gatherings bring together property management staff, maintenance, and community members all at once to connect and get to know each other. At Occupancy Solutions, we know that one of the toughest parts of throwing a community event is getting the word out and getting everyone to show up, so we have 5 tips you can use for a successful hosting experience:

1. Include it in the newsletter

If you have a community newsletter or e-mail, the first thing you should do to promote your event is drop a line or two about it in either publication about a month in advance. The details don’t need to be completely ironed out yet, but this time frame gives community members time to plan, and you a way to get a soft word out.

2. Make posters

As time draws nearer, perhaps a few weeks in advance, have posters made and post them in high-traffic areas around your community. If the event is something open to the public to attract new leads and prospective residents, post on community bulletin boards as well. Included on these posters should be the time, date, any relevant graphics to grab attention, and specific details of what attendees can expect.

3. Prioritize new residents

If you have any new residents that have just moved in, make them something of a priority to get them feeling wanted, welcome, and right at home. Mailing special personal invitations with event details can ensure they feel part of the community right away.

4. Make door hangers

Door hangers with event details hung on doorknobs around your community is a great quick reminder to deliver a week or so before the event.

5. Say thanks

After the event, make sure to thank residents for such a successful experience and great time. This can be done in a community newsletter, e-mail, on social media, or even with personal thank-you notes.

There is power in hosting community events, and we at OccupancySolutions.com want to make your experience successful. To learn more about community event hosting or marketing, simply contact us today.