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The Tips You Need For Managing Your Online Reputation
May 13 9 am Tue
Managing your online reputation is no longer an optional thing in today’s modern tech savvy world. According to ForRent.com, mo Read More...
Could Pet-Friendly Amenities Raise The Appeal Of Your Community?
May 6 9 am Tue
One surprising figure to many property management teams is that 70% of leasers owned pets as of 2017. While not all communities a Read More...
Avoiding Liability While Caring For Your Community
April 29, 9 am Tue
For property management teams everywhere, a very delicate juggling act is taking place behind the scenes. While creating and fost Read More...
How Can I Attract More Families To My Community?
April 23 9 am Tue
Attracting families to your multifamily community isn’t difficult, and likely you’ll simply need to modify the talking points Read More...
The Power Of The Internet And Marketing Your Property
Posted: 04/16/2019
Any property manager needs to have a clear plan to keep their grounds in great shape and to make sure that residents are always r Read More...
The Importance Of Preventative Maintenance In An Apartment
April 9,2019 Tuesday 9 am
Apartment communities can be a lot of work, as any manager knows. From routine maintenance to taking care of repairs when somethi Read More...
The Importance Of Curb Appeal
April 2, 2019 Tuesday 9 am
Apartments today need a lot of different things in order to really stay profitable. Just getting renters to agree to call your co Read More...
Managing Conflicts In The Apartment community Setting
March 26, 2019 Tuesday 9 am
It’s hard enough managing an apartment community when you consider things like routine maintenance, attracting new residents, a Read More...
Building Community Spirit In your Apartment Community
March 19, 2019, Tuesday 9 am
It’s no secret that today’s apartment managers need all the help that they can get when it comes to keeping residents happy a Read More...
Low Cost Online Marketing For Property Managers
Tuesday, March 12, 9:00 am
For most who oversee apartment buildings, rentals, retirement communities, and other similar properties, just making sure that th Read More...
Does Your Property Management Plan Serve All Generations?
Tuesday, March 05. 9:00 am
Depending on what kind of property you own or oversee, you may end up having a lot of different residents on premises. But no mat Read More...
Developing A Better Property Management Team
Tuesday February 26, 9:00 am
For most owners or managers, it becomes very clear very quickly that there is more to overseeing properties than some assume. How Read More...
Better Staging For Apartments
Tuesday February 19, 9 00 am
Apartment and condo managers have a lot of different responsibilities that they have to handle throughout their daily routine. Wh Read More...
Standing Out From Other Apartment Complexes
February 12, 2019 Tuesday 9:00 am
Managing any kind of property is a huge task, but when you are in charge of apartments it can be very difficult to keep up with a Read More...
Inspiring Your Residents To Market Your Property
February 05, 2019, Tuesday 9 :00 am
It’s no secret that property managers and owners have to be able to effectively market their properties in order to keep occupa Read More...
Building Better Curb Appeal For Your Apartment Community
January 29, 2019 9:00 am
It’s obvious that a lot of different things go into making a great apartment complex – and a successful one. But while proper Read More...
4 Ways To Use Facebook To Improve Your Property Management Efforts
January 22, 2019 , 9 am
Overseeing and managing a property can be complex and take up huge amounts of your time and energy. That’s why it’s so import Read More...
Resident Retention And The Power Of Social Media
Posted: 01/15/2019
When residents renew their lease, you’re not left with an empty spot to fill in your community. Not only does this help your ma Read More...
Using Social Media More Effectively At Your Apartment Complex
January 8, tuesday 9 am
Apartment complexes are an important part of communities around the country. But those who are in charge of overseeing them face Read More...
How To Turn Phone Calls Into Visits
January 1. Tuesday 9am
What is the initial point of contact for most potential residents looking for a home? In many cases today, it may be an online se Read More...
Avoiding Liability Issues On Your Grounds
December 25, Tuesday 9 am
There is no question that property management can be a complex process, or that it offers numerous challenges to those who own or Read More...
A Closer Look At Curb Appeal For Apartment Communities
December 18 tuesday 9 am
No matter the location of the facility, apartment communities can seem like an automatic draw for residents. But as more and more Read More...
What Not To Do When Staging Residences For The Holidays
December 11, 9am
While spring and summertime are usually the prime times for attracting new prospective residents, there are plenty that will be l Read More...
4 Tips For Asking Prospective Residents All The Right Questions
December 4, 9am
Typically, at some point during the prospect leasing process, you’ll sit down with prospects and interview them. They’ve lear Read More...
How Can I Make My Follow Up More Effective?
November 27, 9 am
When a prospective resident inquires about a tour, your effort doesn’t stop there. Leases have not been signed yet, the prospec Read More...
Make Your Prospective Resident Tours More Memorable
November 20, Tuesday 9 am
Touring your residents presents to you a unique opportunity. You’re able to frame and provide the first impression, and the imp Read More...
Four Festive Holiday Party Ideas Your Residents Will Love
Posted: 11/13/2018
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning an event for your residents. A holiday par Read More...
The Tips For Showing The Best Side Of Your Residence
11/06/2018 9:00 am
Photography and videography are two of your most important marketing and advertising tools for your residences. When done well, g Read More...
5 Tips For Throwing The Very Best Block Party
10/30/2018 9:00 am
Block parties improve resident morale, they bring people together, and they work wonders to form that important community loyalty Read More...
Promoting Your Community Brand With Snapchat
10/23/2018 9:00 am
Snapchat is one of the single highest growing social media platforms right now, with the millennial generation pushing in full fo Read More...
How Important Is Mobile Friendliness For My Community Website?
10/16/2018 9:00 am
One thing we see overlooked often at OccupancySolutions.com is mobile accessibility. Once considered a secondary aspect of market Read More...
How To Convert Calls Into Property Tours
10/09/2018 9:00 AM
One of the biggest challenges property managers face is how to take qualified leads and turn them into occupants. One of the most Read More...
Four Fall Marketing Ideas To Increase Occupancy
10/02/2018 9:00 AM
Fall is the beginning of the slow season in real estate. However, there are still plenty of potential residents that are looking Read More...
Fostering Communication Among Your Team
09/25/2018 9:00 AM
The key to any successful business is communication. Improving your team’s communication and developing a sense of teamwork can Read More...
Five Simple Ways To Make New Occupants Feel Welcome
09/18/2018 9:00 am
Forming a lasting relationship with your new occupant means both parties will have a vested interest in each other’s success. W Read More...
5 Ways To Market Your Community In A Digital World
09/11/2018 9:00 am
In today’s digital world, people are more likely to take to the internet to find their next residence than they are to pick up Read More...
Using Facebook To Build A Sense Of Community
09/04/2018 9:00 am
For community management teams, Facebook is a tool you cannot afford to let go. While some may be wary of taking to social media, Read More...
Creating A Community Newsletter They’ll Want To Read
08/28/2018 9:00 am
At OccupancySolutions.com, we know that a newsletter is a pretty great simple way to connect with your community. However, only a Read More...
4 Ways To Stand Out From Competition
08/21/2018 9:00 am
A big part of community management is establishing your personality as a community and using that personality to help you in stan Read More...
4 Steps To Better Resident Relationships
08/14//2018 9:00 am
One of the most important parts of resident retention is the relationship you hold with your residents. If residents don’t get Read More...
Photography Tips For Instagram Ready Residence Marketing
08/07//2018 9:00 am
When it comes to community marketing and branding, Instagram is becoming something of a big deal. Instagram is quickly becoming o Read More...
5 Low Cost Marketing Ideas For Your Community
07/31/2018 9:00 am
Marketing outreach for your community doesn’t need to be particularly expensive or excessively time consuming. Getting the word Read More...
5 Low Cost Ideas For Staging A Touring Residence
07/24//2018 9:00 am
When you stage a touring residence, you’re providing a space that will allow touring prospects a way to see your residence as t Read More...
4 Fall Staging Tips For Autumn Leases
07/17//2018 9:00 am
Residence staging presents a really unique opportunity. The prospects you’re touring around your community have most likely tou Read More...
Staging Residences For The Summer Visits
07/10//2018 9:00 am
When prospective community members come for a visit or tour, your sample or show residence is what is really going to make the fi Read More...
5 Tips For Community Marketing With Instagram
07/03//2018 9:00 am
Social media is a resource that should never go to waste when it comes to marketing your community. When deciding on what platfor Read More...
4 Tips For Managing A Work Life Balance In Community Management
06/26//2018 9:00 am
Community management teams are in a unique position. It’s not your usual 9 to 5 job, and many community managers live on the sa Read More...
3 Simple Tips For Resolving Community Conflicts
06/19/2018 9:00 am
In just about any community, you’re bound to have those of many different lifestyles living within close proximity to one anoth Read More...
Why Your Leases Need A Subletting Clause
06/12/2018 9:00 am
During the busy season, it’s a good idea to review your lease agreements. One clause that has become more important in recent y Read More...
Six Ways To Help Your Residents Reduce Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
06/05/2018 9:00 am
Electrical bills in the summertime can be extremely costly. Especially in particularly hot summers, where the air conditioning ha Read More...
How To Hire Summer Contractors For Your Rental Properties
05/29/2018 9:00 am
During the summertime, your rental needs a little more maintenance than usual. Between landscaping, pool cleaning, and painting, Read More...
Five Easy Landscaping Tips To Save Time And Money
05/22/2018 9:00 pm
Making a strong first impression is critical to filling vacancies. During the summer months, that means upping your curb appeal w Read More...
Developing A High Potential Team
May 8 Tuesday - 9 am
It’s easy to spot high-performing team members, but what about those high-potential team members that tend to fly under the rad Read More...
A Simple Method To Overcoming Objections
Tuesday May 1 - 9 am
Objections can make or break a prospect, and its management’s job to work through these objections in creating happy community Read More...
5 Tips For The Most Effective Follow-Up Techniques
April 24 Tuesday - 9 am
It’s important for management to never underestimate the follow-up. After a great visit or tour, you want to keep that good imp Read More...
4 Ideas For Community Building Excursions And Trips
April 17 Tuesday - 9 am
Trips and outings can do a great deal for building that community feeling. It gives community members a reason to get together in Read More...
How To Write Attention Grabbing Listings To Attract Renters
April 10 , 9am
When creating a listing for print or online, it is important that copy accurately describes the property. However, finding ways t Read More...
Four Tips To Avoid Late Rental Payments
April 3, 9 m
Late rental payments can be a burden for property managers. Beyond having to follow-up with your renters, without the income it c Read More...
Five Property Management Tax Write-Offs Just In Time To File
Tuesday March 27 9am
With the new tax reforms going into effect, you may be wondering what you can write-off this year. Mostly, the new reforms do not Read More...
5 Things To Buy For Staging Your Rentals Like A Pro
March 20 , 9am
Staging a residence is incredible important for attracting renters and filling vacancies. When you are ready to list your space a Read More...
What You Need To Know About Creating A Community Newsletter
March 13 , 9 am
Creating a community newsletter is a really great way to bring your community together while keeping everyone informed and in the Read More...
Building Better Resident Relationships
March 6, 9 am
The relationship management builds with residents makes a huge impact on resident retention. Of course a resident will not wish t Read More...
5 Staging Mistakes That Could Cost You A Resident
February 27, 9 am
When you take a prospective resident on a tour, you’re giving them their first glimpse into life within your community. Because Read More...
5 Ideas To Better Build Your Community Atmosphere
February 20, 2018, 9 am
A community atmosphere can be your biggest tool in achieving resident retention, but it’s something that needs to be born organ Read More...
Six Unusual Marketing Strategies To Try In 2018
February 13, 9am
The market is constantly changing, so it’s always a good idea to revamp your marketing strategies to meet new trends. With the Read More...
Seven Skills To Look For When Hiring An Apartment Manager
February 7, 9 am
When your business grows and it is time to hand over the day to day operations to a new employee, you may not know what to look f Read More...
How To Follow Up With A Potential Renter After A Tour
January 30, 9am
You’ve hooked a potential renter with your great marketing. You’ve given them a tour that went really well. You know they’d Read More...
A Beginner’s Guide To Property Management Software
January 23, 9am
Whether you are first starting out as a property manager or are just looking for a way to improve your business operations, a gre Read More...
Building A Successful Community Management Team
Posted: 01/16/2018
Your management team has a huge impact on the success of your community. Everything from resident retention to overall happiness Read More...
What To Do When A Renter Is Not Renewing Their Lease
January 9 - 9 am
Renter turnover and new vacancies are very costly. Between finding new occupants, vacant rentals, and taking a risk on a new rent Read More...
How To Prevent Falls During The Winter
January 2-9 am
During the winter months, the risk of slipping and falling outdoors is higher than in the warmer months. Between the snow and ice Read More...
Four Easy Ways To Reduce Property Management Expenses
December 26 - 9am
With tax season quickly approaching, you are probably reviewing your finances for the past year. If you find that your profit mar Read More...
Five Tips To Beat The Winter Rental Slump
December 19 -9am
Winter is the worst time to find new renters. Most people prefer moving during the summer months when the weather is nice. Howeve Read More...
Using Social Media For Apartment Buildings
December 12, Tuesday 9am
Over the last decade, social media has become one of the most powerful tools in the world. From connecting with friends to playin Read More...
Keeping Your Residents In Their Their Home
December 05, Tuesday 9 am
Property management is a big job, and one of the biggest aspects of it is simply making sure that your rate of resident retention Read More...
Avoiding And Dealing With Conflicts At Your Properties
November 28, Tue 9am
While most property managers spend their time dealing with a wide range of issues - things like marketing, lease agreements, main Read More...
A Closer Look At Curb Appeal In Apartment Complexes
November 21, Tue 9
Property owners and managers have to focus their attention on a lot of different things. And with so many responsibilities and co Read More...
The Importance Of Curb Appeal In Apartments
Posted: 11/14/2017
Managing apartment complexes is hard work and something that takes considerable effort from anyone involved. For many, the primar Read More...
What To Do When A Tenant Wishes To Break the Lease
Posted: 11/13/2017
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Easy Steps To Avoid Property Liability Lawsuits
Posted: 11/07/2017
Owning and managing a building of any kind can be difficult and involve a lot of work. But what many don't fully appreciate is th Read More...
Easy Staging Ideas To Attract Residents
Posted: 10/31/2017
Apartments are one of the more complex types of property management challenges that exist today. The reasons are numerous, but on Read More...
Are You Using Social Media Properly For Your Apartments?
Posted: 10/24/2017
The modern world has changed the face of almost everything. And while owning an apartment complex is still somewhat of a straight Read More...
5 Ways To Successfully Market Your Rental To Millennials
Posted: 10/17/2017
If you are looking to increase occupancy and resident retention, appealing to millennials is a great business strategy. However, Read More...
5 Tips For Resident Retention
Posted: 10/11/2017
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Overcoming Conflicts At Your Properties
Posted: 10/10/2017
Property management isn't as easy as some people think it is. There's a lot that goes into it, from actually finding residents to Read More...
Marketing Your Apartments Online
Posted: 10/03/2017
It's no big secret that spreading the word about your property is a major part of making sure that you attract the residents that Read More...
How Training Improves Your Bottom Line
Posted: 09/26/2017
Property owners have a lot of responsibilities, and paying attention to the tiny details is sometimes just as important as handli Read More...
Creating A Community Out Of Your Property
Posted: 09/19/2017
When you're in charge of an apartment or other property, you have a lot of responsibilities and numerous things to manage. The pr Read More...
Effective Ways To Improve Your Online Reputation
Posted: 09/12/2017
88% of internet users trust online reviews just as much as they trust personal recommendations, and this number shows just how im Read More...
5 Ways To Connect With Prospective Residents On The Close
Posted: 09/05/2017
One of the most powerful tools you can use in closing on a residence in your community is the connection. When a prospective resi Read More...
5 Tour Questions You Need To Have Answers Ready For
Posted: 08/29/2017
Your tour is your first impression, it’s your way to connect prospective residents to your community and what it has to offer. Read More...
3 Tips For Closing On Those Internet Leads
Posted: 08/22/2017
With a well-built website and a good social media reputation, community management teams can expect to receive more internet lead Read More...
5 Questions to Ask Your Property Manager
Posted: 08/15/2017
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5 Staging Mistakes Community Management Should Avoid
Posted: 08/08/2017
If you have a show residence that prospective community members can visit while on a tour, you want to make sure that residence i Read More...
Social Media Is Your Best Low To No Cost Marketing Tool
Posted: 08/01/2017
Managing your marketing budget can be a tricky thing. Naturally, you want your community to have maximum visibility, but you also Read More...
Tips For Screening Potential Tenants
Posted: 07/31/2017
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5 Traits That Encourage Resident Retention
Posted: 07/25/2017
High resident retention shows that your community management team is one that keeps residents happy and a priority, and some comm Read More...
Using Internet Visibility To Outsell Your Competition
Posted: 07/18/2017
Long gone are the days of scouring in-person classified ads when someone is looking for a new place to call home. Potential resid Read More...
5 Ideas For Summertime Community Activities
Posted: 07/11/2017
Community activities help to build that organic sense of true community that is so important to management and residents alike. S Read More...
How To Overcome 3 Of The Most Common Leasing Objections
Posted: 07/04/2017
Even when visits and tours seem to go well, objections are like to come up between management and potential new residents. With t Read More...

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