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What To Do If An Occupant Damages Your Rental
Posted: 07/03/2025
As a rental manager, few situations are more disheartening than discovering that a tenant has damaged your rental. Whether the da Read More...
What Is Property Management, And Do You Need It?
Posted: 07/01/2025
For some people who are fortunate enough to have their homeownership needs all sorted out, one way to give back to the community Read More...
What Do Owners & Residents Owe Each Other?
Posted: 06/26/2025
People who decide to make a residence available to others to live in have certain responsibilities and obligations to those resid Read More...
Ten Pest Control Strategies To Keep Rentals Free Of Bugs And Rodents All Summer Long
Posted: 06/24/2025
Summer is when humans head outside, and pests head inside. Since nothing will scare away a potential renter or anger a current oc Read More...
Six Strategies To Boost Your Multifamily Rental's Curb Appeal This Summer
Posted: 06/19/2025
Improving your curb appeal isn't just beautifying your grounds to impress visitors. Curb appeal is a strategy that helps you leas Read More...
Signage Still Works In The 21st Century
Posted: 06/17/2025
If you’re planning to market a residence and hoping to look for someone new to move in, you’ll definitely be looking at onlin Read More...
How To Write Outdoor Rules For Your Multifamily Rentals
Posted: 06/12/2025
Summer has arrived, and your renters are heading outside to enjoy all your outdoor amenities. Whether they love to grill, soak up Read More...
How To Prepare For A Resident Leaving
Posted: 06/10/2025
Whether it’s because of changes in their life, such as a new relationship or career opportunities, there may come a time when s Read More...
Eight KPIs Every Multifamily Manager Should Track To Increase Occupancy
Posted: 06/05/2025
If you want to keep your occupancy rates high and rent roll steady, you need the right key performance indicators (KPIs). KPIs sh Read More...
5 Ways To Be A Good Property Owner
Posted: 06/03/2025
If you’ve decided that you want to make your residences available to other people to pay for to live in, this can be a great wa Read More...
Why Create A Community?
Posted: 05/29/2025
For people who decide to invest in residential facilities for income, especially buildings meant to provide homes for many people Read More...
Senior Housing Is A Growth Market
Posted: 05/27/2025
For anyone interested in investing in residencies, a key concern is stable, reliable income. One of the best ways to achieve this Read More...
Reviving Slow Moving Apartments: Creative Strategies to Lease Hard-to-Rent Apartments
Posted: 05/22/2025
As a property manager, you probably already know how challenging it can be to lease a slow-moving apartment. It’s important to Read More...
How to Create a Digital Welcome Packet for New Residents
Posted: 05/20/2025
Creating a digital welcome package for new residents is a great way to ensure they feel informed and at home right from the get-g Read More...
Handling Generation Z Residents: What Today’s Young Residents Expect From Property Managers
Posted: 05/15/2025
As Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) continues to make up a big portion of renters these days, property managers li Read More...
Building a High-Performance Leasing Team: Recruitment, Onboarding, and Retention Strategies
Posted: 05/13/2025
When it comes to property management, your leasing team really is at the forefront of your business and operations. They are who Read More...
Balancing Your Renovation Budget
Posted: 05/08/2025
When you have properties you intend to let others live in, one of the most critical returns on investment you can calculate, espe Read More...
3 Ways To Stage Residences
Posted: 05/06/2025
For people investing in residences to rent to others, it’s crucial that these homes, condos, or apartments spend as little time Read More...
Small Updates That Make A Big Impact
Posted: 05/01/2025
Refreshing your residences between residents or over time is an important part of keeping your community attractive and satisfyin Read More...
Lesser-Known Features Prospects Really Value During Their Visit
Posted: 04/29/2025
Most community management teams already know those “big ticket” items to include in their standard prospective resident tours Read More...
Increasing The Value Of Your Community
Posted: 04/24/2025
Increasing value can mean a couple of different things when it comes to maintaining and upgrading your community. First and forem Read More...
Improve The Move In Experience For New Residents
Posted: 04/22/2025
Move-in day is sort of like your community’s second chance at a first impression. While it’s true that for most the “true Read More...
How To Make Your Residents Feel Special
Posted: 04/17/2025
A community is a type of family, and to foster that authentic community feel, community management teams must foster a natural fe Read More...
How To Guide Your Prospective Resident Tour To Keep Prospects Comfortable And Interested
Posted: 04/15/2025
The way you present your residences to prospects is just as important as what you’re presenting. There are ways community manag Read More...
Amenities Residents Are Looking For In 2025
Posted: 04/10/2025
As time goes on, the needs and wants of residents is subject to change. The amenities that were drawing a crowd in 2005 will look Read More...
4 Things That Inspire Resident Renewals
Posted: 04/08/2025
Successful communities are communities with happy residents, and happy residents show their satisfaction with renewals. What insp Read More...
The Five Top Amenities Renters Want In 2025
Posted: 04/03/2025
When it comes down to choosing your rental or the one across the street, renters will decide based on amenities. So, the best way Read More...
Seven Online Reputation Management Tools To Build Trust With Potential Renters
Posted: 04/01/2025
Did you know that 93% of rental seekers read online reviews when looking for a place to live? Make sure that when they read your Read More...
Top 10 Real Estate Listing Websites To List Your Rental In 2025
Posted: 03/27/2025
Your rental listing strategy is like any other marketing strategy. You need to identify the specific channels where your customer Read More...
The Basics Of Early Lease Terminations Every Rental Manager Needs To Know
Posted: 03/25/2025
Lease terminations are legally regulated, and the laws vary across states, municipalities, and localities. The best strategy is t Read More...
Seven Time Management Tips For Overcommitted Rental Managers
Posted: 03/20/2025
Time is money, especially when you are managing a rental. Between maintenance requests, marketing open vacancies, and all the adm Read More...
Relationships Matter In Property Management
Posted: 03/18/2025
One of the most important things to keep in mind when it comes to property management is the crucial importance of maintaining so Read More...
How To Reduce Your Vacancy Periods
Posted: 03/13/2025
For anyone who has decided to invest in residential property and provide a place to live for people who can’t afford a mortgage Read More...
How To Deal With Negative Reviews
Posted: 03/11/2025
In today’s world, word of mouth has the power to influence like never before; it has moved from personal communication to the o Read More...
Five Actionable Marketing Strategies To Capitalize On Peak Rental Season
Posted: 03/06/2025
Peak renting season is right around the corner. So, now is the perfect time to have your marketing strategies ready to capitalize Read More...
4 Tips For Marketing Photos
Posted: 03/04/2025
One key marketing tool property management now has at its disposal is the ability to showcase residences online with photography. Read More...
How To Manage Fights Between Renters
Posted: 02/27/2025
Solid lease terms like quiet hours, parking rules, and maintenance responsibility can prevent misunderstandings leading to disput Read More...
Five Strategies To Increase Resident Retention During Lease Renewal
Posted: 02/25/2025
Lease renewals are a natural time to implement retention strategies as renters are considering their options. Most renters do not Read More...
8 Common Maintenance Mistakes That Cost Property Managers Thousands
Posted: 02/20/2025
As a property manager, you know just how delicate finding a balance between resident satisfaction and keeping costs under control Read More...
5 Unexpected Ways to Increase Resident Retention Without Spending More
Posted: 02/18/2025
For apartment property managers, resident retention is important for maintaining occupancy rates and reducing turnover. While tra Read More...
How To Write A Rental Increase Letter And Keep Occupants
Posted: 02/13/2025
With inflation and the cost of living on the rise, rent increases eventually become a necessity for your business. No one likes t Read More...
Overcoming The Five Most Common Objections From Potential Renters
Posted: 02/11/2025
Renters are not just looking for a rental. They are looking for a home. Everyone has specific things they want for their home. So Read More...
Why Employee Training Is Always A Worthy Investment
Posted: 02/06/2025
Employee training is something of an investment, and one that many community managers might wonder if it’s worth it or not. At Read More...
Simple Ways To Revamp Your Online Reputation
Posted: 02/04/2025
A great online reputation is everything in the 21st century. With most prospective residents taking to online searches to find a Read More...
How To Build Local Business Connections In Community Management
Posted: 01/30/2025
Networking and building connections with other local businesses is one of the most important things you can do for low-cost or no Read More...
Help Your Team To Work Better Together
Posted: 01/28/2025
A team that works better together is a team that’s primed for success. In community management, this is even more important. Te Read More...
Community Management Teams Should Be Doing These 5 Things Every Year
Posted: 01/23/2025
As you’re making your 2025 plans, there are some things that community management teams should pencil into their yearly schedul Read More...
Budget Friendly Ways To Market Your Community In 2025
Posted: 01/21/2025
Effective marketing for your community doesn’t have to be expensive. At OccupancySolutions.com, we know that savvy marketing ca Read More...
Avoiding Liability On Your Community Property This Winter
Posted: 01/16/2025
Winter is a unique time of year when it comes to avoiding liability on your community property. Particularly if your community is Read More...
5 Resolutions For Community Management Teams In The New Year
Posted: 01/14/2025
The new year is upon us once again, and while we’re making personal resolutions, we at OccupancySolutions.com love the idea of Read More...
Staging Your Small Spaces To Maximize Impact
Posted: 01/09/2025
A small residence doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker, and it doesn’t have to send away interested prospects. There is a lot tha Read More...
Make The Most Of Your Outdoor Spaces
Posted: 01/07/2025
The outdoor spaces around your community likely hold more power than you realize. It’s where your current residents will gather Read More...
How To Build A Community Dog Park
Posted: 01/02/2025
According to Forbes, 66% of US Households have at least one pet as of 2024. Dogs are the most popular pet in America, and finding Read More...
Have You Ever Considered Renewal Incentives?
Posted: 12/31/2024
Many community management teams offer new resident incentives, but what about rewarding those retained residents who make your co Read More...
Avoiding Liability With A Comprehensive Community Pool Policy
Posted: 12/26/2024
A pool is an attractive amenity for prospects, and one that can keep resident retention high. There are a number of pros and cons Read More...
5 Tips For An Inviting Staged Residence
Posted: 12/24/2024
When prospective residents take a tour of your community, they’re likely to end up in a staged residence. The entire point of t Read More...
5 Simple Community Building Tips For Organic Resident Relationships
Posted: 12/19/2024
There is no community without organic relationships. The very definition of community refers to a feeling of fellowship between i Read More...
4 Engaging Ideas For Common Spaces Residents Will Love
Posted: 12/17/2024
Your common spaces are one of your most important, impactful, and powerful amenities, and too many community management teams don Read More...
Seven Rent Collection Strategies To Secure On-Time Payments
Posted: 12/12/2024
Having a good rent collection policy can help you receive rental payments on time while helping your renters avoid payment issues Read More...
How To Prepare A Property For A New Renter
Posted: 12/10/2024
Although the goal of any property manager is to reduce occupant turnover, there will inevitably be time to prepare a rental for a Read More...
Unlocking Resident Loyalty With 4 Strategies Beyond Traditional Resident Retention
Posted: 12/05/2024
Maintaining resident loyalty is so important these days when it comes to reducing turnover in your apartment community and increa Read More...
Top 5 Communication Pitfalls to Avoid in Apartment Property Management
Posted: 12/03/2024
When managing an apartment community, you will quickly find that clear, effective communication is vital. Miscommunications or a Read More...
Set Yourself Apart With New Resident Gift Baskets
Posted: 11/28/2024
If you’re looking to set yourself apart from the competition, and really make an immediate positive impact on prospects, new re Read More...
Improve Your Time Management With A Few Tips
Posted: 11/26/2024
Time management can be a challenge for community management teams. Of course you want to keep your residents taken care of, but b Read More...
Data-Driven Leasing: How to Use Metrics to Improve Your Community’s Performance
Posted: 11/21/2024
Data-driven leasing is just one way property managers can improve community performance and maximize leasing potential. When you Read More...
Building Your Community Management Brand
Posted: 11/19/2024
A memorable community, the sort of community that prospective residents want to be a part of, is a community with a personality. Read More...
6 Tips for Creating Family-Friendly Apartment Communities
Posted: 11/14/2024
Creating a family-friendly apartment community not only benefits your residents but also enhances your community’s appeal while Read More...
5 Things To Do Between Residents
Posted: 11/12/2024
When one resident moves on, and a new resident is about to move in, what can community management teams do to ensure the smoothes Read More...
Should You Screen Potential Residents?
Posted: 11/07/2024
One of the best ways to get a good return on investment for renting residential properties is to have solid residents. It’s not Read More...
How To Set Competitive Yet Profitable Rent
Posted: 11/05/2024
One way property investment yields returns is by profit through rental. If you have a good occupancy rate on your residential pro Read More...
Top 5 Strategies for Overcoming Objections in Apartment Property Management
Posted: 10/31/2024
Managing objections is actually a common challenge for property managers, whether they come from prospective residents, current r Read More...
Tips For Filming The Perfect Residence Tour Videos From Your Phone
Posted: 10/29/2024
Video marketing on social media is an impactful tool for communities looking to market themselves without dipping too deep into t Read More...
Pet-Friendly Amenities To Attract Animal Lovers
Posted: 10/24/2024
According to a recent survey, 51% of prospective residents today are looking for pet-friendly communities. Over 66 million Americ Read More...
Offering A Clean Space To Your New Residents
Posted: 10/22/2024
The most impactful way you can welcome in new residents is with a clean slate, and this means a clean space to move into. They’ Read More...
Incentives To Entice New Prospective Residents
Posted: 10/17/2024
If you’re trying to set yourself apart from the competition, incentives are one sure fire way to do it. If you have a pool, it Read More...
How to Stay Organized as a Property Manager: Skills and Strategies
Posted: 10/15/2024
As a property manager, you have a wide range of responsibilities, from maintaining rental communities to dealing with residents a Read More...
How to Increase Your Closing Ratios in Property Management
Posted: 10/10/2024
Securing new residents is key to successful property management. The closing ratio, or the percentage of leads converted into sig Read More...
Apartment Model Staging on a Budget: Low-Cost Tips and Tricks
Posted: 10/08/2024
Staging an apartment is essential to creating a welcoming and visually appealing space that potential residents can envision as t Read More...
The Top 5 Amenities And Features Renters Are Looking For In 2024
Posted: 10/03/2024
Communities are competitive. For every prospective resident that tours your community, it’s best to keep in mind they’ll tour Read More...
The Role of AI in Property Management: How Automation Is Transforming the Industry
Posted: 10/01/2024
The real estate market today is constantly evolving, and property management is no longer confined to paperwork and phone calls. Read More...
Motivate And Inspire Your Community Management Staff
Posted: 09/26/2024
In a happy community, your staff becomes part of your authentic community feel. Your residents trust your staff, they look forwar Read More...
Leasing Skills: Mastering Tours, Highlighting Benefits, and Closing Deals
Posted: 09/24/2024
When it comes to leasing, there needs to be a skillful blend of communication, persuasion, and product knowledge. Mastering this Read More...
How Apartment Design Can Promote a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Posted: 09/19/2024
Finding harmony between work and personal life certainly can be a challenge. One effective way of finding this balance for reside Read More...
Fun And Engaging Ideas To Inspire Your Community Social Media Pages
Posted: 09/17/2024
Social media is a necessity when it comes to community marketing, but what you get out of it will depend on how savvy your engage Read More...
Could A Tenant Survey Improve Your Community?
Posted: 09/12/2024
How do you keep your finger on the pulse of your community? You can follow reviews, you can gauge general resident happiness arou Read More...
4 Outreach Strategies to Build Referrals and Add Value to Your Apartment Community
Posted: 09/10/2024
Effective outreach is an important component when it comes to building referrals and enhancing the overall value of your apartmen Read More...
Should You Offer Short-Term Rentals?
Posted: 09/05/2024
Short-term rentals are popular on apps like AirBnb and VRBO. Short-term rentals are fully furnished properties rented out for a f Read More...
Five Simple Automations To Increase Occupancy Rates Faster
Posted: 09/03/2024
Rental managers have a lot on their daily to-do lists. Between maintaining the rental, meeting renter needs, and administrative t Read More...
How To Ask Residents For Community Reviews
Posted: 08/29/2024
Community reviews are one of your most useful marketing tools, and they’re one that your marketing team can’t take care of th Read More...
What You Should Include In Your Social Media Content For Community Management
Posted: 08/27/2024
Social media marketing is a must for any brand in 2024, but for community marketing teams trying to break into this landscape, kn Read More...
Four Pro Tips To Nail The Rental Screening Process
Posted: 08/22/2024
Selecting the right renters fosters a respectful, cooperative community. The right renters make rent payments on time, maintain t Read More...
Improving Your Customer Service Training
Posted: 08/20/2024
Your customer service team is the strongest link you have between your community management and your residents. It’s your custo Read More...
Employee Retention Tips For 2024
Posted: 08/15/2024
In community management, your team becomes not just your family, but family to your residents as well. These are the faces your r Read More...
The Best Back-To-School Marketing Strategies To Boost Occupancy Rates
Posted: 08/13/2024
Fall is a busy time for rental managers, especially when your rentals are near universities. With students heading back to school Read More...
Updating And Maintaining Your Community Security In Time For Back To School
Posted: 08/08/2024
While summer may be in full swing, it’s about that time of year when families prepare for another school year. At OccupancySolu Read More...
Should You Target Specific Demographics?
Posted: 08/06/2024
If you’re in property management, one of the decisions you may be facing when filling up apartments with residents is whether t Read More...
Now Is The Time To Prepare For Autumn Community Maintenance
Posted: 08/01/2024
While it may not feel like autumn where your community is located, you’ll want to be prepared when the cooler fall season quick Read More...
Don’t Let Pests Drive Away Residents
Posted: 07/30/2024
Keeping your residents happy is the most important thing community managers can do to improve resident retention. When pests take Read More...
5 Simple Tips For Better Success In Community Management
Posted: 07/25/2024
Community managers need to be marketers, advertisers, excellent communicators, skilled in conflict resolution, accountants, and m Read More...
4 Tips To Ensure Your Online Marketing Is Where It Needs To Be
Posted: 07/23/2024
The best way to bring in residents to your property, whether it’s for seniors or affordable housing, is to ensure the people in Read More...
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