When a new resident joins a new community, that sense of closeness that come along with being part of a community is just what they want to feel, and creating this feel is important if you want to encourage employee and resident retention. Creating this community feel doesn’t have to be difficult, and we have several tips that can help any community manager to foster and grow the feeling of a close-knit family type community while having fun and engaging with their residents.

3 Ways to foster a community feel within your property are:

  1. Hold a community day – Community days are a great way for all of your residents to come out and mingle with one another while having a great time, and this is an excellent method to use while creating a true community feel. At the start of summer, for instance, having a community-wide barbecue with all residents invited to join in on the fun can really help to bring everyone together.
  2. Host excursions – Are there fun things to do around your area? Hosting excursions that your residents can sign up to attend is another excellent tip when creating a real community environment. Wineries, coffee shops, museums, hikes, and whatever else your area may have to offer can provide a really exciting way for residents to join together in having an exciting day out!
  3. Create social media groups – A social media group or forum just for your community members can also help to foster a real community presence, and it gives all of your residents a way to meet and learn more about one another in a comfortable and natural setting. Studies are showing that people in general spend most of their online time on social media, and incorporating your community in this way can help to use this tool in growing a true comfortable community atmosphere.

The real feel of a community is something that can not only keep your current residents happy, but entice new prospective residents into seeing just what your community has in store. For more ways to encourage a community feel in your property, simply contact us today to learn more!