It’s difficult to really create a deep sense of community when your community is plagued by vacancies. At OccupancySolutions.com, we work with you to fill these vacancies with the residents that will create just the warm, inviting, and happy community you’re looking for. If you find that you’re having trouble filling your vacancies, it might take a bit of an introspective look into your brand and your community to see exactly where improvements can be made.

The first thing you should do is check your rent, and compare what you’re charging to other communities that are similar within your general local area. If your rent cost is too high for comparable communities with comparable amenities, your prospective residents are likely going with your competition instead of you. Keeping competitive and comparable rents assures your community is part of an even playing field.

Next, you may want to consider the look of your residences and the way you’re advertising your community both in person and online. If your photos aren’t up to par, or those photos look shabby or dated, it’s not like to look very attractive to the prospects you wish to attract. An update of your residences and better advertising can make all the difference. For online marketing of your community, consider video tours that give prospects a firsthand look at what you have to offer.

Lastly, you may wish to consider your pet policy. For many community management teams, allowing pets in residences is a bit of a scary thing – pets can be destructive and they can cause a great deal of property damage in only a few minutes. If you protect yourself with liability clauses and security deposits in your lease, you can keep yourself protected hile offering something extra enticing to pet-loving prospects looking for a place that welcomes their furry family members. Your pet policy is completely customizable, and you can allow or disallow any particular pets or pet practices as you see fit. Some community management teams may only allow cats, some may only allow caged pets like hamsters or rabbits, and some others may require all pets be spayed or neutered.

At OccupancySolutions.com, we help you to get to the bottom of your vacant residences and how you can fill these vacancies for a better community feel. To learn more about filling your vacancies, contact us at OccupancySolutions.com today.