A simple message to the higher ups at your local corporate office.
When you have an important corporate visit with all of the big bosses coming in town and it requires “all hands on deck”, searching the bushes for trash, staff coming in very early, the least that can be done is provide the team with a lunch.
Little things like that go a long way in making the employees feel valued.
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What's everyone getting for swag this year? There is so much out there.
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Good morning wonderful professionals, I hope everyone is well. The recent US existing home data is out.
U.S. existing home sales fell to 4.06 million in 2024, the lowest level since 1995.
For context, the U.S. population was about 70 million smaller in 1995; 266 people million then and 335 people million now.
This marks the third consecutive year of declining home sales, a trend last seen during the 2006 housing market crash and the recessions...Good morning wonderful professionals, I hope everyone is well. The recent US existing home data is out.
U.S. existing home sales fell to 4.06 million in 2024, the lowest level since 1995.
For context, the U.S. population was about 70 million smaller in 1995; 266 people million then and 335 people million now.
This marks the third consecutive year of declining home sales, a trend last seen during the 2006 housing market crash and the recessions of the 1980s and 1990s.
Adding to concerns, first-time buyers made up just 24% of all purchases in 2024, the lowest share on record.
At the same time, the median home price surged 6% to $404,400, setting a new all-time high.
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How are you tracking washer and dryer rentals? We have some tenants who bring their own in and we are constantly moving machines around. Currently, we have numbered each machine and have it on a spreadsheet and also numbered as a Rentable Item in Rent Cafe. Just wondering if there are better options .
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When a prospective renter visits your leasing office, it's common practice to check their identification. This typically involves visually inspecting their driver's license or government-issued ID to ensure it looks real. But is this enough?The answer is no. Simply checking an ID might catch obvious forgeries, but it won't confirm the ID's authenticity or whether it belongs to the person presenting it. That's where ID screening comes in—a more re ...
Best advice or tips for transitioning from Assistant Property Manager to Property Manager? Class A property, 5 years old, 316 units, garden style.
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Hey everyone! I have a general question about organic traffic from social media. How is social media handled by your company? If the on-site team is in charge, which team member does it? Is there an approval process? Do you have a designated marketing team for it? Let me know!
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I'm a new marketing assistant with zero background in marketing and everyone I've talked to says it's the on-site team's job to create and post content regularly, but marketing teams post the lead generating posts. Let me know how you/your team(s) handle it, and any advice you may have!
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Give it to me….the good, the bad, the ugly with valet trash. My community is signing up with Valet Living and I’m curious of everyone’s experience and opinions on the added amenity. Thanks!
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Why are leasing agents incentivized to acquire new renters but not to keep existing ones? I’ve never really understood this strategy from an operator perspective.
Also, why are existing residents not offered similar concessions to renew leases as new residents are to move in?
Would love insight here.
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🌟 A Heartfelt Shoutout to All Vendors 🌟
I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for each and every one of you. Your hard work truly makes a difference, and I want you to know that you matter—immensely. Together, we ensure that properties run smoothly, and it’s thanks to the dedication of landscaping teams, gate system specialists, painters, cleaners, staffing professionals, electricians, plumbers, fire protection experts,...🌟 A Heartfelt Shoutout to All Vendors 🌟
I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for each and every one of you. Your hard work truly makes a difference, and I want you to know that you matter—immensely. Together, we ensure that properties run smoothly, and it’s thanks to the dedication of landscaping teams, gate system specialists, painters, cleaners, staffing professionals, electricians, plumbers, fire protection experts, elevator technicians, golf cart services, valet trash teams, security personnel, towing companies, and everyone else who plays a vital role in the multifamily world.
Please remember that you are essential to the success of this industry. We often find ourselves responding to last-minute requests, working under pressure and dealing with misinformation, all while managing tight budgets and waiting for payments. Yet, through it all, you continue to push forward and provide outstanding services.
I want you to know that I see your efforts, and I’m cheering you on because I recognize the dedication you bring to your work. Keep doing what you do—your hard work does not go unnoticed. 💪😎
God bless you all! 🙏
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And you may not get the answer you want or any answer at all, but treating it like a punishment probably won't yield any better results and just adds stress and resentment.
Yes, corporate visits come with added stress, but Corporate is always treated like the job is glamorous and cushy - we're all grinding. We are all working our butts off. You have 1 property to deal with, I had 300.
Now if I was all day at 1 site, yeah, of course we got everyone food. That was rarely the case.
It's not a measure of how much you are valued or appreciated. We're all just trying to get a job done, and corporate is short on time when these visits happen.
That being said, your manager can always ask the regional if they can treat the team to lunch, corporate employees don't have to be a part of it.