Author: Scott Sidman
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Dorm Wars: On the Verge of Privatizing Student Housing
The possibility of a new trend has surfaced in the housing market: the management of college dorms by private companies. Until recently, the job of on-campus housing maintenance fell directly on the university. This could all change.
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Here’s a Resolution: Improve Responsiveness to Tenant Requests
It’s four days into the new year. Maybe you’ve already made your resolutions, maybe you’ve already broken them, maybe the only resolution you care about is measured in pixels. Regardless, here’s one it would pay to heed: Improving responsiveness to tenant requests.
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Funny Friday: Heaven & Hell – Property Management Style
There are always property managers who are more concerned with attracting tenants than retaining them. The only good thing that comes out of that is some fodder for real estate jokes. We found this one from Kensington Realty Advisors devilishly funny:
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Upcoming Webinar: LEED EBOM
LEED existing building certification is a helpful measure to take for many reasons. It makes you look favorable compared to other buildings lacking certification, it can lower operating costs and increase the value of your building, and more. Join us as David Pratt, CEO of LoraxPro, shares how to effectively implement LEED into your building…
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Buying a Building Operations System? You’re Thinking About It Wrong
You have the right idea, but you’re missing a key component to achieving your desired business outcome. The key stone to top-notch property and tenant management is not the system. It’s the service. Here’s how to think about buying a vendor, not a system.
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An Empire State of Mind
Inspiration. Drive. Will. These words represent traits we seek to find in ourselves and find admirable in others. They are also part of the “stuff” we believe helps define America; its people, accomplishments and history. My sister’s close friend is the co-creator of a musical she is working around the clock on with a talented…
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Google Leading by a Googol in the Smartphone Market
In recent months, Google Android has expanded its reign over the US smartphone market to 40.1%, according to a MarketingProfs article.
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Maintenance Deferred is NOT Preferred
The importance of property maintenance falls not only on nonrecourse lenders but also on the property owners, brokers, and potential buyers- effectively the entire market. In the September/October issue of Commercial Investment Real Estate (CIRE), Tim Follain, FI Consulting co-founder and principal explains, “Neglected properties affect not only deal participants but the market as a…
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Upcoming Webinar: Emergency Preparedness
Don’t miss this exclusive presentation where Joe Donovan, SVP of Beacon Capital, shares insights on managing risk and the changing role of the property manager, as well as essential tips for emergency preparednes. This free webinar on emergency preparedness will teach you: Don’t be left in the dark, register today!
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LEED EBOM 101: Essential Tips for the Greening of Existing Buildings
LEED certification can be an extremely beneficial tool for a company. While it can be a hassle to implement, especially in existing buildings, the benefits are plentiful and far-reaching. Our newest on-demand webinar, LEED EBOM: 101: Essential Tips for the Greening of Existing Buildings, discusses how management should go about gaining LEED certification, and showcases…