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The Bar Has Been Raised for Online Apartment...

Consumers who use sites such as Amazon, Grubhub, expect their experience to be that good everywhere else. Apartment communities’ social media channels should not be littered with attempted humorous memes. That might seem to follow sound marketing advice, but you’d be surprised. Apartment marketers discussed adherence to responsible branding and why consistent, accurate digital information posted through an omni-channel approach is critical during a session called “Embracing High-Intent Prospects Throughout the Renter’s Path” held at the Apartment Innovation and Marketing Conference in Huntington Beach, Calif. Google’s Dave Hoffman spoke of his company’s emphasis on... Read more

Purchasing a new house is a complicated process, which requires time and a lot of care. To make it a safe and carefree process, there are several elements to consider...

A rental vacancy can cut deeply into a property owner’s cash flow. For each month that your unit remains vacant, your carrying costs and utility bills will still have...

Every corner of the United States experiences its own version of extreme wintry weather. It seems like each winter has been harsher than the one before, so it is...

Whether or not you’re a pet lover, pet-friendly buildings tend to be much more attractive to pet owners, and your pet policies may play a significant role in an...

Realtors still get most of their leads from...

Over half of Realtors said that social media was their top lead-generating technology tool, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. The most popular social media app among the random sample of Realtors surveyed was Facebook, with 90% of respondents reporting they used the app, followed by Instagram at 52% and LinkedIn at 48%. Other top lead generating tools included customer relationship management (31%) and MLS sites (28%). Personal blogs and business sites were found to be the least helpful, generating only 16% of leads. Despite the apparent power of social media in helping agents and brokers drum up business, 54% of respondents said that... Read more

Apartment owners must ensure that they are meeting necessary requirements, like venting and cleaning, to accommodate a restaurant on site. Before the pandemic,...

As rents seem to be increasing daily, the cost of signing a lease for a new apartment is also growing. If a tenant is required by the landlord to pay a security deposit...

How Can I Get Guaranteed Rental Income? Guaranteed rent. Two words that would make any landlord’s heart sing. The concept of guaranteed rent has become a reality from...

4 Misconceptions About Rental Credit Checks According to The Wall Street Journal, the demand for rentals is on the rise. Homebuyers who are being forced out of the...