Some property management companies plan extensive marketing programs to promote business – brochures, post cards, stationary, advertising, websites, and more. They invest a lot of time, money, and thought into these marketing efforts. However, [...]
My last two articles for Professional Management Matters covered “What’s In Your Foundation” and “ Communication in Your Foundation.” Not surprisingly, a crucial building block in a real estate/property management foundation is a well-written [...]
In a previous article, What’s In Your Foundation, I reviewed the importance of building a solid property management foundation. Key concepts were legislation, consistency, tools, procedures, planning, and more. This article addresses communication, an [...]
2014 NARPM® National President, Stephen Foster, set the theme for the 2014 NARPM® National Convention and Trade Show, in Minneapolis, as “The Foundation of Property Management.” This was to encourage property managers to build a [...]
It can be difficult to adapt to any new job but for the unlicensed (and even licensed) new hire, it can be daunting to enter the world of property management and/or your company. When [...]
Humans have a tendency to ignore something dire that could occur – a car accident, an illness, computer virus, or other difficulties. This is very normal. Let’s face facts, things happen and it seems [...]
Has this ever happened to you? Another property manager approaches you and asks “I’m currently charging 10% for my monthly management fee; what are you charging?” How do you answer? Do you know the [...]
All business owners should plan an exit strategy, no matter what their business. Do you think this is an odd statement if you are just starting a property management business or you are years [...]
In meeting and speaking with many property managers around the country, I find that they are often still unaware of two important Fair Housing issues. The first is disparate impact, which I wrote about [...]
