Setting up Success for the Property Management New Hire
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 [...]
Beware of That Assumption
Recently at a trade show, a man asked me what the difference was between a “policy” and “procedures.” In addition, he wanted to know “what was the point” of having a Policy and Procedures [...]
Professional Residential Property Managers Join NARPM®!
If you follow the LandlordSource blog, read the Professional Management Matters Newsletter, or have ever talked with us by phone or in person, then it is no big secret that we’re big NARPM® fans. [...]
Identity Theft & Your Property Management Business
In recent years, the likelihood of becoming a victim has increased from 1 in 15 to 1 in 3. According to the FTC, of the 2 million plus complaints they had in 2012, 70% [...]
Property Management Safety
Unfortunately, this world can be a dangerous place. Threatening situations can happen in and out of the office. Are your property management personnel able to detect potential threats? Do they take appropriate precautions when [...]
Help Your Property Management Personnel Understand Fair Housing
April traditionally focuses on Fair Housing in the real estate world but everyone should think of every month as Fair Housing Month. It affects every aspect of the property management business every day and [...]
Hiring Family or Friends for Your Property Management Office
Family and friends – you can love and/or admire them. BUT should you hire them to work in your property management business? Commonly referred to as “nepotism,” the practice of hiring family and/or friends [...]
What’s Going Out Of The Property Management Office?
This is the third of a series on property management company email practices. We featured What’s In Your Property Management Business Emails? and Email Netiquette for Property Managers in our October and November issues. Now [...]
Use Your Property Management Policy & Procedures Manual to Educate
The property management industry is growing up. Business owners today recognize the necessity of investing in the right tools to promote professionalism and success. Many invest both time and money in a Property Management [...]
