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Prospects are looking for an Apartment Hookup…Most apartment searches begin online, just like a lot of dating pursuits. Hey, isn’t apartments.com our multifamily industry’s version of match.com? Our online prospect is searching for an apartment …
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Building trust in your leasing presentation by creating an honest "relationship"Honesty in leasing is the best policy, yes? And we all would consider ourselves honest. Yet have you ever told a prospect “this is the last one” when there were other …
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The problem here is a failure to communicate!I see it all the time. Talented and well-intentioned onsite team members working totally independently of one another. One service tech comes in at 7 am. The other at 8. The office …
April is STILL Fair Housing Month - one last fair housing article.Too often our industry looks at the Fair Housing Act as a penalty and an unmerited law we must simply endure. They see only the tedious rules and the challenge of properly …
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When Prospects Ask, “What Kind of People Live Here?”It happens often. You are asked the question, “What kind of people live here?” This question may seem innocent at first but you quickly recognize the prospect or resident is digging …
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Building trust in your leasing presentation by creating a fair "Relationship"April is Fair Housing Month and the nation is celebrating the 54th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. On April 11, 1968 President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil …
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The First 3 Questions You Ask…As a multifamily consultant, many of my assignments start this way: “Rick, we just aren’t getting enough traffic.” Traffic generation can be an issue. Yet often, the real reason traffic is not …
“Oh no! We are 8% vacant!”A tragedy? Maybe. That might be too many vacants considering the recent high-demand market. But don’t forget something very significant. You are also 92% occupied! Yes, you have a lot of …
Unveiling the Different Breeds of Difficult BossesHaving a "difficult boss" isn't a one-size-fits-all situation. From micromanaging hawks to credit-stealing chameleons, these challenging leaders come in all shapes and sizes. Recognizing their …
Strategies for Dealing with a Difficult Boss...Besides Murder or Quitting.Having a difficult boss can be demoralizing, affecting your work performance and overall well-being. But fear not, brave multifamily professional! With the right approach, you …
