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It's the law...but also our Professional PrideRecently two large apartment communities in Florida were found asking rental prospects if they were pregnant. If the answer was yes, the onsite staff then required an ultrasound and a doctor's …
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"I'm in this with you, Mr. Prospect! You are not on your own."How do you perceive that person calling about an apartment? Are you leasing to a prospect? A “piece of traffic”? An internet lead? Your next leasing …
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Creating the work environment where leasing people thrive and stay.Warning: I am making some gross generalities in this post. My comments don’t apply to all onsite personnel. Yet, forty years of leasing and managing high producing apartment …
What I look for in top leasing talent.Most blog posts about the characteristics of the effective leasing professional would start with words like positive attitude, goal-oriented, relationship-driven, and committed to service. You …
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We Have Been Spoiled in 2021 - Better Get Ready to RumbleWith over 400,000 new apartments projected nationwide in 2022, it looks like there will be some competition in most major markets. Add a possible uptick in COVID (thanks to Mr. Omicron), …
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Is it OK to say "Merry Christmas"?In the name of inclusiveness, many onsite professionals have taken to the more universal December greeting, “Happy Holidays!” After all, this is the season for several other holidays; and perhaps the person you are …
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Can They SEE Your Thankfulness?Today we will do the obligatory Thanksgiving gratitude post. After all, it's that time of year when we are practically forced to consider our blessings. So along with the ocean of other articles extolling the importance …
Starbucks Coffee ain’t the VERY best…but it is way above average!I’m a frequent, VERY frequent, Starbucks visitor. This company’s coffee, friendly baristas, and pleasant environment is predictable and typically well above average. Yet, I …
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Has the pandemic done a number on your zeal for your job? For many, the COVID 19 plague has taken away many of the things we previously loved about our work. This is especially true for apartment onsite professionals. Over the …
You Have 3 Months Left to Make 2021 Your Best Year Ever!So what is this year looking like for you? Are you happy where you are as we start the 4th quarter of 2021? Is this a banner year…or do you blame COVID for your lackluster …
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