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Taking Advantage of this "right time" to increase rental income Economic Conditions and Rental Demand have Created Opportunities to Substantially Raise Rent! So what can possibly hold us back from an aggressive increase at renewal …
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It's the law...but also our Professional Pride Recently 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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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 …
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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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"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 …
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 would add …
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We Have Been Spoiled in 2021 - Better Get Ready to Rumble With 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. …
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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 …
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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 …
