Property Management News

What Does a Leasing Agent Do?

Managing a rental property comes with more work than most people expect—advertising vacancies, answering calls, showing units, and sorting out lease paperwork. Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help.  But what does a leasing agent do, how much do they charge, and is hiring one worth it in 2025? Let’s find out. What Does a Leasing Agent Do? A leasing agent is the person who helps landlords rent out their properties, such as houses, apartments, or even commercial spaces like offices or retail stores. Their main job? Ensuring empty spaces are filled quickly. Luckily, an experienced property management company  can handle all these leasing tasks for... Read more

If you’ve ever lost a great resident, you know it stings. They paid rent on time. Took great care of the space. Maybe even brought your property manager cookies. So...

Rental fraud is no longer a distant threat—it’s a daily risk that property managers and owners must navigate with increasing vigilance. While many in the...

Real estate investors and property managers often need to issue a notice of non-renewal of lease when deciding not to extend a rental agreement. When the choice is not...

Tenants dream of living in a place they can truly call home. However, issues like mold can sometimes get in the way. It makes the place feel stuffy and can even take a...

Digital Curb Appeal

In today’s leasing landscape, your community’s first impression is no longer made at the front office, it’s made online. Whether a prospect finds you on Google, Apartments.com, or Instagram, your digital curb appeal plays a major role in whether they decide to reach out or keep scrolling. What Is Digital Curb Appeal? Digital curb appeal refers to the quality and consistency of your community’s online presence. This includes: High-quality, up-to-date photos and virtual tours Accurate and engaging listings A mobile-friendly, easy-to-navigate website Recent, positive reviews from residents Active and polished social media It’s the digital equivalent of... Read more

Today’s multifamily investment market can feel like a three-ring circus thanks to leveled-off rents, increased costs and more competition in many regions. Performers...

Effective property management videos can revolutionize resident communication with video of actual team members engaging residents. As artificial intelligence and...

Having an accessible website is more important than ever—just ask Fashion Nova. Its e-commerce clothing website was found to be inaccessible to legally blind...

Key Takeaways Rent reporting allows tenants to boost credit scores by sharing positive rent payment history with credit bureaus, an advantage homeowners have long...