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Effective Resident Onboarding

Onboarding new residents is a pivotal part of property management, setting the tone for their experience and establishing a foundation for positive long-term relationships. Traditional methods like emails, printed materials, and phone calls can sometimes lead to missed details or delayed responses, creating friction points that affect a resident’s first impression. Text messaging offers a modern solution that addresses these challenges with immediacy and efficiency. Here’s how text messaging can enhance the onboarding process, helping property managers communicate more effectively, keep residents informed, and improve overall satisfaction.  1. Instant Communication for Key... Read more

Introduction Generation Z is the largest group of renters in U.S. history. As digital natives, they instinctively turn to their smartphones for instant...

Managing a multifamily property in today’s dynamic environment comes with its share of challenges. From ensuring residents’ peace of mind and satisfaction to...

A well-photographed rental listing can make all the difference in attracting potential tenants quickly. Real estate photography plays a crucial role in making your...

What amenities do renters want most? Greystar surveyed more than 90,000 people to find out which amenities they consider nice to have and which amenities they say they...

Multifamily Trends For 2025

Would-be home buyers will continue to prioritize renting. Artificial intelligence will make apartment living more enjoyable than ever. And wellness as a priority will be evident in multifamily amenities from non-alcohol bars to next-level spas. These are just a few of the major trends impacting for-rent and for-sale multifamily living in the coming year. Lower vacancies, higher rents The last few years have seen historic levels of new apartment construction, but that’s begun to ease. According to CBRE, multifamily construction starts should be 30% below pre-pandemic averages by mid-year. For that reason, 2025 should begin to bring about lower vacancies and 2.6% higher rents in the midst... Read more

The multifamily industry continues to evolve, driven by exciting technological advancements that are, in part, a response to shifting resident expectations. As we look...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting how the entire real estate industry operates, including improving the way multifamily properties market and advertise their...

Electric vehicle sales have recently fallen short of carmakers’ hopes, but there are signs EVs may have staying power in the market. In the third quarter this year,...

Introduction You’re about to pack up when the email arrives. “What’s going on with this property in Houston?” You check the dashboard and see...