Celebrate a Fun and Safe Independence Day
With Fourth Of July right around the corner, we wanted to share some tips to ensure that your residents make the most out of the holiday while staying safe. From fireworks to BBQ’s – it is imperative to take some precautionary measures: Fireworks Fireworks are against the law in many states and can be quite […]
This Makes Managing a Property Easier
When it comes to managing a property, it may require lots of “hats”. Property management usually calls for knowledge on how to manage a budget, including calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes and profit goals, the hiring of employees and services, advertising to attract tenants and explaining advantages of the location. It also requires good people […]
Protect your Property in the Fall
While you many have been keeping up with security during the summer, it’s always important to keep your security awareness high as your transition into the Fall. Just because the warm weather may start to fade doesn’t mean that theft and vandalism go away. Here are a few tips that can help protect your property […]
What to do After a Hurricane
As a property manager, your to-do list just became a lot more complex after dealing with a hurricane. Although there are so many problems to address, there is an appropriate order on how to go about addressing them. Following a specific order on restoring your property can save you time as well as stress. If […]
Marketing Your Rental Space
Marketing Your Rental Space Last week we talked about ways to retain tenants within your community. While retention is paramount to successful properties, what if your property is having trouble finding new ones in the first place? Are Newspaper ads and street signs the most efficient way to get your rental space noticed? Unfortunately, the […]
Retain Your Tenants
Retain Your Tenants One of the biggest priorities that a Property Manager is always concerned with is how to retain the tenants in your building, especially the good ones! Showing a little appreciation to your tenants can go a long way. Here are a few suggestions on how to retain your tenants year after year. […]
Hurricane Awareness
Hurricane Awareness While property managers have lots to consider when improving and protecting their areas, factors such as budgets, break-ins and clean properties aren’t the only aspects to consider. It’s also important to consider events that are not in our control. Right now, it’s crucial to be aware of hurricane season! This usually takes place between […]
5 Tips on Property Management Budgeting
5 Tips on Property Management Budgeting We’re midway through summer which means one thing for Property Managers… BUDGET SEASON! If you haven’t put much thought into next year yet, now is the time to do so. It’s never too early to start mapping out numbers for next year. Here are 5 tips on property management […]
Utilizing Modern Light Bulbs to AMP up your Security
A while back we wrote an article detailing the financial benefits of changing your light bulbs to new energy efficient bulbs. Aside from saving you watts of money on the electrical bill, did you know that your light bulbs could actually serve as an additional layer of security – keeping residents feeling safer and thus […]
Planned to Exhibit PMA’s PMExpo 2017
This Thursday, April 20th, Planned Companies will be exhibiting at PMA’s PMExpo for 2017. This is a great networking event for anyone looking to learn, grow and make connections within the property management industry. This year includes sports themes throughout the show as well as their keynote speaker Joe Theismann. Margaret Bicz, Director of Business […]
Advice for Property Managers to Stay Updated in the Industry
There are new ideas, technology, organizations and programs in the Property Management industry that are being introduced every day. As a property manager, it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and news as it can help you improve your property while also preventing problems before they even start. Here is some advice […]
What Can a Concierge Do for You?
What Can a Concierge Do for You? With so many projects and responsibilities as a property manager, it’s easy to overlook why a concierge or front desk personnel can be so important. Although a concierge is not for everyone, it’s not a bad idea to look into some of the benefits of having one. Here […]
Preventing Parking Lot Nightmares
During this time of year, one of the biggest concerns that you may have as a property manager is maintaining a clean and safe parking area for your residents and guests. Slip-and-fall accidents can happen quite often if you do not keep up on maintaining the area. Here are a few tips on preventing any […]
4 Ways to Improve as a Property Manager
One of the Core Values that Planned Companies instills in each of our associates is to never be complacent. As a Property Manager, it’s paramount in learning new ways to grow your community while also continuing to deliver an outstanding experience to all of your residents and guests. Here are four essential ways to improving […]
Lobby Safety During the Winter
So here we are in the middle of winter and the weather hasn’t been too bad… yet. Don’t let this odd weather trick you into thinking that spring is already here. As a property manager, it’s important to stay on your feet and be prepared for any snow storms and blizzards. One of the best […]