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11 Must Have Property Operations and Maintenance Reports

Feb 28, 2022 12:42:41 PM

According to the 2021 NAA Survey of Operating Income & Expenses in rental apartment communities, the Repair and Maintenance category is the fourth largest expenditure category in garden apartments, and third largest expenditure category in mid- & high-rise apartments.
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Manage Turns from Anywhere with the Smart Make-Ready Board™

Oct 27, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Readying a multifamily unit for lease or rental takes work. A lot of work. And between inspections, repairs, replacements, and managing all parties involved, it can be difficult to keep tabs on every...
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Skyline Living's Make-Ready and Maintenance Transformation

Sep 28, 2021 3:42:57 PM

The pursuit of unit turnover savings, efficiencies, and data-driven insights led Skyline Living on the search for a new facilities maintenance solution. After scouting the market for the best fit,...
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Filling the PMS Gaps with Dedicated Maintenance Solutions

May 5, 2021 6:12:21 PM

Property management software (PMS) is an undeniable asset for multifamily teams. But when it comes to tackling the full scope of property maintenance and make-ready activities, even the leading PMS...
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Everything You Need to Know About TRIMM Software

Mar 10, 2021 4:26:34 PM

To say property teams are a jack of all trades would be an understatement. From value add renovations to building-wide upgrades, and unit-turnovers to daily maintenance, multifamily teams must be a...
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Measuring Success: What Are Your Unit Turnover Metrics?

Feb 17, 2021 2:54:01 PM

The success of a unit turnover is measured in many ways. Was the work done on time? Did vendors meet expectations? Did it result in more revenue for the building? Or did it cost more money than it...
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How to Reduce Unit Turnover Costs

Jan 26, 2021 8:55:40 PM

It's easy to get distracted by the "big" expenses during unit turnovers. And while costs related to vendors, major repairs, and materials require attention, property managers can't afford to lose...
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Top Takeaways from Virtual Apartmentalize 2020

Nov 11, 2020 12:00:00 PM

This November, I had the opportunity to attend the National Apartment Association's (NAA) 2020 Apartmentalize virtual convention. Much like its previous years, this online event offered valuable...
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3 Tips to Eliminate Costly Delays with Unit Turnovers

Oct 6, 2020 10:00:00 AM

Time is of the essence during unit turnovers, which means the pressure is on from the moment you learn that a resident has given notice to vacate their unit. Since every delay means more time off the...
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More Efficient Unit Turnovers: 6 Tips to Help

Sep 29, 2020 10:00:00 AM

Empty units mean they’re generating zero income, and while multifamily housing (MFH) turnovers dipped to historic lows during the pandemic, the industry cannot bank on this trend lasting. It’s likely...
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