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Introducing: The Zillow for Pros Facebook Page

There’s a new Page on Facebook today. Well, there’s probably more than a new Page, but there is one new Page that matters. . . The More

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Using Hashtags Effectively in Rental Marketing

Hashtags are a useful tool for both you and your followers to categorize or follow posts regarding a specific conversation. Here’s how you can use hashtags effectively to build your social following and encourage more engagement.

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Qualifying Rental Prospects, Part 2: Like & Trust

People do business with people they like and trust. The ability to put people at ease while drawing out information is one of the hallmarks of true professionals.

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Tips for Maintaining a Chimney

The best way to prevent fires caused by chimneys is through regular maintenance and cleaning. One of the most common problems chimneys have is a blocked flue, which is usually caused by debris falling into the chimney. Additionally, you need to scrape off and remove the creosote that accumulated on the chimney walls to prevent fires.

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The Zillow for Pros Blog Weekly Roundup – May 17, 2013

In this week’s most popular blog posts, find out why renters of single family homes are more likely to stay put for longer. Get some tips and tricks on how to qualify renters effectively, and start growing your business with our Rental Academy 300 series.

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Join Stefan Swanepoel on Zillow Academy May 24!

Stefan Swanepoel, a widely regarded visionary on real estate business trends and an author whose work has appeared on The New York Times Best-Selling list, joins Zillow Academy on More

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Fighting Residents: How to Handle Disputes

The unfortunate truth about working with multiple residents is that not all of them will get along. Residents could fight about visitors, noise, or sharing amenities. Many times, when residents are arguing over an issue, they will reach out to the property manager or landlord to settle the problem.

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Rental Real Estate Industry News – May 16, 2013

In this week’s rental real estate headlines, see why some real estate professionals see signs of another housing bubble forming, and how one developer is offering tenants $10 apartments in a brand new development.

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Apartment Trends: Extreme Amenities

In the ultra-competitive multifamily market, some developers are going to the extremes to get the attention of apartment hunters. This results in crazy, extravagant, over-the-top amenities that will have you (and probably your residents) itching to move.

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Preparing for Summer Leasing

We know you’re probably bracing yourself for the hustle and bustle of the summer time. For most property managers and landlords, summertime is the prime season for leasing out apartments. As you already know, leasing picks up as the weather gets warmer throughout the year, and the best way for you to manage the busyness is to be prepared.