Sarah Gabot is a Marketing Coordinator for Zillow Rentals. Sarah has been on the team since 2011. She regularly authors blog articles for The Zillow For Pros blog.
Planting trees on your property can help increase curb appeal and are a benefit to the environment. It improves the air quality by absorbing the dirty air and removing the pollutants. Trees also provide shade for buildings, minimizing the need for air conditioning.
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.
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.
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.
More buildings and apartment complexes are going green. One of the eco-friendly choices they’re making is establishing a green roof. Green roofs offer lots of benefits to residents and property managers because it could reduce energy costs.
Zillow Rentals just released its 300 series of classes in the Academy! These classes, as well as all the other classes, are free to download. The Zillow Rentals Academy is dedicated to providing comprehensive classes to professionals in rentals, no matter how long you’ve been in the industry.
If you’re running a property management team, you’ll learn that not every employee hired will be ideal for your business. At some point, you may have to let someone go. This is not an easy task. However, just like all other responsibilities you have on the job, you should protect yourself from legal action against you.
Well-written subject lines attract positive attention from rental hunters and won’t deter people from reading it. Make sure you hit these three checkpoints when you write your subject line.
The demands of renters have changed over the past several years. More renters are leaning toward greener living, not only because it’s better for the environment, but also could save them money. That’s why prospective residents are attracted to eco-friendly or “green” apartments and are willing to pay more for them; they’re even starting to rent our faster and experience a lower turnover rate.
Community laundry rooms are a great resource for property managers. Laundry rooms have the potential to generate a lot of revenue and attract more residents. If you choose the correct machines, you could also help conserve water and save money; in-unit laundry machines tend to cost residents more.
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