By Linda Day Harrison, theBrokerList, Chicago, IL The other day a property manager asked me how one can make money for their company and building, using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIN or any other online network. It was a great question. I believe so many property managers, leasing agents and real e
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07/16/2012
By Linda Day Harrison, theBrokerList, Chicago, IL As a property manager, you hire landscapers or onsite staff to care for your grounds because proper greenery can really increase the property’s value. But how much do you know about plants and how much time do you spend learning how to incorporate
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07/09/2012
By Linda Day Harrison, theBrokerList, Chicago, IL You want to make a purchase, but what is driving that decision? Is it cost benefit analyses, the idea of getting more bang for the buck, impulse, or is it a high return on investment? And what does this all mean to us as property managers? When yo
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06/25/2012
Twitter is a fascinating tool. You can love it or hate it, but if you love it, there are a multitude of styles and personalities you can apply to this powerful online tool. While there are many different ways to use Twitter, I think up close and personal is the best style of all! Rule #1 Get your
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06/21/2012
By Linda Day Harrison, theBrokerList, Chicago, IL What is a website? Okay, so you’re thinking, “I know what a website is, so please don’t bore me with something I already know.” Great! But, for most folks, there needs to be a breakdown of parts so it’s clear. As property managers and building own
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06/17/2012
A guest post by Gabriel Knight, Mortgage Fit, Chicago, IL It’s no secret that the still-sputtering economy has made it a rough go for property managers. After all, one of their primary responsibilities is making sure that rental properties are rented, and with still so many unemployed and underem
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06/07/2012
A guest post by Gabriel Knight, Mortgage Fit, Chicago, IL While rental property investment might look like a rewarding and positive venture, managing both tenants and properties can be overwhelming. As such, you may need to hire a professional property manager to make your life easier. This is an
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05/22/2012
By Salvatore Friscia, San Diego Premier Property Management, San Diego, CA I recently read somewhere that property managers are slowly spiraling down the trust ladder towards the likes of lawyers and used car salesmen. I know this is a strong statement and no disrespect to lawyers and used car sa
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05/17/2012
By Linda Day Harrison, theBrokerList, Chicago, IL Ever call or visit a business, ask a basic question, and receive an answer of “I do not know?” To make matters worse, there is not even an offer of “I will find out”, or “Let me ask a supervisor.” It is rather scary and it is also profound. In bus
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05/14/2012
By Jo-Anne Oliveri, ireviloution intelligence, Brisbane, Australia Does this make sense to you? Last week I was in discussions with a respected sales agency. This agency had a huge sales business with 12 or so sales consultants during the peak of the region’s boom. They now only have the director
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05/10/2012