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APTvirtual

The apartment industry met online at APTvirtual, powered by NAA, from Nov. 2-6 to forge more powerful connections with each other and the technology that will take us forward as we stay connected at home. With the theme “Yardi keeps you and your residents connected” we were there to share, learn and spark inspiration together. What […]

11 / 11 / 20

Connect at APTvirtual

The apartment industry is meeting online at APTvirtual powered by NAA from Nov. 2-6 to spark inspiration as we all stay connected at home. Once again, Yardi is proud to participate as a sponsor, exhibitor and educator at one of the industry’s most anticipated conferences of the year. And what a year 2020 has been. […]

10 / 31 / 20

NY Law’s Impact

Last year, New York state implemented new protections for residents of rent-stabilized and market-rate housing, including the conditions under which rent hikes and evictions are allowed. Affordable housing advocates saw the landmark Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 as vital to helping low-income people avoid homelessness in expensive markets such as New York […]

08 / 17 / 20

Apartment Onsite Teams Day

We’re excited to participate in the first Apartment Onsite Teams Day on August 12, 2020. The day has been designated by the National Apartment Association at the request of industry leaders to recognize onsite property teams throughout the country for their work to keep people safely housed during the COVID-19 crisis. Celebrate onsite workers Apartment […]

07 / 30 / 20

Leaving Cities

Anabelle Strauss grew to love the Mission District of San Francisco. As a data scientist, she enjoys the balance of living in a neighborhood of creatives. Her apartment is nestled amid an array of local grocers, international restaurants, and small businesses that are also appealing. But as COVID-19 swept through the city, much of what […]

05 / 07 / 20

Self-guided Tours

If you are on the fence about self-guided tours at your property, take heart. The benefits of self-guided showings are plenteous, and you can still provide many benefits of agent-led tours. Additionally, self-guided experiences alleviate many frustrations for leasing office staff and prospects. Read on to learn how you can benefit from making the switch. […]

04 / 16 / 20

Safer Screening

For its speed and efficiency, online leasing might be one of the best things that’s ever happened to property managers and renters. And with the current impact of COVID-19 on multifamily operators and renters alike, mobile tools and services that enable social distancing for necessary transactions are more valuable than ever. Renting sight unseen Prior […]

04 / 14 / 20

Data-Driven Insights

Want to learn how to create digital content that engages professional learners? The first step is to understand the preferences and habits of adult learners. The 2019 BrightTALK Benchmarks report analyzes data on webinars, online courses, videos and other digital modalities to explore how professionals engage with content. How do professionals engage with content and […]

04 / 01 / 20

9 Easy Tips

Pet-friendly policies can help a community thrive. Pet messes and odors, however, can increase your “make ready” costs and cause resident complaints. We’ve identified a few pet-friendly tips that will help residents enjoy their furry roommates while keeping your costs low and renter satisfaction high. Poor pet maintenance will cost you Tenant turnover costs vary […]

02 / 27 / 20

Breed Restrictions

Did you know that “apartments with no breed restrictions” is a popular Google search query in most metropolitan areas? The trend extends to many secondary markets as well. Properties without breed restrictions can capitalize on a flexible pet policy—if you use strategic SEO. When high-risk isn’t a mandatory “no” Insurance companies’ classification of “high-risk” pets […]

02 / 12 / 20

Efficient Conversions

According to Gleanster, only 25% of your marketing leads are prepared to buy. About 50% of leads enter a sales funnel undecided. That leaves a noteworthy 50% of leads that are dropped or go cold. Improving how you nurture leads and how to streamline that process can help you achieve more conversions and see greater […]

01 / 22 / 20

Let Pets Pay Off

The future is furry. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 65 percent of Americans have pets. The number of households with pets is growing. Since 2014, the number of people who own pets has increased by 3 percent. Many of these households include your prospects and renters. Another major housing trends report from 2018 […]

12 / 31 / 19

Keys to Renter Retention Ways to Create Engagement with Residents

A Sense of Community

Savvy property managers understand that a feeling of belonging created in a community of neighbors is priceless—especially for long-time renters—and can generate numerous benefits for residents and the property alike.  From creating an inclusive living environment for everyone to improving retention, there are many positive aspects to be gained from one simple concept: a sense […]

11 / 29 / 19

Is Bigger Better?

Units are getting smaller as apartment buildings grow larger for the first time in history. Interestingly, these large buildings are indicative of the nation’s troubled relationship with rental housing Characteristics of New Housing Report Bloomberg reports that developers completed 211,000 new housing units in about 2,000 buildings with 50 or more units. That’s the largest […]

09 / 02 / 19

Intentional Retention

As a property management software provider with tons of solutions at hand, we’re proud to say that there are few property issues that technology can’t address. While tech is a terrific way to enhance the renter experience, zeros and ones have their limits. Some important components of community building require the human touch. Your ability […]

08 / 12 / 19