Tag: maintenance

Energy Efficient Fall

Maintenance Tips

Regular maintenance in the fall can save property owners significant money and stress down the line. Here are five things to do to prevent minor problems from becoming major this season and beyond. HVAC Tune-up Preparing the HVAC system for the colder months is essential to keeping the property comfortable and energy efficient. Change air […]

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Maintenance Made Mobile

10 benefits for all

Why does your maintenance team need to be mobile ready? Mobile maintenance software gives techs the tools that they need to work more efficiently, act promptly and easily document their progress. But the benefits don’t stop there. Read on to learn how your staff can take maintenance to the next level with a mobile-accessible solution. […]

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Streamline Unit Turns

Improve Your Maintenance IQ

Want to improve your net operating income (NOI)? Consider your turn process. Whenever a unit is unoccupied, you’re missing out on income. Vacancies during the turn process are no exception. By decreasing the time that it takes to turn a unit, you can maximize your income and support better NOI. Below are a few practical […]

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Service in a Flash

Maintenance Mania Winner

Once you submit your maintenance request via RentCafe client portal, you may have to wait a few hours before a technician completes service—unless Jorge Blanco is your maintenance tech. He’ll probably be finished before you can answer the front door. Jorge Blanco, service manager with Yardi client Kettler, is the reigning National Champion of the […]

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Spring Cleaning

Property Maintenance Tips

This isn’t your typical spring cleaning list. Learn how to transform basic seasonal care into value-added improvements. Interior If utilities are included in your billing, early spring is the perfect time to assess your fuel costs. Buildings often consume the most fuel during the first two quarters of the year. At this point, you can […]

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Ice Storm 2016

Inclement Weather Preparedness

For the past several years, the southeastern United States has been slammed with ice storms in the first quarter. You can’t stop the ice from forming, but there are several steps that you can take to keep your leasing office staff as safe as possible. While weather forecasts are known to issue false alarms, ignoring […]

Technology

Mobile Maintenance

Top Ten Benefits

Mobile tools are all about immediacy and action — and when it comes to maintenance, that means responding more quickly, entering and completing work orders from the field, and getting real time updates to ensure the right work is done at the right time. Yardi Maintenance Mobile offers the convenience of creating, updating and closing […]

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7 Winter Defenses

Maintenance Tips

Winter is in full swing, bringing with it unpredictable cold fronts and unpleasant, icy storms. Keep your property and residents safe with these simple tips for winterizing your apartments. For Owners HVAC Tune-up Seasonal inspections of your heating and cooling systems will ensure that they are operating at optimal efficiency. It’s also a great idea […]

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Purchasing Power

Home Depot + Procure to Pay

Yardi® clients can now easily access thousands of The Home Depot® products either in store or online with a click of a button via the online procurement system offered with Yardi Procure to Pay™, a fully automated end-to-end procurement and invoice processing platform. The Home Depot has set the standard for innovative merchandise for both […]