{"id":29219,"date":"2021-05-21T05:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=29219"},"modified":"2021-05-24T14:46:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T21:46:28","slug":"poll-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/poll-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Poll Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want real feedback on multifamily performance? We\u2019ve got you covered with new poll data from a recent NAA virtual event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The April NAA Digital Studio, presented by Yardi, explored the theme of \u201cStronger NOI in 2021: Where do we grow from here?\u201d Experts from leading multifamily companies across the country discussed how COVID-19 impacted the real estate industry and, more specifically, apartment management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Esther Bonardi, vice president of marketing at Yardi, moderated the interactive session, \u201cReact, Respond & Relate.\u201d In this unique approach to a roundtable discussion, the group answered 10 questions in 10 minutes. Each poll revealed the impact of COVID on their organization. Attendees then had the opportunities to discuss the effects, their new practices and future goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees saw where they stood in relation to their peers and discovered actionable items to help strengthen their organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is what we discovered<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Studio attendees represent a balanced mix of properties across major metros, mid-sized cities, suburbs and small towns. In the past year, 39% of attendees reported steady rental rates. About 33% saw an increase in rent rates, but the increase was not as substantial as in previous years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, 31% of respondents noted an increase in occupancy in the last 12 months and 31% said that occupancy remained about the same. Only 19% saw decreased occupancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The polls showed a vast majority of respondents (72%) experienced higher delinquencies than in past years. To handle the higher-than-normal quantity of late or missed payments, 26% of respondents piloted or adopted rent deferment and repayment technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined, those topics address the largest concerns on respondents\u2019 minds. Polls reveal that 38% of respondents feel protecting and improving NOI was the biggest challenge frequently on their minds. As runner up, 25% were concerned with decreasing delinquencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A snapshot of the new normal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything has changed, though some changes have been easier to navigate than others. Most participants noticed the biggest changes in marketing and leasing at their sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff mastered several new technologies in the past year. Some technologies facilitated social distancing while others streamlined and centralized office processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n