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What to Avoid as a Chicago Property Manager

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What to Avoid as a Chicago Property Manager As a property manager in Chicago you want to make sure your tenants are happy and comfortable. You also want to make sure you are providing quality service and that you are not doing anything that although may seem harmless could result in a poor tenant experience, or worse, a legal matter. There are also simple issues that can be avoided to increase the value and appeal of your property. Here are some common mistakes property managers make that can be easily avoided: Casually dropping in on tenants: Don’t just pop in to...

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How to Market Your Property Through Social Media

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How to Market Your Property Through Social Media It can be hard to keep up with today’s ways of marketing. No longer are the days of simple ads in the newspaper or posters up in the community halls. The best, and most effective, way to advertise your property is through social media. This means utilizing social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to name the most popular ones. If you work for a Chicago property management company you will want to utilize social media to your benefit. It can help advertise your property and showcase your awesome amenities! Let’s first...

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Professional Tips to Refine Your Property’s Move Out Steps

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Professional Tips to Refine Your Property’s Move Out Steps Having tenants move out isn’t something you ideally want, however, it does happen. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have a high turnover rate, but to keep positive reviews and ensure your now previous tenants have great things to say about you, make sure you make the move out process seamless and quick. When a tenant is moving, they are already stressed out and have a million things to stay on top of. You, as the property manager, can make sure your tenants have a smooth move. This will be better for you...

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How to Make Your Property More Appealing to the Newer Generations

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How to Make Your Property More Appealing to the Newer Generations As the newer generations get older, you will inevitably need to adjust with the times as well. Change can be difficult for those who don’t welcome it, but it is also an important part of being a property manager. You need to make changes and updates that are parallel with the outside world and especially with technology. If your property falls behind with the current trends and updates, it will make it increasingly harder to fill vacancies and attract new tenants. The generation that is mostly renting apartments and purchasing...

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How to Build a Happy Community in Your Building

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How to Build a Happy Community in Your Building When you are a Chicago property manager or owner it is often your responsibility to make sure your tenants are happy. During these times, with COVID-19 and financial struggles, it is important to remember these condominiums are your tenants’ homes. Your tenants want to feel secure, welcomed, and most important, they want a sense of community. Property managers in Chicago can ensure their tenants connect with one another and build a wonderful and welcoming community by doing the following: Have an outdoor or indoor space for gatherings. If your property doesn’t have...

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