Apartment communities change owners and management companies frequently. Among the list of challenges we often face in a management change, the online reputation that is inherited can be one of th

As I'm working on my new property, Vargos on the Lake, I'm scouring the internet for things that will make the property stand out.  One of my projects on the site is the Vargos Pet Park.  Th

When I was 19 years old, and my title was Leasing Consultant, I wondered why the people who built the property I was charged with leasing up did not load it with amenities.  This was "back in the

While listening to Heather Blume's webinar yesterday on the Apartment All Stars Webinar Wednesday Series, I was inspired to write up an idea.  Heather's topic was "Reinventing the Resident Even

As an industry, we seem to be getting the age of Facebook all wrong. With a few exceptions, I'm seeing properties use their Facebook walls to post updates to their specials and prices. I just looked a

This apartment community clubhouse features an art wall.  What makes this very special is that all the art has been created by their residents.  I think this would be a great talking point

Marketing and retention is more than just flyers and ads. To be effective, you have to address everything you do as it is a reflection of your property's overall mission. Even a parking sign creates

Can you imagine the ability to take lease renewals off your long list of things to do? That is my challenge for the apartment industry. My personal recession recovery plan and if we all jump on board

By: Steve HendershotIssue Date: April 2009 The recession is bad news for just about every sector of American business, and property leasing is no exception. But before you rush to slash your marketing

My Marketing Mentor: Madonna In my consulting practice, the economic crisis of 2009 has brought about the need to change, retool and reinvent everything we do in the leasing and marketing of multifami