How to communicate with prospects
How to Communicate with Prospects to Convert Leads into Leases

Reading Time: 7 minutes When it comes to promoting your apartment community, there are countless ways to connect with prospects. Learning how to communicate with prospects is the key to building trust with your leads. By using the right tools and strategies, you can keep the conversation going and move people from interest to commitment. The more you engage, the more likely you are to build lasting relationships that lead to more leases and higher resident satisfaction. In this blog, we’re diving into powerful communication strategies that will not only help you close more leases but also retain top residents and close more leases.... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Lagman by Isabella Lagman | August 28, 2019
Apartment Branding
Apartment Branding: The Key to Higher Rent and Occupancy Rates

Reading Time: 16 minutes In the ever-evolving world of real estate, apartment branding emerges as an important factor for achieving high occupancy. It’s not just about logos or catchy slogans; instead, it involves the art of creating a community identity that deeply resonates with your residents and prospects. Properties with strong branding have an average of 7% higher occupancy rates. And there’s good reason for this. Picture an apartment complex that goes beyond being just a residence; it becomes a lifestyle choice, a mirror reflecting the aspirations and values cherished by its renters. It metamorphoses a physical location into a vibrant community, possessing a... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Lagman by Isabella Lagman | August 14, 2019
Google My Business for apartments
Optimize Your Apartment’s Google Business Profile for Top Ranking on Maps

Reading Time: 15 minutes How do I use my Google Business Profile for Apartment Marketing? As a property manager or owner, you want to ensure that anyone looking for your rental property can quickly find your property information and contact you. Through your Google Business Profile, potential tenants who are interested in your property can learn more about your community, read reviews, view images, and even contact you via your profile. It’s an excellent (and maybe the most important) resource for apartment marketing. Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is a free service from Google. It lets local businesses manage their online presence... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Chandra Lloyd by Chandra Lloyd | August 7, 2019
content is everything
Content Marketing Guide for Apartment Communities

Reading Time: 14 minutes Whether you’re a seasoned SEO expert or new to the digital world, this guide aims to elevate your content marketing game. We go beyond the basics to reveal the essential strategies that directly impact your online visibility. Why is this crucial? In today’s digital era, your online presence is essentially your business card. It’s the magnet that attracts potential tenants to explore your property listings. But let’s face it, the digital landscape is a battlefield, and you’re competing against countless others for that ighly sought-after first page of Google search results. That’s precisely why this guide is meticulously designed to... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Lagman by Isabella Lagman | June 19, 2019
resident retention after summer
How To Maintain High Occupancy Rates in Apartments Beyond Summer

Reading Time: 10 minutes Every season has new opportunities and difficulties for apartment management teams. As we move through the seasons, it’s important to remember that demand for apartments and rental units fluctuates and evolves throughout the year, rather than peaking at a single point. It’s an easy mistake to assume that once your units are full, you can take a break and relax. But, maintaining high occupancy rates and guaranteeing tenant satisfaction is a year-round effort. To keep your apartments filled and your tenants happy during each season, you need to adjust your marketing, maintenance, and tenant interaction strategies. How are you going... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Lagman by Isabella Lagman | June 13, 2019
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Resident Pool Party Ideas for Apartment Communities

Reading Time: 10 minutes It’s that time of year again! The weather is finally warming up and it’s almost time to open the pool to residents. A great way to make your residents feel like home is to help them get to know their neighbors. What better way to do that than to host a resident pool party and have some fun? If there’s one thing our team knows how to do, it’s how to throw a party! We’ve come up with some budget-friendly ideas for apartment communities to keep residents cool, refreshed, and engaged at summer pool parties. As you may know, planning... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Chandra Lloyd by Chandra Lloyd | May 23, 2019
virtual tours for apartment marketing
How To Transform Virtual Tours into Qualified Leads

Reading Time: 17 minutes Virtual Tours for Apartment Marketing We can’t stress enough the importance of virtual tours for apartment marketing services.  Especially when it comes to long term commitments like renting an apartment.  It’s important for a prospect to know what they are getting themselves into before they sign that lease with you. The floor plan page is the most visited page on the website other than the home page. On top of that, it’s often the most recommended update on apartment websites. So why not go a little bit above and beyond when it comes to apartment floor plans? Why not give... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Lagman by Isabella Lagman | February 27, 2019
Apartment leasing in winter
Winter Apartment Leasing: How to Sidestep Common Mistakes

Reading Time: 13 minutes Winter apartment leasing is almost upon us and it’s time to ensure your property is ready to go! Apartment marketers often make several common leasing mistakes during the winter season, which can hinder their efforts to attract potential tenants. Some marketers forget to adjust their advertising strategies. Winter can be a quieter season for apartment hunting, so it’s crucial to adapt your marketing efforts accordingly. This may involve promoting shorter lease terms or offering winter move-in specials to entice renters during a less competitive period. This article aims to provide property managers and marketing teams with actionable insights for leasing... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Lagman by Isabella Lagman | December 12, 2018
Apartment marketing ideas for summer
Summer Marketing Ideas for Apartments

Reading Time: 9 minutes Discover the art of summer apartment leasing and why it is so popular for renters! It’s no secret that summer is the time when most people will relocate to their new home. Most moves happen during the warmer months, for various reasons. Learn why renters flock to moving in the summer as well as which marketing strategies to use to target this specific audience. As the days get longer, the weather becomes warmer, and the real estate and multifamily markets begin to rise. Why Is Summer Popular For Leasing? Ideal Weather for Moving The most common reason for wanting to... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Lagman by Isabella Lagman | June 15, 2018
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How to Retain Visitors on Your Apartment Website

Reading Time: 10 minutes Create the best apartment website by learning more about your target audience! Understanding why visitors leave your apartment website is crucial for the success of your online presence. If you don’t solve this problem, then you will not keep anyone on your website long enough to move through scheduling a tour or signing a lease. In an era where the majority of property searches begin on the internet, your website serves as the first impression potential tenants have of your apartments. First impressions are everything, and you don’t want your website to be the end of the renter experience. Identifying... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Lagman by Isabella Lagman | January 22, 2018