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10 Ways To Give Back To Your Apartment Residents This Season

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s the season of giving, and the time is here to let your apartment residents know that you’re thankful for them! Not to mention, there’s a variety of ways that you can go the extra mile to let your community know that you care. Get ready to make your residents feel right at home this season! 1 – Send Thank You Notes  Consider sending your community thank you notes to let them know how much they mean to you! You could handcraft cards if you have a smaller community or send out a virtual thank you note. It might feel... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | November 24, 2021
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6 Easy Ways To Help Multifamily Residents Celebrate Thanksgiving

Reading Time: 4 minutes Thanksgiving is in a couple of weeks, and it’s the perfect time to go the extra mile for your multifamily residents. There are various reasons to have your current residents be one of your top priorities this season. The holidays and winter months can bring many challenges for a lot of people. There are likely many residents in your community who can’t travel home for the holidays or don’t have a family they will celebrate with. The good news is that you can give each resident meaningful purpose with simple actions this Thanksgiving. Using the ideas below, you can ensure... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | November 10, 2021
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How To Easily Improve Your Multifamily Resident Retention

Reading Time: 3 minutes Multifamily resident retention can be challenging to navigate as it varies specifically from community to community. For some multifamily properties, it makes sense to host regular events, and for others, it may be easier to do something on a smaller scale. Whatever the case, it’s essential to continue your resident retention efforts and increase them. Resident retention doesn’t have to mean always hosting an event. There are various ways that you can connect with your residents every month that will strengthen their satisfaction. It’s also a smart way to continue to bring new prospects into your community. With the right resident... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | October 27, 2021
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9 Easy Resident Retention Events For The Holiday Season

Reading Time: 4 minutes As the holiday season quickly approaches, it’s time to get resident retention events planned and ready! Don’t let your winter apartment leasing become a time of stress and slow growth. With the help of social media, you can encourage your residents to spread the word to other prospects. Plus, if you also offer a referral rewards program, this can be the perfect way to get to know your resident’s connections! Don’t forget how resident retention events can help build your community and help grow your property as a whole. Any marketing plan for apartments should always include a significant emphasis on... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | October 13, 2021
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12 Apartment Amenities That Your Residents Actually Want

Reading Time: 6 minutes The truth is, the world of multifamily amenities has drastically changed. The things that used to be the “best apartment amenities” are no longer dealbreakers, and new features have taken their place. Renters today want particular amenities, and they’re adamant about what they want. It makes complete sense to understand what renters are looking for so that your property focuses on upgrades that will be worth it. There is no point in investing in amenities that won’t draw your audience in. If your property wants more leases, adding a few of these amenities could be precisely what you need to... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | January 27, 2021
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11 Creative Apartment Specials To Market To Future Renters

Reading Time: 8 minutes Creative apartment marketing specials can be the way to your future residents’ hearts! Specials can ultimately be the reason that a prospect chooses your community over someone else. The most common specials include discounts on rent or a free security deposit. Creative apartment specials are innovative strategies and offers designed to attract and retain residents in an apartment community. They go beyond traditional discounts and incentives by providing unique, personalized experiences and services that cater to the modern renter’s lifestyle and preferences. The significance lies in their ability to differentiate an apartment community in a competitive market, enhance resident satisfaction,... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | January 19, 2021
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50 Questions To Ask Your Residents On Social Media

Reading Time: 4 minutes Apartment social media can be tricky, and it’s easy to run out of ideas. Posting on social media can seem simple, but getting your residents to stay engaged is a whole different story. There is an art to interacting with your audience, and it can start by following the right strategies. In recent months, resident retention efforts and resident events have continued to challenge multifamily communities facing COVID-19. Due to this, social media has become the perfect virtual tool and can truly be one of the greatest benefits during this time. However, if it gets complicated, it can seem like... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | January 7, 2021
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25 Virtual Resident Event Ideas For Multifamily Communities

Reading Time: 11 minutes For the foreseeable future, multifamily communities will have to transform their resident retention efforts into virtual resident events. While the exact timeline of COVID-19 is unpredictable, it will be a while before large groups can gather together. Yet despite current circumstances, it is still extremely important to have resident events to increase your resident’s satisfaction. With the current economic struggles and more, residents need an increased amount of information and connection. It is the perfect time to provide features, and services for your residents that are still accessible despite social distancing. Not to mention, everyone can use extra activities, entertainment,... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | April 8, 2020
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A Resident Retention Plan That Keeps Multifamily Residents Happy

Reading Time: 8 minutes Want free resident retention downloads? What is resident retention? The definition of a resident retention plan is an overall effort made by a property management team to increase the satisfaction of their current residents. Resident retention is important simply because happy residents, want to keep living at your property. The more reasons that you can give them to stay, the better. Each effort plays into the bigger goal of lessening resident turnovers. The longer that you can keep your residents engaged, the more money your property will save in the long run. Lease renewal is a simpler process and has... View Article

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | February 18, 2020
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7 Ways To Get Your Residents Involved During The Christmas Season

Reading Time: 6 minutes It is officially the Christmas season, and it is time to get your residents involved! Your residents may have a lot of activities to go to, or they may be feeling lonely. Either way, they're going to appreciate your apartment communities' efforts to ring in the holidays.

Apartment Marketing Specialist: Isabella Housel by Isabella Housel | December 4, 2019