Leasing

How Mystery Shopping Can Enhance the Resident Experience

Mystery shopping has existed since the 1940s, but, even after 80 years, its presence in the multifamily industry remains underutilized. Mystery shopping can be an excellent tool for ascertaining the customer experience and the effectiveness of on-site teams, as well as a way to assess the digital aspects…

Industry Trends Report | Week of August 19

The top storylines in multifamily this week are overcoming outsourcing fears, investment properties, parking problems and reputation, creating excellent customer experiences, lower energy consumption, marketing data points, top cities for job growth and when demolitions gain favor over conversions.

Industry Trends Report | Week of August 5

The top storylines in multifamily this week are the resident experience, team-building for success, deposit-free renting, communities that lead in innovation, leasing efficiency via automation, data insights for marketing, renters outpacing homeowners, new multifamily opportunities and abandon projects.

What’s Driving the Resident Experience?

Consumers are hitting all sorts of review sites before they say 'go time' on a purchase. Given the importance placed upon reviews, the resident experience is one of the most important focuses for owners and operators. For many potential residents, this area will play an important role in…

Multifamily Success Requires Solid Teams

Multifamily faces challenges in attracting and retaining residents in the midst of growing competition, and they can ill afford an uphill battle to keep employees. Katie Nelson, Vice President of Marketing for CAPREIT, joins Matt and Courtney to discuss building strong teams for multifamily success.

Industry Trends Report | Week of July 29

The top storylines in multifamily this week are managed WiFI, multifamily's long-term outlook, hurricane preparation, the keys to start-up success, budget benefits of ORM, crafting engaging social media, multifamily's inflection point and Boston's first LGBTQ+ senior community.

The Budgeting Benefits of Reputation Management

Effective reputation management can lead to higher occupancy rates, resident retention and reduced marketing costs. This proactive approach not only enhances the property's reputation but also translates to significant financial benefits, making it an essential strategy for sustainable management​.

How to Source Ideas for Engaging Social Media Posts

Using social media is a great way to drive engagement with your residents and reach prospective renters, but it can be a challenge to know what to post and where to get additional content. The MHN Executive Council shares their top suggestions for effective social media posts.