3 Smart Rental Updates That Attract Tenants & Save Money

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3 Smart Rental Updates That Attract Tenants & Save Money

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With the popularity of smart assistants like Google Home and Amazon Echo, it’s no surprise landlords and property managers are eager to add other smart devices to rental units and common areas. The new generation of smart home tools can help you reduce energy consumption, add convenience and improve security. With automated thermostats, keyless entry … Continued

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Can Communities Go Car-Free?

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For many urban dwellers, parking spots and constant traffic are at odds with the benefits of living in city limits. Sure, public transportation, walking and cycling are all reasonable alternatives to owning a car, but sometimes the hassles outweigh the benefits. In Malmö, Sweden, a new apartment complex ditches carports for bike racks to help … Continued

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Say Hello To Andrew In Sales

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Meet Andrew Jones, team leader of our amazing sales crew and a super enthusiastic guy. If you happen to go to an event that Yardi Breeze is also attending, there’s a good chance you will meet him. Don’t travel much? No biggie. He also answers your live chats from time to time. Try it and … Continued

Texting For Property Managers: 6 Do's & Don'ts

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Do you ever text your tenants? How about your prospects? SMS texting has a lot of benefits for property managers. For one thing, sending a text is faster than writing an email or placing a call. Texts also have higher open rates than emails. And younger generations increasingly prefer texting over other forms of communication. … Continued

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Feature Spotlight: SMS Text Messaging

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Have you ever wanted to text your tenants to tell them about maintenance at their properties? Or remind them that rent is due? Or reach out to prospects with a special offer? Good news: you can! Yardi Breeze SMS text messaging capabilities make communicating with your prospects and tenants easy. If you’re a Yardi Breeze … Continued

Property manager applying a fresh coat of paint.

5 Things Renters Hate (& How To Fix Them)

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It doesn’t matter whether you’re offering a penthouse or a basement studio, certain everyday frustrations will almost always stop potential renters from choosing your property. Be it old, battered appliances and fixtures, hideous flooring, tiny closets or untouchable walls – these obstacles make it hard for prospects to imagine making a rental unit feel like … Continued

Yardi Breeze In The News

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Have you heard the news? Yardi Breeze is officially available to small to mid-sized owners and managers across the U.S. We’re excited, and so are our early adopters! Read the full press release. “We were able to set up our apartments in about 30 minutes,” shared Allan Shapiro, a principal at Castle Rock Real Estate. … Continued