Read more about the article Estate Management is Stress Management.

Estate Management is Stress Management.

Imagine a life in which you are surrounded by the most opulent luxury; the world is your office and your modes of commuting include private jets and yachts; you meet some of the most prominent people in every arena and dine on the finest cuisine… and you are paid a salary for it.Estate management is stress management. Such is the life of estate managers of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and, like any top-tier position, it is a mix of incredible perks and sometimes crushing stress. If you have or are considering a career in estate management, here is a glimpse into the level of dedication, stamina, and expertise needed to get to the upper echelon. A Curious Mind. Anyone being considered for such a position must have a resume that boasts both a stellar work history and a formal education such…

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Improve communication with estate management software.

Of the many new terms that entered the common vernacular in 2020, “pivoting” was certainly one of the most popular. In that context (having the collective rug ripped out from under us), the word was basically a polite way of describing the frantic measures businesses in nearly every arena were taking to stay afloat. Two and half years into the pandemic, things are far from the normal we’re used to but they have settled into some sort of a rhythm. The meaning of pivoting has changed as well in that it no longer signifies desperation but an opportunity to upgrade and become an industry leader.  If you’re in the property management field and managed to get through covid by making minor changes, you might want to consider integrating more advanced digital tools, including an all-in-one platform, into your best…

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Avoiding frustrations in private estate construction.

Ask almost anyone who has managed a construction project and they’ll recount a long list of frustrating events, from permit issues to weather and delivery delays. Oftentimes the villain of this horror story is a contractor who did shoddy work, didn’t complete the job, or had an attitude that made working with them highly unpleasant – sometimes all of the above. Questions about missed deadlines or other problems are met with vague answers or go ignored altogether. This is bad enough when you’re the homeowner and far worse when you’re the property manager and caught between the negligent contractor and an unhappy client(s). You may even find yourself wrangling with the homeowners’ association and prickly neighbors complaining about noise and the backhoe sitting on the front lawn for months. Here are some ways you can nip problems in the…

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