Benefits Of Technology For Estate Management.

In the not-too-distant past, the ability to work remotely was for many a dream that wouldn’t be realized for years, if ever. For them, the overnight transition to WFH was the silver lining during the pandemic. Others – for example, those overseeing construction and other large projects – were already well-versed in the benefits and challenges of working with team members they don’t necessarily see every day. They know that ensuring forward movement and accountability means not only streamlining the process but making it clear and accessible to everyone involved – from the architect and the client to subcontractors and vendors. Digital tools have long been part of the equation – now, however, many are turning to technology for estate management like EstateSpace to manage both major milestones and minute details and create synergy for the team.    Workflows:…

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Three Tips for Managing Multiple Properties.

Being a property manager is probably one of the most challenging careers out there. It requires the patience of a saint, the juggling skills of a circus performer, and the stamina of a professional athlete. At the end of the day, however, it is much like any other endeavor: challenges loom larger when we’re overwhelmed, and making some simple changes in our daily routine – and our attitude – can yield amazing results. Here are a few foundational things you can put in place for managing multiple properties that will help you excel at your job and keep your sanity.     Choose Your Partners Carefully. Whether you are part of a larger company or a solopreneur, working for a single principal or many tenants in a high rise, you will need a team of vendors and service providers who…

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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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