Estate management software for remodel or renovation projects.

The past two years have brought an incredible boom to the housing market, with an estimated 15.9 million people filing change-of-address forms with the US Postal Service. Many were escaping large cities, while others moved closer to family members to lessen the sense of isolation. Countless others stayed put but renovated their homes to accommodate a new workspace or revisit projects they had shelved back when a large part of their day was spent commuting. For those in real estate and related fields, it was a time of unprecedented, nearly overnight growth, and they had to quickly find more efficient ways of doing things in order to keep up with it all. This explains why these industries, which had typically lagged in implementing technology, began relying more on digital tools, including estate management software for remodel or renovation projects,…

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Improving estate management with technology.

“You’re only as good as your team.” ~ former NBA star Dominique Wilkins While the above quote refers to the other players on the court, it undoubtedly applies to any career or activity that involves collaboration and leadership. If you’re an estate manager, you know that “manager” doesn’t just pertain to your oversight of the property, but the household staff, gardeners, vendors, and so on. As everything they do (or don’t do) impacts your effectiveness, not to mention your standing with the client, you’ve been very diligent about hiring them or weeding out those who were not a good fit. But what if you notice that things are not running smoothly as they should? They may not be huge mistakes that warrant a shakeup, but small cracks that if go unchecked could potentially lead to a headache for your…

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Tips on how to be a property manager your clients will be thankful for.

As hard as it is to believe,  the holidays are upon us once again. And while they may not have returned to a pre-pandemic normal,  things have vastly improved from this time last year. People are getting together with family, friends, and larger groups outside their “bubble,” and while this is certainly wonderful news,  it also means a lot more work and stress.  Here are some tips on how to be a property manager your clients will be thankful for.  While you’re always responsible for safeguarding your client’s property, extra diligence is needed during the holiday season.  There is nothing worse than arriving at your home to find that water damage or a break-in has occurred, and the same holds true of a stained rug or broken vase after a party. Certainly, your clients don’t want to hear that…

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