Did You Know: there are property management solutions that allow you to perform several tasks with just a few taps of the screen?

Few professions require you to wear as many hats or juggle as many tasks as property management. A typical day may consist of meeting with architects and contractors about renovations in the morning; looking for an arborist to remove a downed tree in the afternoon; and fielding complaints from tenants throughout. And that’s when things are running smoothly.  You also have to serve as the collections agent when the rent is due; sheriff when someone needs to be served an eviction notice; peacemaker when negotiating between warring tenants; and crisis manager after a significant storm. It’s enough to make you wonder how anyone ever did this job before smart phones and tablets. Clearly, property management is not for the faint of heart, but for those who thrive on a fast-pace and a fair amount of chaos, not to mention…

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5 Simple Changes That Will Make a Big Difference with Your Estate Management

In some ways, managing one’s estate is a lot like managing anything else life  – some people will be tempted to oversee every detail (i.e. checking in with their household staff several times a day regarding everything from mundane tasks to the preparations for a dinner party), while others may all but abdicate their role as principal and rely too heavily on their financial advisors. (Still others do both!)  The first robs you of valuable time (and likely causes a lot of aggravation for you and those in your employ), and the second robs you of knowledge and therefore agency over your holdings.  The key is to strike a balance that allows you to enjoy your wealth in the now while maintaining and growing it for the future.  If you are already seeing all the moving parts dancing in…

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Real estate firms are using best in class technology to gain an edge on their competition.

We all know that technology helps us streamline our lives, both personally and professionally. Indeed, it has kept the world spinning during the current pandemic – from Amazon deliveries to Zoom meetings, we have never been more reliant on technology to get our needs met. For people in the real estate industry it truly has the ability to be a game-changer, not only in terms of day-to-day efficiency, but in increasing revenue. As with any marketplace, real estate apps simplify the decision-making process for potential clients.  They can view pictures and specs of a property, or even take a virtual tour, whether they are sitting in their primary home or on a business trip on the other side of the world. This means that the majority of those who do schedule in-person viewings are more serious about buying that…

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