CEO Webcast Series – Delivering Resident Services In Affordable Multifamily Housing

The webcast below is focused on delivering resident services for those living in affordable housing and smart/bright ways to meet the compliance reporting requirements.

CEO Webcast Series – Delivering Resident Services In Affordable Multifamily Housing

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on housing agencies, compliance reporting, resident attendance and online delivery solutions. This informative discussion focuses on how affordable apartment communities are required to provide certain community-based services to residents by housing agencies that administer tax credits, bond financing, grants and other financial incentives for building, maintaining and preserving affordable housing.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. Where did affordable housing resident services originate from and why are they provided?

B. How do housing agencies determine what services should be provided?

C. What is the typical method to deliver services to residents living in affordable housing?

D. Is the Internet playing a role in delivering services to affordable housing residents?

E. How does marketing and leasing become part of resident services for those in affordable housing?

F. What is the future of delivering resident services in affordable housing?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 100+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, Affordable Housing
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=69666396&qid=b2d3e0ac-8687-438a-ad54-a6cb6c1442cd&goback=%2Egna_36805

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

*Maintenance Matters…Creating Vibrant Maintained Communities*

Below is an invitation to join me and multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect [http://www.365connect.com ] and MultifamilyBiz.com [http://www.MultifamilyBiz.com ] for a free thought-leadership PowerHour webcast today/Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time for a lively discussion about *Maintenance Matters…Creating Vibrant Maintained Communities*

Come listen to industry leaders who have 100+ years of insight and expertise…guiding/leading maintenance teams around the country.

Keith Lukin, http://www.linkedin.com/in/keithlukin
David Jolley, http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-jolley/1b/385/1a0
Carey Bradburn, http://www.linkedin.com/pub/carey-bradburn/6/4a2/785

Registration details are at the url below~

http://www.multifamilybiz.com/WebcastArchive/34/Maintenance_Matters__Creating_Vibrant_Maintained_Communities

During this 60-minute MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour webcast we will be discussing the points below plus fielding your specific questions:

#1. What are the key steps to interviewing and hiring maintenance professionals? Come listen to industry leaders who have 150+ years of insight and expertise…guiding/leading maintenance teams around the country.

#2. Why are on-boarding new maintenance team members so important?

#3. How can mentor properties play a role in modeling a solid maintenance program?

#4. How can a skilled maintenance team increase the value of your community?

#5. Where do you obtain industry certifications and advanced training?

#6. What is the most important take-away advice in maintaining your community?

As prep for above…please join our flagship LinkedIn group…Property Management Professionals—with 23,500+ leaders at the url below,

http://www.LinkedIn.com/groups?about=&gid=36805&trk=anet_ug_grppro

Registration Information
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When: Wednesday, March 21st

Please note, the above MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour starts at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York/Toronto time, which is

2:00 p.m./Central/Dallas/Winnipeg time
1:00 p.m./Mountain/Denver/Calgary time
12:00 p.m./Pacific/San Francisco/Vancouver time

Fee: No charge

To register, please go to this page:

http://www.multifamilybiz.com/WebcastArchive/34/Maintenance_Matters__Creating_Vibrant_Maintained_Communities

Recording is available after the MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour…but you must register for this webcast to receive it.

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest

Hire a 10-Year PM Vendor/Supplier Superstar?

Hire a 10-Year PM Vendor/Supplier Superstar?

Would you know a property management vendor/supplier sales company that would be interested in the candidate described below? Could you please forward/share this note…to those who you know in the property management vendor/supplier industry who may/might be interested in the candidate below?

This industry candidate is a high-energy, results-driven senior sales executive with a proven track record of creating and initiating marketing and sales strategies to penetrate diverse markets, generate revenue, and increase market share. This industry veteran has exceptional organizational skills that helping to see the big picture and handle multiple tasks at once. This candidate excels in advertising sales, account management, new business development, sales prospecting and development, and strategic planning, building and leading high performance sales teams, nurturing strong business relationships, national sales facilitation and development, executive level sales. This superstar uses entrepreneurial experience to help run sales territories as if it his own business. This experience helps with excelling at taking care of his clients. This property management vendor/sales supplier believes in taking excellent care of clients, and then they will be clients forever and will be happy to refer new business.

Strategic Skills
• Secure productive and lasting client relationships
• Work among cross-functional internal and external entities to achieve common goals
• Establish and motivate high-performing, cohesive teams
• Problem Solving
• Negotiations
• Executive Presentations
• Client Retention
• Needs Assessments
• Business Development Networking

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Interested in other property management positions around the country?

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/recruiting.html

And all of our candidates complete our proprietary pre-hire testing—that compares each candidate to a sales benchmark of the very best in the property management industry.

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/assessments.html

Thanks for your help~

Crag Simmons
VP of PowerHour

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Craig Simmons

CEO Webcast Series – Property Management Leadership…Strategic Versus Tactical?

The webcast below is focused on property management leadership and how to best maximize your time/efforts to reach your business targets and best outcomes/performance.

I am certain you will enjoy this webcast…and all that you learn from it.

CEO Webcast Series – Property Management Leadership…Strategic Versus Tactical?

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on the power of macro versus micro leadership—and when/why to shift gears between each approach. This informative discussion focuses on how property management leaders can go from managing the big picture, to handling the small details within minutes, and knowing when to flip the switch between the two.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. What is root cause and how does it impact your leadership success?

B. Inspect what you expect…what really matters most?

C. Leadership dashboard…what are industry best practices?

D. Recruit, train and career-path the very best…what are the next steps?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 100+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, PowerHour PM Webcasts Since 1995
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=81326066&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Industry Knowledge, Electronic Rent Payments

What have you seen/learned from the use of electronic rent payments?

How are your residents responding to electronic rent payments? What kind of resident marketing are you doing to encourage your residents to shift their rental payments to electronic rent payments? How is it working?

Based on those you compete with/against…are they offering electronic rent payments? What do you hear/learn from their residents about how it is working for them?

Related to electronic rent payments…what post, question and/or observation might you add to the discussion thread below—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Electronic Rent Payments

===>>>Please click on the url below and make your post there***

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To the members of our 9 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 31,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 4700+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest

 

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement
Posted by Ernest Oriente

Join, Property Management Sales Vendor/Supplier LinkedIn Group

If you are a sales vendor/supplier and sell products/services to property management company…please surf the url below and join us. This group is for property management sales vendors/suppliers who sell products/services to the property management industry, to REITs + those who are part of NAA, BOMA, NARPM, IREM & NAR.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=2355675&trk=anet_ug_grppro

We welcome industry professionals who sell products/services to property management companies, multifamily apartments, REITs, senior housing, student housing, affordable apartments, commercial real estate, industrial real estate, and single-family rental homes/condos.

The goal of this group is to facilitate connections between property management sales vendors/suppliers, to help you improve your professional development/skills and to serve as a learning resource for property management sales vendors/suppliers.

This LinkedIn group helps property management sales vendors/suppliers collaborate, share, mentor, and strategize when it comes to issues, challenges and opportunities.

Our LinkedIn groups are growing by 4000+ new leaders every 30 days…because all discussions are carefully moderated, no commercial messages are permitted and spammers are removed—immediately.

Please forward/share the url below with those on your team…so they can learn about all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ leaders and our Best 102 Industry Knowledge discussion threads that focus on industry emerging trends/technology, products, services and suppliers/vendors,

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~
Posted by Ernest Oriente

Hire a 15-Year PM Superstar?

Would you know a property management company that would be interested in the candidate described below? Could you please forward/share this note…to those who you know in the property management industry who may/might be interested in the candidate below?

This candidate is a 15-year property management veteran and over the course of his career, has held middle to senior level management positions, which has provided the opportunity to become involved with many different facets of real estate management including; training, marketing/sales, and general business/accounting. Each role has held allowed this veteran to become a better leader, and manager, while gaining a greater understanding of the needs of being nimble and flexible in the business world. This industry superstar holds a CPM designation and trough leadership positions within IREM, has built an impressive Rolodex throughout the property management field.

Select Accomplishments
• Supervised a sales team of over 30 persons while assuring that sales goals are set and then met according to the goals of the company. Supervised and capacity built a management team over 125 associates and many have been promoted to the next level with my tutelage.
• Created and executed many sales and marketing/business plans. These plans included the sales of newly developed product and also in depth market research.
• Supervised a sales team of over 30 persons while assuring that sales goals are set and then met according to the goals of the company. Supervised and capacity built a management team over 125 associates and many have been promoted to the next level with my tutelage.
• Assisted in all facets of the successful sales of over 3,000 units and 30 newly developed communities, which included marketing plan creation and execution, creation of all new collateral materials, grand opening event planning and coordination, and general local outreach and grass roots marketing. Also as part of this effort I successfully created relationships within the industry that created new business opportunities.
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Interested in other property management positions around the country?

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/recruiting.html

And all of our candidates complete our proprietary pre-hire testing—that compares each candidate to a sales benchmark of the very best in the property management industry.

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/assessments.html

Thanks for your help~

Crag Simmons
VP of PowerHour

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Craig Simmons

Hotel Forecasting, 2012 Bright/Strong Year Ahead

Hotel Forecasting, 2012 Bright/Strong Year Ahead

Five stories below…all forecasting a strong year—for those in the hotel/hospitality sector. And certainly—these trends for the hotel sector…will mirror the success we are forecasting for the furnished apartment sector.

Zacks Industry Hotels & Lodging Outlook Highlights
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/zacks-industry-outlook-highlights-starwood-143000036.html

Data Shows Hotel Industry Growth For 2012
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hotel-industry-enters-2012-on-solid-footing-136651933.html

Global 2012 Hotel Transaction Volume To Hold Steady
http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4054367.html

PwC Says Focus Will Be On Pricing In 2012
http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleid=23664

Hotel CEOs Bullish On Corporate Travel Demand
http://www.businesstravelnews.com/Hotel-News/Hotel-CEOs-Bullish-On-U-S–Corporate-Travel-Demand/?ida=Hotel%20Chains&a=proc

Your take on the articles above? What are you and your team forecasting for 2012 revenue? What pulse are your corporate clients giving you? How is your website doing for the first 10 weeks of 2012…compared to the same period in 2011? How are you leveraging LinkedIn tied into your marketing E-newsletter?

Surf here for 85+ posts about corporate housing & serviced apartment news and industry trends, http://www.powerhourseo.com/corporatehousing/news/index.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest

 

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PowerHour, serving the corporate housing & serviced apartment industry since 1995 and the apartment property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/corporatehousing

PowerHour Executive Recruiting, find/hire corporate housing & serviced apartment superstars, http://www.powerhour.com/corporatehousing/recruiting.html

PowerHour Thought-Leadership Webinars, http://powerhour.com/corporatehousing/webinars.html

Internet Marketing PowerHour White Papers, http://www.powerhourseo.com/corporate
Posted by Ernest Oriente

Industry Knowledge, UK PM Leaders

Join, UK PM Leaders

The discussion thread below is for UK property management leaders and UK industry sales vendors/suppliers.

With the power and clout of the 31,000+ property management leaders from around the world…who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and the 4000+ new leaders joining our LinkedIn groups every 30 days—the UK discussion thread below is about sharing knowledge and learning, with a focus on what’s working and what’s not in the UK—related to property management emerging trends, products, services and UK industry sales vendors/suppliers.

Industry Knowledge, UK PM Leaders

===>>>To get started…please make a post to introduce yourself to other property management leaders in the UK, ok?

No questions/posts are too easy…

No questions/posts are too hard…

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other UK property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide property management leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Would you like us to add another discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Would you like to lead/moderate and champion a discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Please send me a quick note for details plus next steps

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

CEO Webcast Series – Property Management Insurance Protection & Risk

With an emphasis on property management insurance protection…the webcast below addresses resident evictions, employee harassment claims & legal/ligation trends impacting our industry.

CEO Webcast Series – Property Management Insurance Protection & Risk

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on the trends and steps that leading PM companies are doing to protect & insure themselves to reduce their risk of financial exposure. This informative discussion takes you through the challenges and pitfalls that PM leaders are facing related to PM insurance coverage, resident evictions, coverage options for harassment claims & the latest trends in Corporate Officer/Director litigation.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. Assault & battery insurance at apartment communities is a typical exclusion found on most general liability policies. What types of claims would this exclude & why is it important to have this coverage in place?

B. Resident evictions are common at apartment communities. What apartment building insurance does your company need to be protected against wrongful eviction allegations, such as discrimination?

C. A resident or one of your employees has filed a claim of harassment. What coverage & specific endorsements are needed to protect the property owner, your company and those who work at your community from this claim?

D. Director&Officer lawsuits can exceed six-figures. What type of coverage can be purchased to protect the property owner and management company Officers/Directors from costly litigation?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 35+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, Real Estate Building Insurance
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=76772122&qid=0dc2d3c2-c9cd-4dc8-b481-ed2e4f93d5cb&goback=%2Egna_36805

The presenters on this webcast are from Power Insurance & Risk Management Group [http://www.pirmg.com ], experts in multifamily apartment building insurance. Power Insurance & Risk Management Group specializes in nationwide insurance products for the RE insurance needs & specializes in products that protect the investments in the most appropriate and cost effective way. Their professional team of insurance advisors has 24+ years of experience in the property management, multifamily and commercial insurance industry, specializing in residential real estate and commercial property insurance coverage. Power Insurance & Risk Management Group provides coverage for your apartment and commercial real estate buildings, loss of rent or general liability, umbrella coverage, director and officer coverage, professional liability, building ordinance or law, workers compensation and employee dishonesty coverage.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free PM educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our PM LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by11,000,000+ property management leaders over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Hire a 21-Year PM Vendor/Supplier Superstar?

Hire a 21-Year PM Vendor/Supplier Superstar?

Would you know a property management vendor/supplier sales company that would be interested in the candidate described below? Could you please forward/share this note…to those who you know in the property management vendor/supplier industry who may/might be interested in the candidate below?

This superstar brings over 18 years of property management and property management vendor/supplier experience and has excelled at both team and personal sales/revenue goals. This candidate has an outstanding ability to manage revenue development and growth in fast-paced organizations and start-up environments. This industry veteran has excellent persuasive verbal and written skills, analytical thinking skills, and business judgment. This candidate has a proven ability to develop, expand and maintain a loyal customer base through persuasive and educational selling style. This superstar is a seasoned professional able to direct multiple areas of responsibility while maintaining productive relationships with all members of the team.

Strategic Skills
Business Development & Expansion
Strategic Planning & Positioning
Proprietary Product Marketing
Sales Team Building & Leadership
Key Account Relationship Management
Executive Negotiations & Presentations
Proposal Development & Review

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Interested in other property management positions around the country?

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/recruiting.html

And all of our candidates complete our proprietary pre-hire testing—that compares each candidate to a sales benchmark of the very best in the property management industry.

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/assessments.html

Thanks for your help~

Crag Simmons
VP of PowerHour

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~
Posted by Craig Simmons

Housing Dependent On Young, Struggling

Four interesting articles below…all pointing to the rising demand [and cost] for rental housing—with a decline in the ability [or interest] of those to purchase a home.

Housing Dependent On Young, Struggling
http://www.housingwire.com/article/housing-dependent-young-struggling-americans

Renters Rising As Homeownership Declines
http://consumerdebtrelief.in/Financial_Management_/renters-renters-on-the-rise-as-homeownership-declines/

Renter Nation
http://www.snl.com/InteractiveX/Article.aspx?cdid=A-14229386-11057

Rents Keep Rising, Even As Housing Prices Fall
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/25/business/homes-arent-selling-but-its-an-apartment-landlords-market.html

Your take on the articles above? What are you seeing/finding in your city/area…when comparing rental prices/trends with housing prices/trends? How are rising rental prices impacting resident retention? How is your revenue management software/system helping?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by property management leaders…join the discussion threads below~with 325+ posts

Industry Knowledge, PowerHour PM News & Trends
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=70769963&qid=e40ba85e-3b43-404c-ba69-839efd9563ed&goback=%2Egmp_36805

Industry Knowledge, Resident Retention
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=72403789&qid=55ed4c4e-1bcc-4248-a1fc-ee43580eeb6f&goback=%2Egna_36805

Industry Knowledge, Revenue Management Software
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=68114916&qid=1ffdbece-a3da-4ac6-beb4-4c0f513a59c0&goback=%2Egna_36805

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Simon Property Group Goes on $3.5B Spending Spree

Simon Property Group Goes on $3.5B Spending Spree

Your take on the article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and property management in Europe?

To invite other property management leaders in Europe to join this discussion thread—please forward to them the url below:

Industry Knowledge, European PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95878327&gid=36805&goback=&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide property management leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

The discussion thread above is here to make it easy for worldwide property management leaders and global sales vendors/suppliers to find property management leaders within their related countries and geographical regions

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Annual Unit Inspections Unenforceable

Quite a story below…from New Jersey—related to unit inspection fees.

Annual Unit Inspections Unenforceable

Your take on the article above? How are you and your property management company handling unit inspections? Do you charge an inspection fee? Have you found any push-back from your renters/residents? Have you bumped into any legal issues related to inspection fees?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by property management leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 50+ posts

Industry Knowledge, Legal IQ
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=70101230&qid=3c441078-523c-41a8-9a9d-2c9af2806206&goback=%2Egna_36805

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Join, India PM Leaders

The discussion thread below is for Indian property management leaders and Indian industry sales vendors/suppliers.

With the power and clout of the 31,000+ property management leaders from around the world…who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and the 4000+ new leaders joining our LinkedIn groups every 30 days—the Indian discussion thread below is about sharing knowledge and learning, with a focus on what’s working and what’s not in India—related to property management emerging trends, products, services and Indian industry sales vendors/suppliers.

Industry Knowledge, Indian PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95850345&gid=36805&goback=&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

===>>>To get started…please make a post to introduce yourself to other property management leaders in India, ok?

No questions/posts are too easy…

No questions/posts are too hard…

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other Indian property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide property management leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Would you like us to add another discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Would you like to lead/moderate and champion a discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Please send me a quick note for details plus next steps

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Milestone—31,000+ Property Management Leaders

Milestone—31,000+ Property Management Leaders

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Thanks for being a member of Property Management Professionals.

Today, March 13th…we crossed 31,000+ leaders in all 9 of our PM groups!

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

To understand the kind of growth our LinkedIn groups have enjoyed…on March 12, 2011 we were at 8400 leaders and on March 12, 2010 we were at 3800 leaders.

Based on the increase of new property management leaders this year…our 9 LinkedIn groups will grow to 50,000+ leaders by June 2012 and to 100,000+ by May 2013.

Our LinkedIn groups are growing by 4000+ new leaders every 30 days because all discussions are carefully moderated, no commercial messages are permitted and spammers are removed—immediately.

With 1,230,592 groups across the entire LinkedIn network, our property management groups are in the top 1% of all LinkedIn groups around the world—based on the 31,000+ leaders who belong to our 9 LinkedIn groups…meaning—we are #367 of all worldwide LinkedIn groups with an annual reach of 11,000,000+ property management leaders.

For the 102 best PM Industry Knowledge discussions and to join 4200+ property management industry leaders who have already made a post, shared their insight or asked for help/suggestions/advice, surf the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

Thanks to each of you…the leaders in the property management industry—for being a part of our LinkedIn groups—and for being so generous with your time, resources and industry knowledge/expertise

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

Europe Recession Spooks Investors

Europe Recession Spooks Investors

Your take on the article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and property management in Europe?

To invite other property management leaders in Europe to join this discussion thread—please forward to them the url below:

Industry Knowledge, European PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95878327&gid=36805&goback=&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide property management leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

The discussion thread above is here to make it easy for worldwide property management leaders and global sales vendors/suppliers to find property management leaders within their related countries and geographical regions

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

CEO Webcast Series – Multifamily WiFi Access…What Is Your USP?

With a focus on providing WiFi as a resident amenity plus giving you and your PM leasing/sales teams a unique competitive advantage… below is a recent property management webcast I hope you will enjoy.

CEO Webcast Series – Multifamily WiFi Access…What Is Your USP?

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on how apartment communities and leading property management companies are using WiFi to increase their competitive advantage and their Unique Selling Proposition (USP). This informative discussion takes you through an explanation of USP, shares examples of how to best leverage your current USP and then a case study example of how WiFi is rapidly becoming the most requested amenity by apartment residents.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. As the leader of your property management team what is defined as a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)? How does USP impact the occupancy of the apartment buildings you own or manage? How does USP impact your ability to increase rents for new residents and maintain your current residents?

B. Why is industry research telling us that apartment wireless is the #1 amenity that residents are asking for? What does the research say about 64% of students being willing to move out of a community entirely based on WiFi access and bandwidth?

C. What is your USP for amenities like swimming pools, fitness center and business centers? How do these amenities compare to the USP of a high quality WiFi system?

D. As the leader of your property management team—can your IT or tech team set-up WiFi internally? What are the pitfalls? What are the security liabilities and how does the FCC CALEA Law factor in? What kind of tech support does WiFi require from those on your property management team?

E. From a marketing perspective, how does your USP tie into your best resident amenities? How can you use leverage your USP in the marketing and branding of the apartment communities that you own or manage?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion threads below~with 55+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, WiFi As Resident Amenity
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=70103587&qid=df9b8885-63c3-4e3b-9878-b765c359f423&goback=%2Egna_36805

Industry Knowledge, Telecommunications [Cable/Telephone/Internet]
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=73534899&qid=efbe3cc0-f1d7-48c3-9b74-80cd4e3b5f44&goback=%2Egmp_36805%2Egna_36805

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Join, Canadian Property Management Leaders

The discussion thread below is for Canadian property management leaders and Canadian industry sales vendors/suppliers.

With the power and clout of the 31,000+ property management leaders from around the world…who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and the 4000+ new leaders joining our LinkedIn groups every 30 days—the Canadian discussion thread below is about sharing knowledge and learning, with a focus on what’s working and what’s not in Canada—related to property management emerging trends, products, services and Canadian industry sales vendors/suppliers.

Industry Knowledge, Canadian PM Leaders

===>>>To get started…please make a post to introduce yourself to other property management leaders in Canada, ok?

No questions/posts are too easy…

No questions/posts are too hard…

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other Canadian property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide property management leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Would you like us to add another discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Would you like to lead/moderate and champion a discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Please send me a quick note for details plus next steps

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

CEO Webcast Series – The Changing World of Marketing Rental Communities Online

Tied to sales/leasing success—and the online marketing efforts you are doing as an industry leader…below is a recent property management webcast you will enjoy.

CEO Webcast Series – The Changing World of Marketing Rental Communities Online

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on the trends and speed in which rental community online marketing is changing and move towards. This informative discussion takes you through the the rapid changes and trends that are affecting the way rental communities are presented and marketed themselves online.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. What is causing the shift in the way you need to market online?

B. Why are listing services changing their business models?

C. How can classified sites like Craigslist help your online presence?

D. What role is Facebook and Twitter playing in marketing your rental community?

E. How are platforms changing the game when it comes to rental community websites?

F. What can you do now to reduce your marketing spend and still maintain a large online presence?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion threads below~with 100+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, Advertising On Craigslist
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=76836408&gid=36805&goback=%2Egde_36805

Industry Knowledge, Social Media
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=92127599&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805%2Egde_36805_member_92127912&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Industry Knowledge, SEO & SEM
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=92127912&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

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