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How to Incorporate Technology into your Property Management Business

In 2024, the real estate landscape has become dependent on technology, both for prospective renters and property managers. Managing properties is complicated — so complicated that using different tools may seem like more of a burden than a benefit. However, there are many tools you can use to not only save time but make your operations more efficient.

How to Lease Your Properties Quicker in 2024

2024 Property Management Trade Shows and Conference

The Benefits of Using an AI Leasing Assistant: How Tori Works

The 7 Best Leasing CRMs for Your Property Management Business

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5 Ways Showdigs’ Marketing Automation Streamlines Your Leasing Process

Property Managment Articles

How Showdigs is Solving the Growing Epidemic of Rental Scams

Rental scams have become so prevalent that the FBI has reported that consumers lost over $350 million due to housing scams in 2021. With the post-pandemic economy exacerbating housing insecurity and more people turning to online marketplaces to find housing, the problem has only been getting worse. Fortunately, one company is using technology to fight back against rental scams and make the leasing process safer and more secure for everyone.

Tips for Marketing Your Rental Property to Help You Stand Out

When it comes to your vacancy, how do you market your rental property? Where should you post your listings? What should be included in your listing description?

Top 7 Mobile Apps for Property Managers

Property managers are always on the go. In this post, we dive into the top mobile apps for property managers that help with leasing, marketing, and more!

Why Property Managers Should Care About Condition Reports: The Benefits of Professional Property Walkthroughs

Conducting property walkthroughs yourself (or using/hiring an employee to do so) can be time-consuming and costly. But, documenting the condition of your property 1-2 times per year will save you time and money long-term. Let's dig into the benefits of condition reports!

How to Get Started as a Single-Family Property Manager

Do you want to be a property manager? What does a property manager do? Here's what you need to know about how to start managing single-family rental properties.

Top 10 Best Apps for Property Managers 2022

Here is the 2022 list of the 10 best and highest-rated property management apps that you can use to post listings, track payments for rent, record expenses, create invoices and more!

Real Estate Agent Articles

Realtor Marketing Ideas: 24 Blog Posts for Real Estate Agents

The importance of blogs isn’t going away anytime soon, as new studies from HubSpot and BrightEdge Research show. According to BrightEdge, whose data was based on a dataset of 10,000 keywords with various intents across several industries, 19 percent of top ten Google search results were blogs. Check out our list of 24 blog ideas for real estate agents to boost your website traffic!

SEO Tips for Real Estate Agents: How to Boost Your Website Traffic

In the digital age, maintaining a strong online presence can make all the difference in lead generation. Whether you're a seasoned real estate agent or a rising star, these SEO and social media tips will help you boost your website traffic.

5 Strategies for First-Year Real Estate Agents

It’s hard to navigate life as a first-year real estate agent in a saturated industry. Starting a new career with the “87% of real estate agents fail after 5 years” statistic looming over your head isn’t exactly motivating. To help you, we’ve compiled five of our favorite strategies for new real estate agents!

The 12 Best Software Platforms for Real Estate Agents in 2023

Utilizing the newest software platforms can help you impress clients, scale your business, revamp your social media, and stay organized. To help you get ahead, we’ve compiled 12 of the best software for real estate agents in 2023!

How to Take Advantage of the Holiday Season as a Real Estate Agent

Instead of waiting around for business to pick up in the new year, here are some marketing tips for how real estate agents can make the most of the holiday season!

New Real Estate Agents: How to Establish Yourself in a Saturated Industry

The past two years introduced an influx of new buyers, as interest rates dipped to record lows and annual existing-home sales peaked. But while the number of buyers increased, so did the number of real estate agents. Here's how to establish yourself as a new agent in a sea of competition!

Landlord Articles

4 Most Common Reasons Why Tenants Move Out

Every property manager knows the easiest way to stay vacancy-free is to renew your tenant's lease. But that's not always possible. Here's why your tenant is moving.

How to Get Your Tenants to Take Care of Your Yard

A green, manicured yard can be a huge draw-in for tenants. We compiled some tips for you to help keep your tenants motivated to care for your rental property's yard.

Rental Renovations That Are Worth the Money for Landlords

Before you start swiping your credit card at the hardware store, it’s important to know what rental home upgrades are going to get the most bang for your buck.

How to Prepare for your Upcoming Vacancy

When preparing for your upcoming vacancy, the goal is to market the rental property right away to get a new tenant lined up and minimize transition costs.

The Risks and Rewards when Renting to Students

If your rental property is near a university, chances are you’ve considered whether or not you want college students for tenants. Is it worth the risk (or reward)?

How To Bring Long-Term Tenants On Your Property

When you get good tenants living at your property, it's worth trying to keep them for as long as possible. Here are 4 ways to encourage long-term tenants!