OK. I've been away from ActiveRain for a bit, so I'm hoping folks remember my goofy self. Actually, I'm not worried about that- for I've always been told that whether folks think good or ill of me, I'm a somewhat memorable person for some reason.
So why have I been away? In short, I've joined The Dark Side Facebook.
For reasons too involved to get into here, I've had an aversion to all things Facebook … (5 comments)
With the death of Arkansas Realtor Beverly Carter still fresh in the minds of many, Realtor safety remains a timely issue. While property managers and sales-type Realtors have a number of things in common, perhaps the biggest difference between us lies in the sheer volume of prospects we may encounter on any given day. The more we encounter, the greater the chance of danger- and in light of my having had 20-showing days in the past, I’d like to offer a few tips that might serve to keep you and … (4 comments)
Property Manager discusses renting to college students
My video series continues- with one today in which I discuss the various aspects of renting to college students.
Hope folks find a bit of value here.
Remember….. Feel free to suggest a video topic! Have a Property Management question? Let me know, and I’ll answer it and make a video from it. Chances are pretty good that I’ll have an answer for you- and you’ll likely be able to help others who might also find value in the question and its answer!
Property Management FAQ- "What if something breaks?"
My video series continues- with a new video today in which I discuss a Frequently Asked Question that comes from both owners and tenants alike: "What if something breaks?"
Hope folks find a bit of value here.
Remember….. Feel free to suggest a video topic! Have a Property Management question? Let me know, and I’ll answer it and make a video from it. Chances are pretty good that I’ll have an answer for you- and you’ll likely be able to help others who might also … (2 comments)
Property Manager Discusses Pool Safety and Holiday Safety
In today's video, I discuss pool safety- and why it's as important towards the end of swimming season as it is at the beginning of it. I also discuss a bit of holiday safety- specifically as it relates to dryer lint and the fire hazard it presents.
As always, I hope folks find a bit of value here.
Remember- Feel free to suggest a video topic! Have a Property Manage-ment question? Let me know, and I’ll answer it and make a video from it. … (0 comments)
One of the greatest aspects of our profession is that so much of it is flexible. As long as our laws and Code of Ethics are abided by, virtually every other facet of our daily Realtor lives is conducted however we see fit.
Indeed, it's at the end of the law and following the Code's final Article where we're set free from "right" and "wrong"/"ethical" and "unethical" and left to conduct ourselves in whichever manner we've deemed successful.
That said, I've used today's post and video … (0 comments)
FAQ Series, Owner question: Should I be present for showings?
My video series continues- with a new video today in which I discuss whether owners should be present when their rental properties are shown to prospective tenants.
Hope folks find a bit of value here.
Remember….. Feel free to suggest a video topic! Have a Property Management question? Let me know, and I’ll answer it and make a video from it. Chances are pretty good that I’ll have an answer for you- and you’ll likely be able to help … (2 comments)
When it comes down to it, I really don't care about other companies' policies- and I probably care even less whether folks elsewhere care about mine. That may sound harsh, but the truth often hurts.
I understand this might come as a shock to some folks, as it undoubtedly has to some of my tenant prospects over the years: different companies do things differently, and each one can conduct business however they dang well please. Other than wanting … (44 comments)
It's not that difficult to think a little more about safety, as I'd venture to say most of us hardly think of it all to begin with- but we should. The Elite Group (California home inspectors) has offered the 6 safety tips in the linked article, and I'd say that for the most part the age-old rule of simply using your common sense is the common thread that runs among them. Any of my friends in law enforcement will attest that the 2 most dangerous … (12 comments)
Have a tenant that lived in one of your places and left it like this? Have a tenant that’s still living in one of your places and it looks like this? If the answer to either of those questions is “yes”, you need to save this email and its accompanying flier- and save the date on your calendar so that you can attend the Helpful Hints and Best Practices For Property Managers Forum: October 22nd, 2013 1:30-4:30 pm This panel-style class hosted by our Orlando Regional Realtor … (6 comments)
Think about it, who what are some of your biggest time wasters these days? Are they outside influences or inside ones? Are they in your office or outside it? And perhaps most important of all- is it you?
I'm pretty sure I can come up with 2 great ones to top my list, though there order's tough to sort out. They're pretty much equal in how they thoroughly waste vast amounts of my day- and I'd really love to figure out some ways to … (49 comments)
Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess writes about property management, general real estate and news/events affecting the metro Orlando, FL area.
With more than 13 years of property management experience and being a licensed Florida Realtor, Dennis surely has some sort of information you'll find interesting!
Feel free to comment, send questions he may be able to help you with, or any referrals he may provide with top-notch service.
Thank you kindly for stopping and reading, and thank you for the opportunity to be of service in the future.
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