Today, we discuss condo amenities that only the super rich can afford. Some of these may seem out of reach, but hey — we can always dream, right? And scaled-down versions of some of these are well within reach if condo associations get a little creative. Private Pools Having a pool for residents is a […]
In a condo or an apartment building, neighbors live close. And close neighbors are bound to have friction every once in a while. But you don’t have to get involved in every complaint. You only have to get involved if an owner complains about something specifically prohibited in the community rules. So if one neighbor doesn’t like the […]
It’s hard to wrap your mind around the idea that there are still people in this country who don’t use computers at all. Or even smart phones. While these non-tech folks are surely the minority, there are legitimate reasons why some of them are so far behind the times. Age. Some great-grandparents are embracing the […]
A condo property that has a pool is likely very attractive to potential residents. A pool is fun, but it needs a clear and comprehensive set of rules to govern its use. Condo associations will likely run into questions they never considered — Can residents teach swimming lessons in the pool for pay? Can a […]
Property managers have to take in, disseminate, and act upon an enormous amount of information daily. There’s not only the input from the property management team, there’s the interaction with vendors, conversations with potential and existing residents, phone calls, emails, texts, and emergency notifications. It’s a lot to handle! The first quality a property manager […]
Keeping costs down is important at any property; however, cutting too deeply can hurt in the long run rather than help. Read on to discover cost-cutting maintenance mistakes and learn how to avoid them. Shopping Around Shopping around is a good thing, but it can be taken to extremes. If you shop around with every […]
As a property manager, you’re always looking for new ways to attract potential tenants. These days, you can add up-to-the-minute deals and specials to your property’s website, but those depend on folks actually visiting your website. And with all of the web traffic out there, it’s hard to maneuver your way to the top. So […]
Dear Valued Pilera Customer: As your complete property management solution, it’s our goal to offer solutions that make communication efforts with your residents faster and more efficient. We are very excited to share with you our recent enhancements. Customize Pilera to match your company logo colors! You can now re-brand Pilera with your company […]
There’s a lot to be said for facilitating interaction between your residents. They could find in each other good business contact, a new babysitter, someone to lean on in hard times, or even a lifelong friend. Residents will indeed run into each other in the parking lot or the mailroom, but there’s a lot an […]
No doubt by now everyone has seen the devastation that torrential rainstorms have brought to Texas over the past few days. It’s a terrible situation, with many freeways in Houston completely submerged and entire homes washed away in downpours that show no signs of letting up. It’s a terrible tragedy, but it’s also a sobering […]
