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Updates to Inspection Manager – July Release

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Updates to Inspection Manager – August Release

Introducing Our New App Features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For January

This release sees new updates that will help you with even Faster Report Editing via the CMS, with the new Area Level Thumbs Up for marking conditions and an improved reporting functionality to Load Reports Faster. Let us know what you think of these new features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For March

September 12, 2024
3 minutes

Edit Layout via Report Editing

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Follow-ups for Tenant Assisted Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Edit Inspection Report in CMS

September 16, 2024
5 Minutes

5 Ways Technology Can Help You Streamline Invoice Processing

September 11, 2024
2 minutes

Updates to Inspection Manager – July Release

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Updates to Inspection Manager – August Release

Introducing Our New App Features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For January

This release sees new updates that will help you with even Faster Report Editing via the CMS, with the new Area Level Thumbs Up for marking conditions and an improved reporting functionality to Load Reports Faster. Let us know what you think of these new features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For March

September 12, 2024
3 minutes

Edit Layout via Report Editing

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Follow-ups for Tenant Assisted Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Edit Inspection Report in CMS

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Bulk Close & Send Routine Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

Bulk Send Tenant Assisted Inspection Requests

September 16, 2024
5 min

How to Tackle Negative Tenant Reviews

In today’s day and age, people trust online reviews. This is why it is imperative to ensure that your online reviews are helping you fetch more clients. So, how do you tackle negative reviews once they are on your page?
September 3, 2024
5 min

6 Things Every Property Manager Should Keep In Their Car

It’s fast-paced being a property manager and you spend a lot of time in your car. Sometimes you might spend longer periods in your car than in the office or at home. With so much time being spent in your car, here's some helpful tips to keep you going full-speed in your second office.
September 3, 2024
5 min

6 Tips For Starting A Successful Property Maintenance Business

Are you contemplating starting a property maintenance business? It is imperative for you to precisely curate your business plan to ensure no aspects of your model go overlooked. Here are 6 tips to help you start your own property maintenance business.
September 3, 2024
5 min

6 Ways Property Inspection Software Can Dramatically Improve Team Productivity

Considered streamlining your maintenance and inspections tasks? Get in touch and schedule a time for a free demo of Bricks + Agent.
September 3, 2024
5 min

6 Things Property Managers Do To Keep Investors Happy

Property investors play a critical role in your business and its important to maintain strong relationships with them. Here are 6 things that you can do to keep your investors happy.
September 3, 2024
5 min

6 Signs You Need To Replace Your Air Conditioning Unit

Air conditioning units can have issues and need proper maintenance, especially when they stop working when you need them. These 6 signs mean you need to replace your air conditioning unit.
September 3, 2024
5 min

6 Signs You Need A Plumber

We need water for everyday purposes, but if something goes wrong a plumber can quickly fix a problem. Here's 6 signs if you’re unsure of when to call a plumber.
September 3, 2024
5 min

6 Must Have Useful Tech Tools Every Real Estate Should Have

Technology has made our lives easier, and the same applies to the lives of realtors. There are a plethora of tech tools for real estate agents that convert any hours-eating job into a matter of minutes. Here are the six tech tools that every real estate agent must have.
September 3, 2024
5 min

5 Ways PropertyTree Can Benefit Property Managers and Landlords

Being a property agent isn’t an easy job. There are a multitude of tasks that you are responsible for. It is only natural for you to overlook a few things. Unfortunately, more often than not, it is trust accounting. Here are 5 common trust accounting mistakes that property agents often make.
September 3, 2024
5 min

When and How Often Should You Clean the Gutters

Cleaning the gutters is extremely important for keeping your home in good shape and is something that you can do yourself or hire a professional gutter cleaner.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks and Agent plans for 2021

Property maintenance, inspections, locks, automation and bots for property managers.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent selected as one of 50 companies for Startup Grind's 2019 global class of startups program

Social media is powerful, but not everyone knows how to cultivate their presence by using the right network. A social media strategy can help you improve service, drive growth & help you engage your audience. Here are some tips to help you build relationships with customers via social media:
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent selected in Microsoft ScaleUp Program

Property maintenance and services marketplace Bricks + Agent has been selected in the Microsoft ScaleUp program.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks and Agent reaches 100,000 users

Bricks and Agent reaches 100,000 users.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent release virtual inspections app in beta

This week’s Bricks + Agent product release notes includes the release of a new virtual inspections tool for property and facility managers as well as tenants.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent announce partnership with Places for People Innovation Lab

The latest partnership will see Bricks + Agent build collaborative working relationships with Places for People and help them to pilot and implement new technology.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent Product Release Notes: Virtual Inspections

This week’s Bricks + Agent product release notes includes the release of a new virtual inspections tool for property and facility managers as well as tenants.
September 3, 2024
5 min

5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

Making a positive first impression on your potential buyers is so important. Follow these 5 curb appeal ideas and get the buyers & price your home deserves!
September 3, 2024
8 min read

Master Bedroom Ideas For Small Spaces

If you’re selling your house and are concerned buyers will be put off by a small master bedroom - don’t be. There’s no reason why a small bedroom can’t be as relaxing and luxurious as a much larger space. Plus, as housing affordability and environmental concerns become increasing issues for many potential homeowners, the Tiny House Movement is starting to take hold in Australia. Smaller houses are not only the best way to get a foot on the property ladder, they’re cheaper to run and can save homeowners money in the long run. What’s not to like about that? So take heart and try out some (or all) of our small master bedroom ideas - and remember, living with less doesn’t mean living without luxury!
September 10, 2024
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March Product Update: Improved Insights, Business Rules and the Smart Dashboard

A fresh start to 2020 means new goals and enhancements at Bricks + Agent. This month we are excited to announce improved insights for property managers, the introduction of ‘business rules’ to automate actions or filter jobs and a Smart Dashboard that let’s you control the information that actually requires your attention to proceed with jobs.
September 10, 2024
8 min read

What Does a Property Manager Do?

You probably know that property managers and property management companies exist, but do you know exactly what they do? The property managers are third parties who are hired to handle a wide range of daily operations related to real estate investments.
September 10, 2024
8 min read

Find Your Target Market For Rental Properties With These 5 Tips

When listing your property for rent, think of the type of audience you want living in it first! While you will feel like considering a lot of people before choosing a selected audience and demographic, it will help to keep the types of people who are not suited to your property at arms length. Once you have your target audience, its time to consider what types of things they need and want from a rental property, and how you can provide it to them. But who are your ideal renters? The experts at Bricks+Agent have put together some steps to help you target your audience.
September 10, 2024
5 min

Understanding The Real Estate Market And When To Sell

Deciding when is the best time to sell your house requires not only research of market conditions but also,other factors such as lifestyle implications and more
September 3, 2024
5 min

Tips For Property Managers To Communicate Better

If you're a property manager then its likely you're managing more than one property for your clients. Both the tenant and the owner are extremely important and communication is a key factor for success. Here are tips that can help property managers communicate better with the tenant and the owner.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Tips for Finding a Great Landlord

Finding a great landlord is not an easy task as you need to consider plenty of things while looking for a new landlord. The experts at Bricks+Agent have put together their top 5 tips for a landlord search that’ll help you discover honest and nice landlords that you can depend on.
September 3, 2024
5 min

4 Tips To Financially Protect Yourself And Your Home

Are you prepared for unexpected bills? Can you make your mortgage payments for the foreseeable future? Maybe it’s time to look at how to protect your finances.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Things To Consider Before Buying A New Home

Buying a new home can be an exciting idea. Before starting your search for homes on the market, you must consider and keep the following factors in mind.
September 3, 2024

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