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Updates to Inspection Manager – July Release

September 12, 2024
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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
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Check Out Our Latest Updates For March

September 12, 2024
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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
8 min read

5 Landscaping Upgrades That Also Boost Rental Security

Too often, potential home buyers make the decision of choosing a rental property from it's curb appeal. Yet, outdoor areas and landscaping is always underdone or overlooked. Impressive and attractive landscapes can add more value to your home. The best time to start cleaning your outdoor areas is a month before you plan to list your home for rent. Doing this will give you enough time to get everything looking perfect and will also remove the impression that you have made last minute changes.
September 10, 2024
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4 reasons why our onboarding experience for service providers is the best

While you're busy working on your craft, you still need to have consistent work and the ability to run your business successfully. Sure, you might have your own systems in place, but there's an easier and more effective solution to help you manage your teams, customers and jobs so you can start seeing results and growth in your business. Here's 4 reasons why the Bricks + Agent onboarding experience for service providers is the best in driving success.
September 10, 2024
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Why Property Management Agencies Are Adopting Software Systems For Maintenance Tracking

Mandatory maintenance is something that defines the property management industry today. However, things like whether the property’s portfolio is well-maintained or not is something that is questionable. The reason why most real estate agencies are planning to, or already have streamlined their maintenance processes, is ultimately to imrprove their clients' overall satisfaction with their business. Although maintenance is quite beneficial and important for rental properties, it can keep your staff bogged down and start to affect your business, if managed ineffectively. How will you deal with property maintenance tasks? Thanks to the simplified property maintenance system developed by our team at Bricks+Agent, maintenance and repairs at rental properties are a breeze to complete. Here’s how it will help:
September 10, 2024
8 min read

Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Rental Property

Being a self-managed property manager is more often than not a very profitable and rewarding experience. However, for someone who is new to the rental industry, managing a rental property can be quite difficult. If you find yourself in this situation, take the time to learn the ropes.
September 10, 2024
5 min read

The Art of Making Customer Connections

Does your job revolve around customer satisfaction? Working in customer-centric industries like real estate, you will come across a lot of people and making a connection with the customer is vital to the longevity of your business. Establishing healthy customer connections is a fool proof formula for generating repeat business. Customers will come to you not just because they love your products and services, but because you offered them a smooth and convenient experience. The experts at Bricks + Agent have compiled a list of tips and tricks for improving customer connections.
September 10, 2024
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Starting A Career In Property Management

If you're on the lookout for a new career path, becoming a property manager might just be the perfect job for you. Now more than ever, people of all ages are renting instead of buying, so the need for good and professional property managers is out there. A career in property management can bring a decent salary, job security, and steady employment, and if you like to work with people, then your success is almost guaranteed.
September 10, 2024
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Misconceptions about Cloud-based Property Management Software

Cloud-based property management software is considered one of the most popular and powerful tools for many real estate agencies. But while it is quite popular among many businesses, the software can still be quite overwhelming and mysterious to many, which fuels many myths about it.
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
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How to Make a Balinese Garden

Australians love everything Balinese, and you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that this beautiful island is a very popular travel destination. Aussies go to Bali for many different reasons and when they come back they wish to bring it home with them. In Bali, all the resorts and guesthouses, even the cheaper ones, have verdant and luxurious tropical gardens where you can enjoy moments of peace and tranquillity.
September 10, 2024
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Top 10 Habits That Will Make You a Successful Property Manager

Just started in the property management business? Or struggling to become successful as one? If you are trying hard to become a successful property manager, here are 10 habits that you must start practicing today.
September 3, 2024
5 min

8 Signs You're a Great Property Manager

A great property manager goes beyond these basic responsibilities. Follow our list of top signs and habits of excellent property managers.
September 3, 2024
5 min

10 Factors You Should Consider Before Choosing A Property Manager

Do you have multiple properties that need renting? You might need the help of a property manager, but before diving straight into an agreement with one there are multiple factors you should consider.
September 3, 2024
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7 Rental Trends You Might Face In 2019

Rental property trends change with time, and property managers need to be aware of both current and future trends. With the new year just around the corner, new trends in the rental market are likely to appear in 2019.
September 3, 2024
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7 Tips To Hiring A Quality Plumber

Plumbing crises can happen anytime to anyone. Whether it’s the clogged pipes, leaky faucets or problem with the water-tanks capacity, the professional is needed as soon as possible. After all, only a professional knows how to handle delicate components like piping, water heaters, faucets, drains and other things. If you are looking to hire a professional plumber, consider these factors before having them:
September 3, 2024
5 min

6 Ways To Be An Awesome Property Manager

There are certain things that you need to ensure get done before your tenants consider you an awesome landlord. The Bricks+Agent property manager guide 2018 will teach you some of the essential things you need to take care when it comes to tenants.
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

Managing Relationships With Rental Property Service Providers

By using a property management platform, you can also improve your team’s performance, have an organised database, and keep your clients and tenants happy.
September 3, 2024
5 min

No Cloud-Based Property Maintenance Software? Be Aware of the Risks...

From managing vital documents to communicating with owners and tenants, a property manager is responsible for a multitude of everyday tasks that are key to the success of a real estate agency. Bricks + Agent may very well handle all the issues. Here are the three risks you may face if you are not already using a cloud-based system.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Guide To Late Fees For Landlords and Property Managers

If the tenant pays the rent late, the landlord or property manager can charge a penalty known as the ‘late fee’. How much should it be?.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Is Lease Management Software What You Need?

Lease management software handles multiple property management aspects like buying, leasing, renting and selling of properties and are jam packed with features to improve efficiency on the job. The team at Bricks + Agent have put together some of the most important features that help to streamline the leasing process.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How Tradespeople Can Win Work And Grow A Business Using Bricks+Agent

Managing tasks have just gotten a lot easier for tradespeople. By using Bricks+Agent, leading property maintenance software, tradespeople in all fields can manage and grow their business significantly.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Increase Your Airbnb Revenue With Fewer Guests

Due to the ever-changing nature of the market,it's very important for Airbnb/Vacation Rental owners and managers to maximize their units’ earning potential.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How To Use Technology To Create a Better Rental Experiences

Property managers need to find more ways to attract new tenants. Research indicates tenants now expect technology as part of their renting experience.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How To Pay Off Home Renovations Debt

Responsible borrowing and financial management can be the best way of paying off renovation debt. This guide will explain how to finance your home renovations and pay off the renovation debt.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How To Deliver Excellent Experiences To Your Renters

For tenants, property managers who promise one thing and deliver nothing is unacceptable. As rental prices increase, so too do tenants' expectations on what exceptional customer service looks like. If you want to avoid these start using some of the tips above, and keep your tenants happy.
September 3, 2024

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