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!
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!
Technology is transforming every industry, and facility management is not an exception. These days’ organizations have realized the importance of investing in the latest tech to establish more efficient ways of collaborating, making work more flexible and improving the overall organizational configurations.
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.
Selling season is here and preparing your house to sell is essential. Here's a guide with tips to stand out from the crowd and sell your home this Spring.
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.
Preventive maintenance is essential for property managers who want to avoid spending a lot of money on repairs and creating discomfort for their tenants.
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.
Real estate technology is changing the way real estate agents find new customers. The benefits of a tech savvy real estate agent can improve work efficiency
People tend to only consider home maintenance only when something goes really wrong, rather than preventing it.
To keep everyone safe and minimise the amount of service days, here’s the home maintenance checklist to keep you on top of things:
As a property manager, your schedule may be jam-packed with responsibilities. To bring the best out in you, you need to pick up your time management skills. Here are some useful time management tips that will help you reclaim your time and make you more productive.
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.
The kitchen is probably the most used room of the home. Unfortunately, kitchens tend to have the most problems, and they could end up being a disaster.
Personal data is any information related to an identifiable and identified individual. From the person’s name to contact, to date and time, to the energy level, a personal data everything. If you are a property manager, here are the seven key points to keep in mind when preparing for GDPR.
First impression counts a lot! To make your clients fall in love with your property and give the highest possible value for the same, pay attention to its curb appeal. Here's some low-cost ideas to improve the curb appeal of your rental property and earn a great return on investment (ROI).
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.
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:
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.
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?
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.
Each property management agency may charge different property management fees. A complete guide on everything you need to know about property management fees.
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.
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.
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.
The success and failure of a property management business today may depend entirely on the data. Here are five different ways how property managers can harness the power of data and its benefits:
A tidy garden improves the beauty of your home and keeps you safe. As much as you can keep it clean using the DIY method, it might not be possible if you are busy. You might need to hire a garden cleaner. Garden cleanup cost can be around $45/hr. It depends with the requirements of the job. Sometimes cleaning a garden can be as low as $40/hr or as high as $50/hr. If you need services of a professional garden cleaner, it can cost you on average in Australia $164.84 to complete the whole project. However, this being an average estimation, rates can vary depending on the number of tasks involved.
A property manager must be a skilled juggler of numerous tasks, keeping both landlords and tenants happy. In addition to keeping properties maintained and in good shape, they are responsible for preserving a rental property's value. Although this job only requires a high school diploma, many customers will opt to work with a specialist who has a degree in real estate, finance, or business. We've put together a list of professional qualities a property manager needs hold to make the most out of a successful career.
Do you know who the average Australian property investor really is? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the super wealthy property speculator buying up rentals left right and centre. In fact it could be your next door neighbour, the one who’s drinking XXXX and firing up the barbie. Don’t believe us? Let’s take a look at some stats to see if we can put together a clearer profile of this person….
Whether you’re a seasoned property manager with an impressive portfolio or a beginner, you want to grow your rent roll and increase your monthly rental income. Right? The good news! Fortunately, there are countless rent roll growth strategies scattered over the web. But the question is what actually works? Which strategies help deliver real results effectively in a hassle-free manner? This article shares several time-tested rent roll growth strategies that really work.
How do you feel about interacting with your home the way you would with a website? In the future your home will know who’s in what room, make your coffee and turn on your lights. It might even choose your clothes for you based on the temperature outside.
Are you planning on remodelling or renovating your house? If you are, you might be considering wallpaper, which has re-entered the style space this year. Available in a wide range of colors, textures, and prints, replacing old wallpaper or installing it in order to improve the property’s overall appearance could add value, attract more buyers and boost your home’s appeal.
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.
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.
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.
