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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
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
5 min

Rental Market Analysis – How To Conduct It Successfully?

Rental Market Analysis (RMA) is a must for property managers. Gain insights into the market and prepare for current as well as future opportunities and challenges. Without these valuable insights, life as a property manager will be an uphill battle.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How to Renovate Your House on a Budget

Find out how you can renovate your house on a budget. it is important to do your research, to be on the lookout for discounts, and to stick your plan.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How to Remodel Your House for Less than $2,000

Whether you are looking to sell, to lease, to host an event, or just to improve your quality of life, we help you remodel your house for less than $2,000.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Real Estate Tech: Now And Then

Property investors must always pay close attention to the technological advancements and collect new data to be relevant in the real estate industry.
September 3, 2024
5 min

7 Most Effective Real Estate Marketing Strategies And Ideas

Competition is fierce in real estate & you need to choose marketing strategies that expose you to many potential clients. Follow our 7 effective strategies
September 3, 2024
5 min

5 Expert Qualities That Make A Good Real Estate Agent

We've listed good real estate agent qualities to help you succeed! In Australia's soaring property market real estate agents have to be on top of their game.
September 3, 2024
5 min

The Pros and Cons of Managing Your Own Investment Properties

Before choosing between managing your own property or hiring a professional property manager, landlords should decide whether saving money is worth the effort.
September 3, 2024
5 min

The 5 Soft Skills Every Agent Needs To Excel

Jun 7, 2017 - Effective communication in real estate is a must. We've mapped out the essential soft skills and qualities of a good real estate agent, to help
September 3, 2024
5 min

Why It’s Important For A Property Manager To Be Mobile

Nowadays, if property managers want to be ahead of the game in real estate management business, they must focus on offering instance services on mobile devices.
September 3, 2024
5 Minutes

The Story Behind Harmony Day

September 11, 2024
10 minutes

Repairs to Rental Property: Landlord or Tenant’s Responsibility?

Repairs and maintenance to rental propertys are one of the most common issues that cause legal disputes between landlords and tenants. As the mediator, property managers need to know and educate both tenants and landlords on whose responsibility it is to fix repairs and maintenance issues.
September 11, 2024
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Routine Inspection Red Flags or Warning Signs you May Have Missed!

Routine inspections are a big part of a property manager’s day to day job. Along with the millions of other tasks they’re expected to complete, it can be tempting sometimes to rush inspections and assume everything is fine. No doubt this can often lead to some serious problems down the line, especially if tenants are hiding/performing questionable or illegal substances or behaviour. You can never be too careful when it comes to routine inspections. At Inspection Manager we compiled a list below of red flags or warning signs as a property manager to look out for when completing a routine inspection.
September 11, 2024
5 minutes

The Best Ways to Stay Connected With Your Tenants as a Property Manager

Staying connected with your tenants and building a trusting relationship is key to having better tenants, maintaining well-kept rental properties and being updated with any issues/problems on a rental property right away. Kelly, a Property Manager from LJ Hooker says “The best way to maintain well-kept rental properties with minimal issues is to form more trusting and better relationships with your tenants. Staying connected with check-in messages or calls to tenants is one step closer to a more transparent relationship.”
September 11, 2024
10 minutes

10 Key Aspects to Remember at Routine Inspections

Routine inspections allow you to identify and address any maintenance or repair issues. This gives landlords peace of mind, knowing their valued rental properties are being maintained and carefully managed. The details recorded at routine inspections are also used as evidence in disputes between landlords and tenants. Therefore, in order to serve their purpose, routine inspections should to be done thoroughly and competently. At the same time, routine inspections don’t have to be a difficult process.
September 11, 2024
5 minutes

6 Tips To Help Property Managers Maintain a Work-life Balance

Property managers, do you feel like your work is always following you wherever you go? Even when you’re not physically taking your work home with you, it’s always on your mind 24/7. Work-life balance is a common struggle for property managers and a lack of boundaries often leads to burnout.
September 11, 2024
8 minutes

Creating a Paperless Office to Improve your Property Management Skills

Copying, filing, searching, retrieving, refiling, sending, mailing and faxing… on average a property manager spends 20% of their time on paperwork. If you’re tired of doing things the hard way, you’re not alone. Many property management agencies have converted to/created a paperless office and have never looked back since. While the change may seem intimidating at first, here are some compelling reasons why your agency should create a paperless office today.
September 11, 2024
8 minutes

4 Ways Attending a Conference Can Benefit Your Property Management Career

Being a Property Manager is hard work – you’re always juggling a dozen different tasks on a hectic schedule. Sometimes it’s so easy to get caught up in day-to-day commitments that you forget to focus on the bigger picture -where your career or business is heading. Attending a conference is the perfect way to receive some much-needed inspiration and motivation. There’s no better way to stay informed and network with experts in the property management industry.
September 11, 2024
10 minutes

7 Most Common Pitfalls in Property Management

What helps improve your property management skills? According to industry experts, it’s about avoiding a few common pitfalls. If these are overlooked, they may escalate into major problems, and can cause serious damage to your performance and wellbeing.
September 11, 2024
5 min

5 Essential Planning Tips For Property Managers

In order for things to run smoothly, a property manager must have a backup plan, outsource tasks, minimise the paperwork, and communicate efficiently.
September 3, 2024
5 min

What You Need To Know About Property Management Fees

Each property management agency may charge different property management fees. A complete guide on everything you need to know about property management fees.
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

What Insurance Do Tradesmen Need?

It’s important that you check a tradesperson has the proper insurance before hiring them, so you’re not at risk of paying for damages, or costs.
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

Inspection for Your Rental Property

It's highly important to regularly check your property. You can do it yourself or ask your property manager to do it for you.
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 Use Data To Make Your Property Management Business More Successful

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:
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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