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Rently CEO Merrick Lackner: The future of renting and property management

Housing Wire

It also means a leasing agent can connect via video with a prospective renter before they enter and communicate with them as they tour the property in real time. It also means a leasing agent can connect via video with a prospective renter before they enter and communicate with them as they tour the property in real time.

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Opinion: Technology has transformed property management

Real Trends

Thanks to advancements in technology, the property management industry has undergone a significant transformation. With the growing demand for property management services, tech has played a vital role in streamlining various processes in the industry. One is the rise of virtual reality and augmented reality.

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DataDigest: New data shows how brokerages, agents, landlords & homebuilders were reshaped by the pandemic

Housing Wire

Census Bureau shows how the business landscapes changed for homebuilders , lessors, agents , brokerages and other real estate professionals in the first full year after the pandemic began. It was also a year in which many agents and brokers started new firms. Now, newly released data from the U.S. loss, in 2021. drop in 1991.

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Property Management Software is Dead: Welcome to REM

GeekEstate

In spite of new software innovations, the property management industry continues to focus on the number of units under management because it’s beholden to the property management overlords who made it so. Software built solely to support property operations is now over-built and far more expensive than necessary.

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How to Become a Property Manager in 7 Easy Steps

The Close

In my 28-year real estate career as a broker and coach, I have worked with many agents who have asked about either adding property management to their current business or becoming a full-time property manager. From the outside looking in, property management looks easy.

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83 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Property Manager

Norada Real Estate

You don't have to tell us, finding a good property management company is hard. When we first started investing in residential real estate we went through several property managers, struggling to find one that was truly exceptional. General Property Management Questions 1) How long has your company been in business?

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Illinois homebuyer files commission lawsuit against @properties

Housing Wire

In addition to the long running Moehrl commission lawsuit , as well as the Batton 1 and Batton 2 suits , the Prairie State is now home to the Tuccori suit, filed in early December 2023 by James Tuccori against @properties. With four commission lawsuits in play, Illinois currently holds the title for the most commission lawsuits in one state.

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