10 Proven Tips to Simplify Leasing Season for Property Managers
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Summertime is the busiest season for property managers. Most people prefer to move in and move out during the warmer, drier months. This means you're not only handling more move-ins and move-outs, but you're also dealing with lease renewals, rental applications, and new clients. No wonder it's often called “Leasing Season Hell.”
But leasing season doesn't have to be overwhelming.
Follow these 10 tips to reduce leasing season stress and make your job easier:
1. ?? Create a Welcome Document for New Tenants
Reduce tenant calls by providing a one-page information sheet on move-in day.
Include:
Keep it simple to save time and improve tenant satisfaction.
2. ?? Set Up an Auto-Responder for Applicants
Processing hundreds of applications can be daunting. Use an auto-responder to send applicants a message right after they apply.
Include:
With LeadSimple Operations , your auto-responder can go out automatically, saving you time.
3. ?? Automate Move-In and Move-Out Instructions
Avoid the hassle of manually sending instructions. Set up automatic emails for move-in and move-out instructions to go out at the right time.
In LeadSimple, create an email template for these instructions and set it to send three days before the move-in or move-out date.
4. ?? Let Tenants Self-Schedule Inspections
Stop manually scheduling move-in inspections. Use Calendly to let tenants self-schedule their inspections.
Here’s how:
This saves you time and streamlines the process.
5. ?? Automate Pet Screening
This one’s a huge time-saver! Pet screening often holds up the whole application screening process.?
Include the pet screening link in your auto-responder email. If you use AppFolio , LeadSimple can sync data and send the appropriate emails based on whether applicants have pets.
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6. ?? Use Calendar Time Blocking
Increase efficiency by grouping similar tasks together. Time-block your calendar for key tasks and protect these blocks from daily disruptions.
This helps you stay productive and focused on high-priority tasks.
7. ?? Automate Utility Transfer Notifications
Make utility transfers easy for you and your tenants. Use Citizen Home Solutions to manage utilities and send reminders automatically at move-in and move-out.
8. ?? Automate Delinquent Rent Collection
Don't waste time chasing late rent during leasing season. Set up automatic reminders for delinquent tenants.
With LeadSimple Operations , you can trigger messages to send automatically when rent is late, continuing until the tenant pays. This frees up your time to focus on leasing.
9. ?? Protect your mindset
Leasing season is stressful for everyone. Tenants are anxious about moving, owners want constant updates, and you’re juggling logistics.
Maintain your peace by:
A positive mindset helps you manage stress and stay productive.
10. ? Build Simple Leasing Processes
Establishing new processes during the busy season might seem impossible, but it can save you time. Focus on creating simple systems that provide quick wins.
Tips:
Use LeadSimple to streamline these processes and prepare for a smoother leasing season next year.
Start Reducing Leasing Season Stress Today!
Get started with LeadSimple and implement these tips to make leasing season manageable and less stressful. By automating tasks, organizing information, and protecting your mental health, you can transform leasing season from chaotic to controlled.
- The LeadSimple Team