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It is always beneficial to not only post on Craigslist all throughout the day to get a gauge for when prospects are searching for apartments, but it is also very advantageous to post numerous types of ads as well. In posting many different ad types, the leasing specialist posting is able to see which ads are drawing…
Read MoreAs a leasing specialist you are the first contact for nearly every prospect that walks through the leasing office doors. It is important to be on your game with every single prospect, because there’s no second chance at making a first impression. With this in mind really concentrate and make a push to accomplish the…
Read MoreWith the beginning of a new year yet again quickly upon us, it is time to start gearing towards the mindset of how 2012 will be different than 2011. How will the apartment industry be different? What marketing will come to fruition as the front-runner in success and what marketing will take to the back…
Read MoreNow that you have created a Facebook page for your apartment community (do so now if you haven’t!), the easy part is now complete. The hard part begins now that you have to remain adamant in staying actively involved on the page, or else your Facebook page will become obsolete. A new twist that you can add to…
Read MoreIt is very rare for a prospective resident to call only one apartment community, schedule an appointment, visit that property and move-in after the visit without shopping any other communities. We are a price conscientious society in that every person, regardless of the item looking to be purchased, is going to take the time to insure that they…
Read MoreDuring the marketing portion of our training, one of the most important topics that I thoroughly cover is the posting of Craigslist ads for apartments. Craigslist is an incredibly advantageous marketing tool, because not only is it effective, but most importantly, it is absolutely free! There are many more complicated layers to posting ads on…
Read MoreOne of the hardest and most frustrating tasks in leasing is getting a prospect to show up for an appointment. Let’s face it, leasing consultants get stood up more often than Ted Nugent on a vegan dating site. We can set appointments, but prospects do not respect the appointment time. They are going to come in…
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