In previous decades one could say that a property manager is extremely compelled by loads of paper works, which may include but not limited to tenant applications, move-in forms, move-out forms, leases, leasing bonuses, rent receipts, maintenance requests, work order and so much more. But in the present time, gone are the days that papers plague the office or even the house of a property manager and his team. Thanks to some online applications, tenant portals, and other electronic process, property management offices are made more effective and efficient.
However, there are still some few people who stick to the traditional ways of handling property management office transactions. And if you are still stuck in the olden period, you might want to take advantage of the current technology and its benefits, for you as a property manager and most especially for the property management office itself. And here below are some reasons on why you should consider an upgrade for your office.
Easy Access
Managing a property office would mean making connections with clients and other people. Nowadays, people are more into laptops, tablets and other electronic gadgets. That is why it would be for your own benefit to make some upgrades. You could make a website that is mobile friendly and accessible from any type of gadgetry with help of some software.
Convenience
Another type of upgrade for property management is the use of tenant portal. Propertymanager detailed that tenants love using portals because they "they can pay rent online, submit general maintenance requests, and ask questions. Property managers love portals because they make collecting rent easier, and easier usually means timely." In short, such upgrade offers convenience.
Up to Date
Just like tenant portals, the use of electronic maintenance results to convenience. The very purpose of it is to replace long process of "filling out a work order, assigning it to maintenance personnel, and later waiting until the request has been completed to close the work order." With this new approach, you as a property manager can see to it that repair reports are updated. And for the tenants, it would also be a venue for them to quickly update any repairs or other damages that need immediate action.
For definitive upgrade and convenience, you may simply consult IT experts regarding property management software which are easy to learn and use.
