Leasing Agent Tips: Making a Great First Impression
You’ve got a great property. Good. But no matter how great the property, there’s no such thing as a unit that rents itself.
E-Mail and the Importance of the Follow-Up
Woody Allen once said, “80 percent of success is showing up.” In today’s world that quote could be split up to say “40 percent of success is showing up and 40 percent is following up.”
The Art of Instant Connection: ShowMojo, Private Dorm Showings, and Generation NOW
For the leasing agent of a private dorm building, spring and summer can be the best times of year and the worst times of year.
Interior photos: showing off your rental listing
Last weekend, I spent some time on the cold city streets, trying to take some artsy photos. I must say, despite some friendly comments on my Facebook posts, I don’t think I quite have what it takes to make it in the art world. Real estate photography, on the other hand, doesn’t require any innate sense of art, just an understanding of a few basic principals.
Got a place for rent? Don’t forget about the tenants still living there.
While I’m sure no landlord cherishes the thought of having to show a unit multiple times to find new renters, current tenants who are laid back about the process can certainly make things easier on a landlord.
Welcome to the 21st century, we’re glad you’re here.
At ShowMojo we appreciate people who like to do things the old-fashioned way. Still hand-write letters instead of emailing? We think we’d like you. Using a good old-fashioned day planner instead of an online calendar? Right on.
Oh Craigslist, Will You Ever Grow Up?
Craigslist is up to its old tricks again. In what we assume is an effort to poke Zillow in the eye (and perhaps reduce over-posting) they’re ghosting legitimate posts in high-population areas en mass.
Tired of no-shows? ShowMojo can help.
No-shows are the bane of many industries’ existences. In the world of residential rentals, where most landlords and leasing agents aren’t onsite, no-shows are not only annoying, but a huge waste of time. How many times have you gone to an out-of-way-showing and then waited and waited for a potential renter who never comes?
How to Title Your Craigslist Posts
In the age of Craigslist rental spamming, it’s important to have a headline that stands out.