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Tech Hacks for Landlords and Property Managers

For those used to their tried-and-true paper methods, technology doesn’t necessarily seem compatible with the life of a landlord or property manager. From marketing to leasing and beyond, useful tech tools can streamline the process of both gaining new tenants and assisting current ones. Software also exists to help with keeping track of leases, maintenance requests, and whose rent is due. These clever tech hacks can make your day-to-day management tasks easier than ever before.

QR Codes For Easy Marketing

Quick response, or QR, codes have gained more attention in the past year, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are contactless, small, and easy to create, all of which were perfect for businesses during the pandemic.

As a small, customized barcode, anyone with a smartphone can scan it and have quick access to information. A popular way to use these is in marketing. By putting a QR code on your vacancy or ‘for rent’ sign, marketing details or listing information will immediately pop up for potential tenants.

Potential information can include:

A QR code is a quick and simple way to get your information out into the world. Even if there are several next to each other, they can be modified so that none of them are the same. They are also novel enough that they will draw people’s attention. While being used for marketing in real estate, QR codes also transfer over to property management.

Property Management Software for Daily Tasks

There are many struggles that come with managing rental properties. But most, if not all, of this struggle, can be alleviated with the use of property management software. Here are some issues that may seem familiar:

Nowadays, advances in technology have allowed for the development of software applications for property managers and rental owners. Incorporating the latest software helps to streamline daily operations and to boost profits. Finding responsible renters, keeping up with property maintenance, and organizing leases are just some of the activities that become easier with reliable software.

Going paperless is a huge benefit of these technological advances. No longer will you be plagued with receipts from 5 years ago that you forgot to file properly. 

Transferring everything to the cloud or a central server also allows anyone that needs it, quick information access.

Having industry-specific tools also helps you to effectively manage your properties. Some of these include:

Property management software is unique because it is built specifically with property managers and landlords in mind. Implementing it into your daily life and business means that it specifically caters to your needs and daily management tasks, rather than you needing to work around it.

Learn more: Do I Need Property Management Software?

Additional Tech That Landlords Can Utilize

There are a variety of other tech trends that can help boost both you and your property. Smart buildings are becoming more popular with the entrance of Gen Z renters. They may seem like a luxury but are beneficial for both renters and landlords. Smart homes are practical, safe, and economical, giving renters both a sense of security and less to pay in utilities. Smart homes also provide the opportunity to keep an eye on things even while on vacation.

Technology is a massive part of our lives, and even more so for the upcoming generation of renters. Their needs are going to be met with the inclusion of more technology in your physical units. To better market your properties, a knowledge of their wants is going to give you an advantage.

Technology is easily put into the life and business of a property manager or landlord. The streamlined effect that technology has gives better chances to market, gain new tenants, and generally make your life easier.


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