Multi-Family Resident Retention

    If there is one thing I’ve learned in the multi-family industry, it is vital to have a quality resident retention plan in place in order to maintain a high occupancy. If your customers are pleased with you after they move in and stay that way through their lease term, they are more likely to remain…

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      Multi-family Real Estate Market Q1 2008

      In our last article, we stated that we thought the housing market slump would continue through year end and start to stabilize in early 2008.  Unfortunately, there has not been any news that changes our belief.  Some of the recent statistics indicate that we may still be too optimistic. The Commerce Department reported on December…

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        Property Management changes

        Change is never easy, particularly if stuck in the same old routine. This year, Fickling & Company’s management department has undergone change. In efforts of becoming a more successful management department, it is essential to build an excellent and reliable reputation with our clients and customers. Keeping pace with deadlines is no easy task, and…

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          What Is An Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement

          State law prohibits a broker from representing a buyer as a client without first entering into a written agreement with the buyer under O.C.G.A. 10-6A-1 Understanding what the statement means An exclusive agreement means that the buyer agrees to hire the broker to act as the buyer’s exclusive real estate agent in order to assist…

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