Yelp helps: How the review site can aid property owners

Yelp is a business review site that delivers insightful information about companies, businesses, and establishments. With visits up to 132 million people each month, Yelp can be a viable tool for marketing and advertising. Many of those who visit Yelp are looking to purchase or acquire. For property owners of for-lease establishments, the tools found in Yelp can be turned toward gaining a competitive edge.

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The main service of Yelp is reviews; currently there are over 52 million reviews on the site. Reviews are what users often look for when visiting Yelp: up to 44 percent of users regularly read these reviews. When a business maintains a good online reputation, it often translates to better visibility and name recognition.

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The site offers a free business page that users can view and where they can leave reviews. Property owners can upload and display images of the property. For business transactions, Yelp offers “Yelp Deal” services that let property owners offer exclusive deals to potential tenants. In addition, Yelp has a mobile app that lets users access the services while on the go.

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 Of course, one should maintain a property worthy of a good review. Assuming one is owning an impeccable establishment, Yelp can be a surefire way to gain considerable publicity. Property owners should consider Yelp for a better online and mobile presence.  

First Choice Property Management is a primary hub of interaction for property owners and prospective tenants. Visit this Google+ page for additional information on the industry of property management.

Enforcing cleanliness and order within properties

A dirty, unsanitary property is a big letdown in terms of aesthetics, health, reputation, and financial potential. It turns away prospective tenants, attracts vermin, and provides a breeding ground for diseases. Furthermore, a property owner can face considerable fines if the property fails health standards. Maintaining a clean, orderly property not only reduces health and injury risks, but also jumpstarts property development and provides a better living environment to tenants.

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A responsible property administrator should implement good hygiene and sanitation. Proper sanitation practices should be discussed and emphasized during meetings with property staff. Strict compliance should be observed; administrative policies reflect on owner philosophies and can impact community perception and support.

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Equally as important, these policies should be extended to the tenants, who should be aware that they have obligations when it comes to proper hygiene within their premises. Formal notices can be used to warn untidy units. The inability to maintain reasonably clean premises can be a valid cause for eviction, if proven to be a nuisance to other tenants, and if part of the property has been damaged out of negligence or deterioration from chronic poor sanitation.

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As everyone deserves a better place to call home; better administrative policies–and firm compliance–can go a long way in creating a culture of cleanliness and orderliness within the community.  

First Choice Property Management offers administrative and maintenance services to properties in California’s Riverside area. Additional information about the company and its range of services can be found in this page.

Yelp helps: How the review site can aid property owners

Yelp is a business review site that delivers insightful information about companies, businesses, and establishments. With visits up to 132 million people each month, Yelp can be a viable tool for marketing and advertising. Many of those who visit Yelp are looking to purchase or acquire. For property owners of for-lease establishments, the tools found in Yelp can be turned toward gaining a competitive edge.

 

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The main service of Yelp is reviews; currently there are over 52 million reviews on the site. Reviews are what users often look for when visiting Yelp: up to 44 percent of users regularly read these reviews. When a business maintains a good online reputation, it often translates to better visibility and name recognition.

 

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The site offers a free business page that users can view and where they can leave reviews. Property owners can upload and display images of the property. For business transactions, Yelp offers “Yelp Deal” services that let property owners offer exclusive deals to potential tenants. In addition, Yelp has a mobile app that lets users access the services while on the go.

 

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Of course, one should maintain a property worthy of a good review. Assuming one is owning an impeccable establishment, Yelp can be a surefire way to gain considerable publicity. Property owners should consider Yelp for a better online and mobile presence.

First Choice Property Management is a primary hub of interaction for property owners and prospective tenants. Visit this Google+ page for additional information on the industry of property management.

How a property manager can optimize returns on investments

Managing properties is like running a business -- you need to devise a set of strategies to increase your profitability. Without the know-how of property management companies, you might not be maximizing the revenue potential of your properties.

 

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Since property management is akin to business management, property managers can apply the same basic strategies.  

Advertising

To get tenants to rent your property, they have to know that it's available. One of the benefits of hiring a property manager is cost-efficient advertising. For instance, property management veteran company First Choice Property Management posts all of its clients' properties for lease on its website. Online ads translate to a wide reach and easy access to potential tenants.  

Pricing

Property managers should know which price attracts tenants, which factors in operating expenses and profit margins. The rental fees of your units will be based on the pricing of other properties in the area, while considering fixed expenses such as taxes and utilities expense.  

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Location

Location is one of the most important factors for tenants when considering units for lease. With a property management company, you can tap a bigger market for tenants looking for a place where your property is located. For example, First Choice Property Management helps tenants easily find spaces in and near Riverside, California.  

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To know more about how First Choice Property Management offers hassle-free assistance to property owners, visit its website. It offers a suite of management services for all types of property.

Property online: How a mobile-friendly website can attract business

According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, up to 89 percent of home shoppers use mobile devices to look up properties, while 68 percent use mobile applications throughout their research. These numbers suggest that at this day and age, a responsible real estate professional should take mobile and internet marketing as a viable means of doing business.

 

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A website with mobile-friendly features can help owners attract more tenants and boost business in their properties. A mobile-friendly website expands the property’s marketing range, reaching even those on the go. With a large array of website building tools available, creating a website is as easy as ever.

 

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One option available for real estate professionals is to use “responsive” websites. These are more fluid and manageable than ordinary ones, perfect for the mobile platform. They use a template that allows all the information to fit any type of screen, even the small screens of smartphones and tablets.

 

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Another option is to create a mobile version of one’s existing website. When mobile users visit the website, they are automatically redirected to the mobile site. While a mobile version contains all essential information like regular sites, it normally has a simpler design to accommodate small screens.

First Choice Property Management offers services in property management, maintenance, and inspections in the Riverside, CA area. Check out this LinkedIn page for more details.