Power Tools for Property Managers

Did you know that NAR's Information Central offers a collection of electronic books and digital audio books just for REALTORS® through the Virtual Library eBooks Collection, at REALTOR.org? NAR members can "borrow" up to three eBooks at a time, at no cost. eBooks automatically expire after the specified loan period, so there are never any late fees! Special titles of interest include Managing for Results (2002), Commercial Real Estate Investing (2005), and Just Enough Project Management. But the collection also includes eBooks on sales & marketing, business management, technology, finance, and personal growth. Visit eBooks.realtor.org to take advantage of this award-winning digital collection.

Posted on June 21 at 02:01 PM | Permanent Link | Add a Comment (0)

Seems like just yesterday hurricane season was here and we’re still dealing with the after effects of 2005. There's no stopping nature, and property managers in New Orleans, Florida, and other affected areas will likely face a tough financial road ahead. While managers of small properties are having an easier go with deductibles – passing the costs on to tenants – commercial property managers may not have that option. To make matters worse, property managers are having a hard time finding insurance coverage.

Posted on June 13 at 10:25 AM | Permanent Link | Add a Comment (0)

Advances in wireless and mobile technology have prompted an upsurge in open space office layouts. Although they are nothing new, today's open space offices are designed with modular furniture as well as lower-paneled workstations and common rooms, instead of corridors and private offices. One compelling building advance is a raised floor system which houses all the data, phone and electrical cabling which, in the past, has been stored in ceiling trays. "Building owners and managers must realize advanced electronic and telecommunication technology presumes the presence of physical building requirements to support them," industry experts say.

Posted on June 1 at 11:27 AM | Permanent Link | Add a Comment (0)