Imagine your residents and owners see your company logo and brand throughout every step of their maintenance experience. Your residents and owners have no doubt they are doing maintenance exclusively with your company, and they have confidence in your process. This is why you should implement White Labeling within Property Meld. It’s time you take […]
Read More »The integration will allow shared customers to automatically sync data between solutions. RAPID CITY, SD – JUNE 22, 2022 – Property Meld, the number one property maintenance solution in North America, announced today a partnership with AppFolio, Inc., a cloud-based business management solution for the real estate industry, as part of AppFolio Stack™, its new […]
Read More »RAPID CITY, SD June 1, 2022 – Property Meld, the leading residential property maintenance software company in North America, announced today that it is partnering with PURE Property Management, one of the fastest growing residential property management and technology companies in the U.S. Property Meld’s automated software will make PURE property managers’ maintenance workflows simpler […]
Read More »About the Excellence in Maintenance Award At Property Meld, our mission is to deliver a positive maintenance experience while intelligently improving efficiency and oversight. So it’s fitting that we want to recognize, honor, and celebrate businesses living out this mission by leveraging maintenance. This is how the “Excellence in Maintenance Award” was born. Every year, […]
Read More »In Part #1 of Actionable Steps to Retain your Owners, we covered tips to improve your communication process with owners. Now, let’s take it a step further by exploring how you can provide the best-in-class maintenance experience for your owners. Cut repair costs by implementing preventative maintenance processes. Let’s do some math on the […]
Read More »Now that you know the importance of maintenance on owner retention, we are going to provide you with some insightful tips to retain your owners. The key is to be proactive and transparent about maintenance repairs. 3 Tips to Retain Your Owners 1. Stop using the owner statement as a repair notification. It’s critical that […]
Read More »We get it. You are busy. Every day you come into work, it feels like you are trying to put out a dumpster fire. Your inbox is filled with unopened maintenance request emails. Your residents are upset because you aren’t following up on their requests, and you are trying to keep all the pieces […]
Read More »Property maintenance is an incredibly complex process where repairs and follow-up can easily fall through the cracks. You can’t afford to fall behind on maintenance tasks. Why? Fast and quality repairs result in happy residents, renewing leases, and leaving great reviews. We will cover the fundamentals of a quality follow-up process to ensure you see […]
Read More »We all know it’s coming. CNBC CFO experts say there is a 68% chance of a recession by 2023. Economic downturns create uncertainty with cash flow. Owners and investors grow concerned about their property investments. When strapped for cash, you must make tough decisions, like laying-off staff. Despite these concerns, the property management industry has […]
Read More »Your phone rings, and it’s one of your property owners. You are expecting a pleasant call, but it goes south real quick. Your owner is breaking up with you. Their response is vague. “It’s not you; it’s me,” they say. But in reality, more times than not, the way you conduct your maintenance process has […]
Read More »The Great Resignation has made today’s job market extraordinarily volatile. Talking about the fear of employee burnout is critical in looking at the future of our workforce. In part 7 of our Beyond Maintenance Series, our panel of experts discussed the impact of employee burnout in the property management industry and helpful insights on how […]
Read More »Beyond Maintenance Series: Part 6 In part 6 of our Beyond Maintenance Webinar Series, we focused on maximizing vendor relationships during the labor shortage. Experts on our panel included maintenance managers and vendors that shared valuable insight. What is your perspective on the vendor labor shortage? Vanessa Quevedo Rodriguez, Maintenance Manager at T-Square Properties, […]
Read More »March 8, 2022 – Property Meld announced today that Evernest, one of the nation’s largest brokerage and management services for single-family and small multifamily properties, will join over 800 property management companies on their property maintenance platform. “We are looking forward to partnering with Evernest as they play a key role in pushing the […]
Read More »Table of Contents: What is Tenant Turnover? What is an Average Tenant Turnover Rate? Common Reasons Tenants Turn What Tasks Are Associated with Turns? What Are Rental Turnover Services? What Is the Cost of Finding a New Tenant? How Can you Keep Tenants Longer and Avoid Turnover? 5 Tips to Minimize Tenant Turnover What is […]
Read More »The extreme swings of cold, heat, and humidity can cause stress to heat and cooling equipment. Preventative maintenance on your HVAC systems is often held off for the summer months when residents turn off their A/C unit for the winter. However, there is a better way to protect your investment in equipment. In this guide, we […]
Read More »Workflow automation is the future in the world of business, and property maintenance is no exception. Manually managing repetitive tasks is a thing of the past. Your staff, vendors, owners, and residents deserve a more productive and profitable way to operate. So what’s preventing you from incorporating the most talked about technical tool? Reality check: […]
Read More »The fear of the unknown is always scary, and property maintenance is no exception. In property management, it’s imperative to thrive in property maintenance to succeed in the industry. The bottom line? Property maintenance matters. It’s one of the most critical elements in daily operations. This article will serve as the ultimate guide to property […]
Read More »Repair requests before maintenance estimates: You receive a maintenance request from an irate resident that they’ve lost hot water and it’s leaking beyond repair. The pressure is on to repair the issue. Then, you realize this water heater will need to be replaced and require owner approval. It’s time to get an estimate. While you’re […]
Read More »According to industry data, maintenance is the most significant source of stress for property owners, with 61% reporting it as a pain point. In fact, 60% of property owners say maintenance issues are the main reason they hire a property manager. Property maintenance has a massive impact on owner relationships and renewals. Hence, as a […]
Read More »Prepare for the new year with our solutions to property maintenance challenges. Every year comes with new challenges, and property management is no exception. National trends evolve, economic trends change, and property managers must adapt. At Property Meld, we understand that keeping the pace of external factors is important as a property manager. This is […]
Read More »Is owner retention important to you? We hope you’re saying yes! Let’s look at why it’s essential to retain your customers and how you can make sure they stick around during a seller’s market. Why retaining owners is important Hanging onto your customers is no easy feat. Owners want to know they are being taken […]
Read More »Improve your property maintenance process with these two major takeaways from our customer success stories. At the end of the year, we celebrate our customers that improved their property maintenance process. We strive to help property management companies succeed in maintenance and ultimately succeed in business. We’re proud to celebrate their growth and dedication in […]
Read More »We’re breaking out in celebration as we look at the past year in review and evaluate the success, growth, and learning opportunities of 2021. At Property Meld, we take the time at the end of every year to celebrate our wins and focus on future ways to improve our smart maintenance solution — not […]
Read More »The fear of the unknown is always scary, and maintenance is no exception. In property management, it’s necessary to succeed in maintenance to have a successful business—property maintenance matters. It’s one of the most critical elements in your daily operations. A firm believer in focusing on maintenance solutions is Deb Newell, owner of Real-Time Consulting […]
Read More »We’re hearing the chatter around smart maintenance and the importance of implementing the strategy into your daily operations to save time and money. We’re flattered our solution has been a conversation starter for property management companies and their accounting systems. It’s a hot topic and we understand why. Our web-based solution is the real “smart […]
Read More »At Property Meld, we like to work hard and play harder. We’re serious about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. That didn’t change as attendees flooded the venue for our first-ever Property Meld User Summit on November 3, 2021, at the Hotel Alex Johnson. During this two-day action-packed event, we had […]
Read More »If you’re like most property managers we speak to, property maintenance is the life-sucking part of your daily responsibilities. Your manual efforts aren’t exactly creating a positive experience, but that’s just the way it goes. And implementing a new system with a new way of handling your maintenance sounds even worse. We get it. So, […]
Read More »October 12, 2021 — Property Meld announced today that it has expanded its relationship with HomeRiver Group, the nation’s largest provider of third-party property management services for single-family and small multifamily properties, with over 27,000 properties under management in 28 states. “Deepening our relationship with HomeRiver Group is yet another great example of an industry that’s moving […]
Read More »In this month’s Beyond Maintenance webinar and knowledge series on September 23, we focused on remote employees and the effects they can have on your business — for the better. Managing a Team in the Virtual World Todd Ortscheid and Joni Wolfswinkel explored the significant challenges around business expansion and workforce needs. They shared their […]
Read More »Beyond Maintenance Series: Part 2 We hope you were able to attend part 2 of our Beyond Maintenance webinar and knowledge series on August 23, 2021, about internal maintenance. Unfortunately, we had a video malfunction in the recording of the webinar. It was full of valuable information and insights from industry leaders, which we will […]
Read More »Summer is speeding by. The cool air is coming. It’s time to break out your fall maintenance checklist to prepare your units for fall… and (dare we say?) winter months. You’re expected to handle your day-to-day operations in addition to tracking down technicians to winterize equipment, line up snow removal, and check HVAC systems. We […]
Read More »Why should a resident or property owner choose you as the best property management company to work with? For your business to be successful, you need to work on implementing these critical tips. Tip #1: Communication is Key As a property manager, having positive and consistent contact with your residents, internal techs, vendors, and property […]
Read More »In the era of technology, software use and digital communication is growing rapidly and becoming the norm in today’s society. The property management industry is no exception. As a property manager, you must evolve and accept that technology continues to transform the world. Many property management companies look to technology to improve their day-to-day operations […]
Read More »Things are heating up in the housing market. People are talking about it, and it’s not a secret. According to Realtor.com, home sales are going up and mortgage rates are on the move.* But there is another hot topic that we can’t seem to sit back and watch go up in flames. As a business […]
Read More »Make your make ready process less complicated with our tips and bonus turnover checklist! As a property manager, tenant turnover is inevitable. There will always be reasons why your tenants decide to move out of your property and not renew their lease. While the turnover process is time-consuming, creating a tenant turnover checklist can […]
Read More »What does your traditional maintenance process look like this time of year? Are you manually scheduling maintenance requests and assuming your residents and vendors communicate efficiently? Is this how you’ve always done it? We’ll bear with you, it’s hard to break the cycle. That’s why we created this maintenance checklist — to help you manually […]
Read More »Running a profitable, successful property management business isn’t an easy task. When you analyze your bottom line, is maintenance the most significant challenge? Your traditional maintenance process is “mild” compared to this hot market. The spreadsheets, constant phone calls, and the back and forth scheduling are overwhelming and bland. We’ll let you in on a […]
Read More »The ultimate guide to the 3 types of maintenance: reactive, preventative, and predictive What is a property maintenance strategy? A property maintenance strategy is a plan of action for ensuring that a property is kept in good condition and running smoothly. It involves regular inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and improvements. A successful property maintenance strategy […]
Read More »South Dakota property maintenance software company awards property manager customer Excellence in Maintenance Award at PMMCON, an annual national property management conference, on Friday, May 21 at The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Property Meld, a smart maintenance property management start-up company located in Rapid City, SD, awarded their annual Excellence […]
Read More »Ray Hespen, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Property Meld, joined 27 United States Senators and three other witnesses from across the country in Washington D.C. in the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet’s hearing titled, “Betting on the Rest: Expanding American Entrepreneurship Outside Tradition Hubs.” The hearing aimed to examine the venture capital gap between different geographical regions in America, how COVID-19 could redefine […]
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