At Property Meld, we speak to hundreds of property managers each day. Through learning about many different maintenance processes, we’ve noticed that many maintenance departments don’t have the ability […]
Read More »At Property Meld, we engage in daily conversations with hundreds of property management companies, allowing us to identify prevalent industry trends. Foremost among these trends is the recognition that […]
Read More »Monitoring your maintenance performance is crucial for enhancing your maintenance process. Without oversight and performance standards, it is difficult to pinpoint problem areas, causing property management companies to allocate resources […]
Read More »What are Key Performance Indicators? According to Forbes, A KPI ,or a key performance indicator, is a measurable and quantifiable metric to track progress towards a specific goal. KPIs help […]
Read More »What Are Property Maintenance Benchmarks? Property maintenance benchmarks measure the efficiency of property maintenance processes. These benchmarks serve as vital reference points, aiding property managers, owners, or maintenance coordinators in […]
Read More »Property management companies find maintenance to be the budget item with the lowest level of optimization but the highest degree of controllability. This means if done right, maintenance can substantially […]
Read More »Property maintenance benchmarks refer to the standards or criteria used to assess and measure the performance and efficiency of property maintenance operations. These benchmarks serve as reference points […]
Read More »Anyone with a home knows they are a lot of work, but they also bring a lot of pleasure. A well-maintained home is a happy home. If you look after […]
Read More »To leverage the immense amount of data our software collects to provide our customers unparalleled oversight and visibility into their maintenance process, Property Meld created Insights. Making decisions driven by […]
Read More »After speaking with countless property managers we heard the same things over and over. Most property management companies are looking for improved oversight and visibility within their maintenance process and […]
Read More »Ensuring you have the right amount of maintenance team members to accomplish your business goals is crucial to success. As we move up The Ladder of Maintenance Excellence, you’ll find […]
Read More »Property Meld CEO and Co-Founder Ray Hespen joined Rent Manager for this month’s Tech Tuesday, a valuable webinar for property management leaders to solve business challenges with technology, to discuss […]
Read More »After you have solved effective communication, you can move on to the next step on the Ladder of Maintenance Excellence, scheduling efficiency. You will know if you’ve achieved scheduling […]
Read More »In property management, having access to maintenance metrics is necessary for maintenance teams to understand the health of their processes. Ultimately, without visibility, it’s hard to know something is wrong […]
Read More »Maintenance metrics are essential to the success of your property management company. Tracking key metrics lets you identify any problem areas in your maintenance process. It also allows you […]
Read More »Property maintenance plays a vital role in ensuring rental properties’ long-term value, functionality, and curb appeal. Property managers must utilize maintenance metrics or KPIs to manage property maintenance activities effectively. […]
Read More »Maintenance metrics or KPIs are measurements that can help you determine the success or shortcomings of your process. A significant number of property managers presently do not monitor maintenance metrics. […]
Read More »What is Preventative Maintenance? In property maintenance, preventative maintenance refers to the proactive and scheduled maintenance activities carried out to prevent property-related issues and ensure the proper functioning and longevity […]
Read More »One of the main reasons to track maintenance metrics is to measure the performance of your maintenance team. To achieve maintenance excellence, you must have an efficient staff that completes […]
Read More »Table of Contents: What are maintenance metrics? Why are tracking metrics important? Why should you track maintenance metrics? What metrics should you focus on? How to track maintenance metrics? How […]
Read More »Property Meld is happy to announce that HomeRiver Group (HRG) has renewed their contract with Property Meld for 2023. With nearly 40,000 units across 30+ markets in the United States, […]
Read More »About Us Since its establishment, Property Meld has focused on not only providing residents with a better property maintenance experience, but a positive experience for all parties. In fact, the […]
Read More »Maintenance troubleshooting is the process of identifying and resolving maintenance issues. It involves diagnosing the problem, determining the cause, and properly repairing it. Maintenance troubleshooting is essential to the success […]
Read More »As a property manager, you are wearing many hats. From finding the most suitable residents to acquiring new properties, working with property owners, and handling maintenance issues can make it […]
Read More »When we speak to property managers, we often hear they want to wait until the summer to implement a process change. But why would you wait until you’re in the […]
Read More »The first step of the Ladder of Maintenance Excellence is effective communication. Just like food and water is necessary for survival, effective communication is essential for a property maintenance process. […]
Read More »One of the biggest reasons property maintenance is such a pain for property management companies is its unpredictability. But it may be more predictable than you think. Most property […]
Read More »Rental turnover is a normal part of property management. But, unusually high rates of turnover can wreak havoc on your bottom line and cause negative relationships with property owners. The […]
Read More »When it comes to rental turnovers, one of the most time-consuming aspects is coordinating all the services that need to happen before a unit is ready for a new resident. […]
Read More »In August of 2022, the national rental retention rate was 54.8%. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, retention rates over 50% were nearly unheard of. Residents were less likely to move throughout […]
Read More »According to Dictionary.com, a “make-ready” is the act or process of making something ready for use. When it comes to property management, it’s just that. The make-ready, or “rental turnover,” […]
Read More »There are two main ways to lower turnover costs: 1. The first is lowering your turnover rate and decreasing the number of turns you must complete. The fewer turnovers you […]
Read More »There are many ways to run a property maintenance program, but not all are successful. The strategy you choose to conduct your property maintenance will directly impact resident satisfaction, owner […]
Read More »The rain showers are slowing down, and the sun is in the sky longer each night. While for some summer is a season of fun and relaxation, but for property […]
Read More »Preventative maintenance is a maintenance process that intends to detect any failures, defects, and equipment breakdowns before they quit working, leading to a potential maintenance emergency. This type of maintenance […]
Read More »Maintenance troubleshooting is a vital part of any successful property maintenance process. Troubleshooting saves time and money, as it can help to reduce the amount of downtime caused by the […]
Read More »Property maintenance can be a daunting task, primarily due to its unpredictability. But after years in the maintenance game, our team has discovered trends in the property maintenance sphere. You […]
Read More »How does property maintenance impact resident satisfaction? When a property is well maintained, it provides a sense of security for a property management company’s residents. This includes regular maintenance of the […]
Read More »What is Routine Maintenance Routine maintenance refers to regularly completed work by a maintenance team. These are typically daily or weekly tasks to keep up a property’s overall appearance and […]
Read More »A property maintenance checklist can be a list of responsibilities an internal maintenance team must complete on a regular basis to keep a facility, machine, or system in good working […]
Read More »Property managers juggle many moving parts when running a successful company. From screening potential tenants and ensuring they are the right fit to collecting rent payments, there is always something […]
Read More »With over 650 customers managing over 450,000 units, Property Meld is growing rapidly as the leading property maintenance software platform in the industry. To aid in our effort of continued […]
Read More »In December, most property management companies are preparing their owner statements so they can have them all sent by the end of January. Owner reports detail the past year and, […]
Read More »According to industry data, more property managers plan to grow their portfolio in the next two years than we’ve seen since 2016. In addition, more rental investors plan to acquire […]
Read More »With 2023 just days away, we like to look at the past year and evaluate the success and growth of our company in 2022. More importantly, we want to celebrate […]
Read More »When it comes to maintenance, the more information you have, the better. You can resolve maintenance issues much quicker if you have a clear idea of what is wrong […]
Read More »Table of Contents: What is Business Productivity The Importance of Productivity in Property Management Productivity Issues you Might be Dealing With How to Identify Areas of Improvement What is the […]
Read More »See how Property Meld customers leverage our maintenance software to improve their maintenance process and create a better experience. As 2022 ends, we celebrate customers who have improved their […]
Read More »We’ve said it before, and it’s worth repeating. With the proper maintenance process, you can make money while saving money. Property management companies all over the country are leveraging maintenance […]
Read More »Nothing is better than taking time off to relax with family and friends during the holidays. However, it is hard to enjoy your vacation when all you can think about […]
Read More »In August of 2021, Pete Neubig found himself in a difficult position. After selling his business, Empire Industries, two years prior, he received a $1,000,000 lawsuit from a resident claiming […]
Read More »We live in a time where information moves fast, and we are used to getting the details and data we want in seconds. Technology allows us to retrieve information conveniently […]
Read More »One of the main reasons property maintenance can get costly is its unpredictability, but it doesn’t have to be! With preventative maintenance, you can schedule regular upkeep to prevent unexpected […]
Read More »Maintenance can be one of the most difficult to control and costly parts of property management. But it’s also directly correlated to resident satisfaction and retention. Residents have high expectations […]
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