5 Common Renter Complaints & How to Address Them
Complaints are a natural part of managing properties where residents live in proximity, whether in a rental building or an HOA. For property managers, knowing how to resolve these...
5 Strategies to Keep Good Tenants
Taking intentional steps to maximize tenant retention to avoid costly turnover is a strategy that all property managers should implement. The loss of rental income, coupled with the costs...
Boost Your Rental Property’s Curb Appeal This Spring
Curb appeal plays a critical role in helping your property management company attract high-quality prospective renters. It creates a strong, positive first impression and signals to potential renters that...
High ROI-Upgrades for Your Rental Property
Given that over a million households rent in Massachusetts, thousands of properties, concentrated in the larger cities of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding areas, require maintenance and upgrades by...
The Power of a Tenant Welcome Letter
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Every property manager and landlord should take this advice to heart as they welcome a new tenant to...
Best Practices When Screening Tenants
Finding the right tenants for your rental property is critical to a good leasing experience for both the renter and the property management company or landlord. Effective tenant screening...
Save Energy, Save Money: Essential Upgrades for Rental Properties
Making your rental property more energy-efficient can lower energy bills, optimize functionality of major systems, improve comfort and create a healthier living environment for your renters. It can also...
Winter Property Management Prep: Snow Removal
Winter’s worst precipitation often peaks in January and February in the northeastern United States. New England especially gets walloped during these two blustery months with blizzards, snow squalls and...
Thayer Property Manager Emily Goodwin Receives ARM® Designation at IREM Boston Holiday Celebration
Thayer employee Emily Goodwin was recently designated as an ARM® (Accredited Residential Manager) of the Institute of Real Estate Management during the recent IREM Holiday Celebration at Encore Casino...
Top Strategies to Retain Tenants
In the world of property management, it is a well-known fact that it is easier to retain good tenants than it is to spend the time, money and energy...