Looking to send your tenants a signal that you’re partially human? With the holiday season in full effect, now is a perfect time to get into your renter’s good graces.
Here are a few ideas to let your tenants know that you’re not so bad this holiday season:
- Send out Season’s Greetings Cards
The cost is minimal and the benefit is outstanding. A simple card can go a long way towards tenant loyalty.
- Decorate your Property for the Holidays
Keeping things festive always puts a smile on your tenant’s faces.
- Throw a Holiday Party
This works better for larger buildings (I’d guess 4+ units). Mingling with your tenants under a different set of circumstancess will help them to look at you in a different light. The holiday party is a nice perk that can go a long way towards tenant happiness.
- Upgrade Your Apartments
We’ve talked in the past about using incentives or gifts to attract tenants. The holiday season is the perfect time to do a few upgrades on your units. Even simple things like new hardware, doorknobs, etc. let your tenants know you care.
Remember, a happy tenant is often a long-term tenant. Find some way to thank them and show your appreciation!
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Glenn Simon Inc.
December 15th, 2006 at 9:08 pm
1We often give tenants gift certificates at most holidays. It keeps our equity building partners (the tenants) happy! A happy tenant means a happy landlord or property manager which means stress free investments.
Joshua Dorkin
December 18th, 2006 at 11:16 am
2Happy tenants relly do make management a whole lot easier!
Madison Albright
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:49 am
3This is the truth, Happy tenants relly do make management a whole lot easier!
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