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Hidden Costs in Property Management and How to Reduce Them

Cut hidden time costs in property management! Learn how to optimize leasing agent productivity, reduce travel, streamline communication, and perfect showing schedules to boost profits.

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Effective Property Management Lead Generation Tips

Effective Property Management Lead Generation Tips

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Technology

Tori from Showdigs: Delivering the Best Lead Experience

Showdigs is changing the game with Tori, the only fully customizable AI leasing assistant for single-family property managers.

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Tips & Tricks

8 Ways to Boost the ROI of Your Rental Property: Expert Tips and Tricks

Are you looking to increase the ROI (return on investment) of your rental properties? With the right strategies and tips, you can maximize your rental income and ensure that your portfolio is a profitable one.

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How to Market Your Rental Property: Top Strategies

How to Market Your Rental Property: Top Strategies

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Top Property Management Technology Trends in 2025

Top Property Management Technology Trends in 2025

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A Property Management Business Plan Template for Scale

A Property Management Business Plan Template for Scale

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Leasing

Showdigs Self-Showings: An Overview of the Lead Experience

One of the most important aspects of a good self-showing software is the lead experience. In this article, we’re showing you how leads move along through the scheduling, tour, and post-tour process!

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Message templates and smoother pre-screening

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Mastering Rental Property Cash Flow: An Enterprise Guide

Mastering Rental Property Cash Flow: An Enterprise Guide

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Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

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Technology

Pros and Cons of Self-Showings for Rental Properties

Can self-showings help property managers lease their properties faster, cheaper, and more efficiently? Check out this article to learn more about self-showings.

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Listing

Everything You've Wanted to Know About Inquiries

Where do inquiries come from? How do they turn into successful tours? Uncover the strategies that transform rental inquiries into successful tours.

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How to Advertise Rental Property: A Scalable Framework to Cut Days on Market

How to Advertise Rental Property: A Scalable Framework to Cut Days on Market

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7 Enterprise Lease Negotiation Tips to Slash Vacancy Costs

7 Enterprise Lease Negotiation Tips to Slash Vacancy Costs

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Property Management Virtual Assistant: Boost Your Efficiency

Property Management Virtual Assistant: Boost Your Efficiency

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Tips & Tricks

Why Property Managers Should Care About Condition Reports: The Benefits of Professional Property Walkthroughs

Conducting property walkthroughs yourself (or using/hiring an employee to do so) can be time-consuming and costly. But, documenting the condition of your property 1-2 times per year will save you time and money long-term. Let's dig into the benefits of condition reports!

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Top Tenant Screening Questions to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

Top Tenant Screening Questions to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

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Leasing Automation: From Manual Chaos to Streamlined Success

Leasing Automation: From Manual Chaos to Streamlined Success

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Property Management Company Business Plan | Expert Strategies

Property Management Company Business Plan | Expert Strategies

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Your Guide to the Tenant Eviction Process | Expert Tips

Your Guide to the Tenant Eviction Process | Expert Tips

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How to Scale Rental Properties: Proven Investment Strategies

How to Scale Rental Properties: Proven Investment Strategies

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Technology

Top 7 Mobile Apps for Property Managers

Property managers are always on the go. In this post, we dive into the top mobile apps for property managers that help with leasing, marketing, and more!

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Technology

17 Best Property Management Software for 2022

Is your property management software ready to grow with you, or is it one-size-fits-all? Check out this list of the best property management software options!

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News & Trends

Showing Availability and Vacancy Rate in Property Management

Ever wonder how your showing availability affects your vacancy rate?

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A Better Rental Property ROI Calculator for Enterprise Portfolios

A Better Rental Property ROI Calculator for Enterprise Portfolios

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How to Hire a Property Manager: The Complete Success Guide

How to Hire a Property Manager: The Complete Success Guide

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Choosing a Property Management Group to Drive Portfolio Performance

Choosing a Property Management Group to Drive Portfolio Performance

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Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

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Leasing

5 Time-Saving Tips for Property Managers

When you have several properties under your management, you realize how easily each small task adds up and eats away at your time. Among the most time-consuming tasks are responding to tenant issues, scheduling maintenance and repairs, driving to inspections and property showings, and actually showing the property to prospective tenants.Let’s dive into some ways that you can save time and money as a property manager!

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12 Best Rental Listing Websites to Reduce DOM in 2025

12 Best Rental Listing Websites to Reduce DOM in 2025

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Technology

Understanding ChatGPT: A Powerful Leasing Assistant

Property managers can dramatically maximize efficiency by utilizing ChatGPT in their day-to-day operations. By leveraging the power of AI, property managers can streamline communication with tenants, owners, and leads. Its ability to handle multiple conversations simultaneously ensures that each person communicating with your business online receives prompt and personalized assistance.

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Leasing

Leasing Agent Job Description (+ Free Template)

Property managers who lose so many hours each day doing fieldwork are in need of a leasing agent. Here's a leasing agent job description, plus a free template!

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Best Way to Screen Tenants: Proven Strategies for Landlords

Best Way to Screen Tenants: Proven Strategies for Landlords

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Optimizing Leasing Operations: Best CRM for Large-Scale Property Management

Optimizing Leasing Operations: Best CRM for Large-Scale Property Management

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How Much Is Property Management Fee? A Guide for Large-Scale Portfolios

How Much Is Property Management Fee? A Guide for Large-Scale Portfolios

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Discover Ways to Streamline Property Management in 2025

Discover Ways to Streamline Property Management in 2025

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Leasing

How to Maximize Efficiency During Busy Leasing Season

You are a busy property manager and all the tasks on your desk are piling up... quickly! Take the time to review these tips during the slow season so you’re not scrambling come spring and summer.

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Self Guided Rental Tours: Your Complete Success Roadmap

Self Guided Rental Tours: Your Complete Success Roadmap

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Streamline Your Operations with Property Management Workflow Automation

Streamline Your Operations with Property Management Workflow Automation

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Tenant Screening Process That Actually Works for Landlords

Tenant Screening Process That Actually Works for Landlords

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Technology

Why Virtual Tours for Rental Properties Are Here to Stay

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more prospects are requesting virtual tours in an effort to stay safe and social distance - and virtual tours are here to stay!

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How to Advertise a Property for Rent and Reduce Days on Market

How to Advertise a Property for Rent and Reduce Days on Market

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Property Management for Single Family Homes | Maximize ROI

Property Management for Single Family Homes | Maximize ROI

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Your Guide to Self Touring Homes

Your Guide to Self Touring Homes

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News & Trends

2024 Property Management Trade Shows and Conference

The Showdigs team is looking forward to everything that 2024 has to offer! As always, we’re releasing a comprehensive list of trade shows, conferences, and expos that single-family property managers should consider attending.

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How to Leverage Data Analytics for Smarter Rental Processes

Data isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies. With the right tools, property managers can automate reporting, predict trends, and make decisions that keep units filled and revenue flowing.

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Background Check for Renters: Smart Screening Guide

Background Check for Renters: Smart Screening Guide

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News & Trends

"Houses for Rent" Inquiries Down 50% at the Start of COVID

Google trends and Showdigs internal data both show the same thing: There are way fewer people looking for homes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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News & Trends

The Property Management Conference Guide for NARPM 2021

The 33rd NARPM Annual Convention and Trade Show is taking place October 26th-29th, 2021 in Kansas City, MO.

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Top Property Management Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Business

Top Property Management Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Business

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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Mastering Rental Application Screening for Landlords

Mastering Rental Application Screening for Landlords

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Enterprise Real Estate Scheduling: A Guide to Reducing DOM at Scale

Enterprise Real Estate Scheduling: A Guide to Reducing DOM at Scale

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Self Tour Rentals: Easy Property Management Guides

Self Tour Rentals: Easy Property Management Guides

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News & Trends

The Property Management Conference Guide for PM Grow Summit 2022

PM Grow Summit, the year’s most highly-anticipated and innovative property management conference, is happening February 28 – March 2nd, 2022 in San Diego, CA.

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House Rental Advertising Tips to Attract Top Tenants

House Rental Advertising Tips to Attract Top Tenants

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Effective Showing Feedback Form Strategies to Boost Engagement

Effective Showing Feedback Form Strategies to Boost Engagement

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Cost of Vacancy Calculator: Transform Your Property Losses

Cost of Vacancy Calculator: Transform Your Property Losses

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Maintenance

Why are Move-In Condition Reports Important for Property Managers?

Let's be honest: Move-in and move-out property inspections can be incredibly time-consuming. But, they're also extremely important! Even when not required by law, a move-in walkthrough is always a smart move, and here's why.

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Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

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7 Best Real Estate Showing Schedulers in 2025

7 Best Real Estate Showing Schedulers in 2025

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Technology

Why Marketing Automation is a Must-Have for Your Leasing Tech Stack

From pre-screening qualification to personalized communication and organization, automated marketing solutions in your tech stack can revolutionize every stage of your leasing funnel. Say goodbye to no-shows, spending too much time on market, and tedious manual follow-ups, and hello to increased efficiency and time-savings!

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How to Screen Tenants: Real Landlord Strategies That Work

How to Screen Tenants: Real Landlord Strategies That Work

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Property Management Automation: Boost ROI Today

Property Management Automation: Boost ROI Today

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AI Property Management: A Guide to Reducing DOM and Scaling Operations

AI Property Management: A Guide to Reducing DOM and Scaling Operations

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Virtual Assistant Property Management: Your Complete Guide

Virtual Assistant Property Management: Your Complete Guide

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Listing

5 Property Management Websites to Inspire You

Check out these property management websites to get inspiration for your next website relaunch and to learn more about running a successful business.

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How to Finance Rental Property: Proven Methods to Secure Funding

How to Finance Rental Property: Proven Methods to Secure Funding

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Rental Inspection Checklist Template for Landlords

Rental Inspection Checklist Template for Landlords

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News & Trends

The Property Management Conference Guide for NARPM 2022

The 34th NARPM Annual Convention and Trade Show is taking place October 17th-20th, 2022 at the Paris Las Vegas hotel in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Technology

New Tools to Take Your Leasing Automation to the Next Level

We’re launching an incredible list of new automation, showings, and field service capabilities that will make your life even easier, including our brand new 24/7 Leasing Line and Website Listing Widget.

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Technology

Convert more leads, Prevent scams, Sync with AppFolio

Focused on converting more leads. Protecting your properties from scams. Stay in sync with AppFolio + Showdigs

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12 Best Software for Landlords (2025 Enterprise Edition)

12 Best Software for Landlords (2025 Enterprise Edition)

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How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Maximize Portfolio Revenue

How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Maximize Portfolio Revenue

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Top Property Management Metrics to Boost Performance in 2025

Top Property Management Metrics to Boost Performance in 2025

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How Much is Property Management? A Cost-Per-Door Analysis for Large Portfolios

How Much is Property Management? A Cost-Per-Door Analysis for Large Portfolios

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12 Best Virtual Tour Software for Real Estate in 2025

12 Best Virtual Tour Software for Real Estate in 2025

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Technology

How to Incorporate Technology into your Property Management Business

In 2024, the real estate landscape has become dependent on technology, both for prospective renters and property managers. Managing properties is complicated — so complicated that using different tools may seem like more of a burden than a benefit. However, there are many tools you can use to not only save time but make your operations more efficient.

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Technology

The Best AI-Powered Property Management Tools

Artificial intelligence has completely changed property management systems in recent years, making it easier to automate nearly every stage of the rental funnel. We’ve researched and put together a list of the 8 best property management software platforms that use AI to streamline the leasing process and maximize efficiency!

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What Is AI Automation for Large-Scale Property Management?

What Is AI Automation for Large-Scale Property Management?

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How to Show a Rental Property: Proven Tips

How to Show a Rental Property: Proven Tips

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News & Trends

Trend Report: The Affordable Housing and Homeownership Protection Act, Single-Family Vacancy Rates, Features to Make Co-Living Easier, and the Gap Between Renting and Buying Affordability

Let’s take a look at a few trends affecting the single-family property management industry, including the introduction of the Affordable Housing and Homeownership Protection Act, a look into how single-family vacancy rates for 2023 compare to pre-pandemic levels, a new way to list on Zillow, and a look at the gap in affordability between renting and buying across the nation.

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Slashing DOM at Scale: How "Self Tour Rental Homes Near Me" Searches Drive Revenue

Slashing DOM at Scale: How "Self Tour Rental Homes Near Me" Searches Drive Revenue

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Tenant Move In Checklist Template for Large Portfolios

Tenant Move In Checklist Template for Large Portfolios

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Cut Your Days on Market: A Guide to Automated Leasing Software for Large Portfolios

Cut Your Days on Market: A Guide to Automated Leasing Software for Large Portfolios

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How to Calculate Rental Yield: A Guide for Enterprise-Scale Portfolio Management

How to Calculate Rental Yield: A Guide for Enterprise-Scale Portfolio Management

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Listing

3 Property Management Marketing Plans (+ Free Task Checklist for Property Managers)

As a property management company, your monthly marketing plan needs to include both inbound methods like SEO and social media as well as outbound methods.

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Tenant Screening Criteria: Find Reliable Renters Quickly

Tenant Screening Criteria: Find Reliable Renters Quickly

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Best Virtual Tour Software: Top 12 Tools to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

Best Virtual Tour Software: Top 12 Tools to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

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Leasing

Squatting in 2025: Trends & Proactive Strategies for SFR Property Managers

Squatting incidents rose 22% in 2024. Discover 4 actionable strategies SFR property managers can use to protect their assets and avoid costly legal battles.

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A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

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Maintenance

How Often Should You Document the Condition of Your Rental Property?

As a rental property owner or property manager, regularly documenting the condition of your rental properties is critical in protecting that investment. But how often should you be doing that?

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How to Lease a Property: Real Strategies That Actually Work

How to Lease a Property: Real Strategies That Actually Work

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Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

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Scaling Property Management Operations for Growing Portfolios

Scaling Property Management Operations for Growing Portfolios

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Tips & Tricks

How to Run Your Property Management Business While You’re Away for the Holidays

The holiday season is right around the corner - what are some of the challenges that the holidays cause for property managers? Now’s the perfect time to come up with your holiday game plan.

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Tips & Tricks

5 Types of Certifications and Licenses for Property Managers

Being a property manager with certifications (CMCA, CPM, RMP, CAM) means that you’ve been properly educated and trained, so you can be a great asset to your property management company and owner clients.

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Leasing

5 Tips to Help You Communicate with Your Tenants

Communication is key when it comes to building a solid property manager-tenant relationship.

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