If you have an unoccupied unit, whether between tenants or awaiting maintenance prior to listing, leaving it unattended can expose you to a variety of risks and costly damages. In this blog post, we'll explore the costs of dealing with scammers and squatters and how to save yourself from potential financial losses and headaches with Vacant Property Checks.

Property managers — the best way to stay ahead of your competition is by continuously optimizing your leasing funnel to keep up with the times. We’re breaking down the property management leasing funnel, detailing the newest generation of tenants, steps you can take to market to young renters, and more!

By offering high-touch service as a property manager, you'll have a better chance of making sure that prospective renters become repeat tenants!

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NARPM® Broker/Owner Conference & Expo invites only designated brokers, owners, and decision-makers of property management companies, making it a highly exclusive event. Showdigs is proud to be a 2023 Official Partner and Coffee Break Sponsor for this year’s Broker/Owner Conference & Expo, and we can’t wait to be in sunny Carlsbad in April! Without further ado, let’s explore everything that this year's event has to offer.

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

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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.

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.

While most property management growth strategies focus only on new client acquisition, the truth is that you can’t truly grow your business without optimizing it. That’s why we’re focusing not just on the client marketing side of things, but also on internal operations and prospective tenant lead generation. 

Let’s dive into how property managers should prepare for an occupied property walkthrough, as well as how the Showdigs Team handles the scheduling, documentation, and post-walkthrough processes!

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When it comes to your vacancy, how do you market your rental property? Where should you post your listings? What should be included in your listing description?

What is a conversion rate and how does it apply to your property management website? Learn what it is and how you can boost your website conversion rates.

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Message your prospects from Showdigs. Learn about our leasing page glow up. Don’t forget to prescreen your prospects.

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Whether you manage 5 or 500 rentals, showing your own vacancies is time-consuming - especially when your time can be better used. Here's why it's a waste of time.

Property managers all agree that getting an awesome tenant makes life easier. But how can you find the best tenants for your rental? By screening every prospect.

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What is a conversion rate and how does it apply to your property management website? Learn what it is and how you can boost your website conversion rates.

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.

Growth is the #1 priority for property managers in 2023. Check out this list of the 18 best property management software options to help you grow your business this year!

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You have a little over a month to get your property ready for the next tenants - here's what we suggest!

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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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In a competitive rental market, it's not always feasible to reduce the rent to fill your vacancy. Try offering amenities that tenants actually want instead!

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Are you considering enabling self-showings at your vacant property? Here's what you need to know about choosing the perfect self-showing software.

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Our detailed comparison of property management software helps enterprise teams choose the best platform to reduce vacancy and scale operations.

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Zillow is the largest rental property listing site out there, and in this competitive rental market, the more exposure you can get to your listings the better!

Set up the Showdigs AI Leasing Agent in minutes. Here is exactly how it works, how to configure it, and what happens the moment you turn it on.

Showdigs condition reports document property condition at move-in, move-out, and periodic inspections with photos and detailed notes. Here is how they work.

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Transform your rental application for tenant screening. This guide shows property managers how to reduce vacancy days and improve tenant quality at scale.

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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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Optimize your tenant application screening process to reduce vacancy, mitigate risk, and scale your property management portfolio with confidence.

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You have a little over a month to get your property ready for the next tenants - here's what we suggest!

Honest analysis of whether vetted realtor support is worth it for small property managers. ROI breakdown, real use cases, and when it makes the most sense for your portfolio.

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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.

Rental scams have become so prevalent that the FBI has reported that consumers lost over $350 million due to housing scams in 2021. With the post-pandemic economy exacerbating housing insecurity and more people turning to online marketplaces to find housing, the problem has only been getting worse. Fortunately, one company is using technology to fight back against rental scams and make the leasing process safer and more secure for everyone.

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

Learn how do I evict a squatter with a clear, legal process designed for property managers to quickly regain control of assets and reduce vacancy costs.

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As a property manager, you know how important it is to maintain high efficiency while keeping costs low. It's critical to eliminate as many manual tasks as possible, and instead streamline the leasing funnel using marketing automation. That's where Showdigs comes in. 

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