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How to Improve Customer Satisfaction for Properties

How to Improve Customer Satisfaction for Properties

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Message templates and smoother pre-screening

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Choosing a Rental Management Company to Scale Your Portfolio

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Self Tour Rentals: Easy Property Management Guides

Self Tour Rentals: Easy Property Management Guides

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Optimizing Management Fees for Large-Scale Portfolios: An ROI-Focused Guide

Optimizing Management Fees for Large-Scale Portfolios: An ROI-Focused Guide

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Tenant Screening Criteria: Find Reliable Renters Quickly

Tenant Screening Criteria: Find Reliable Renters Quickly

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How to Evict Squatters: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Managers

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A Better Rental Application for Tenant Screening at Scale
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A Better Rental Application for Tenant Screening at Scale

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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7 Ways Property Management Automation Transforms Leasing

7 Ways Property Management Automation Transforms Leasing

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Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

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A Guide to Your Property Manager Business plan for Scalable Growth
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A Guide to Your Property Manager Business plan for Scalable Growth

Build a future-proof property manager business plan with our guide. Learn to scale with market analysis, the right tech stack, and critical financial KPIs.

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Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

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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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Top Property Management Technology Trends in 2025

Top Property Management Technology Trends in 2025

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8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

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A Guide to Lockboxes for Large-Scale Real Estate Portfolios
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A Guide to Lockboxes for Large-Scale Real Estate Portfolios

Discover how modern lockboxes real estate solutions can slash vacancy days and boost operational efficiency for large property management portfolios.

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7 Best Platforms to Advertise a Rental Property for Large Portfolios in 2026
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7 Best Platforms to Advertise a Rental Property for Large Portfolios in 2026

Discover the best place advertise rental property to reduce DOM. Our 2026 guide helps large PMs optimize listings for faster, scalable leasing.

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The Enterprise Playbook for Leasing a House at Scale

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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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News & Trends

2022 Property Management Trade Shows and Conferences

We expect 2022 to be a big year, so we compiled a list of 2022 trade shows and conferences for single-family property managers - you might even find a multifamily event on this list as well!

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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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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 Evict a Squatter: A Guide for Large Portfolio Managers

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Celebrating a Successful Leasing Season: Showdigs Summer Bash 2022

To close out another successful leasing season, we hosted our first annual Showdigs Summer Bash to celebrate the end of summer with live music, delicious drinks, and passed apps on the water. We also raised almost $15,000 for the Maple Leaf Foundation!

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Technology

Best Residential Property Management Courses 2022

Property managers have multiple roles and responsibilities. Let's look at some of the best property management courses for continuing education in 2022.

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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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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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Maintenance

How to Best Prioritize and Manage Tenant Maintenance Requests

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by your maintenance requests, here’s how you can prioritize and manage your tenants’ maintenance requests from emergency to low priority.

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Property Management Software Comparison: Find Your Best Fit

Property Management Software Comparison: Find Your Best Fit

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A Guide to Technology for Property Managers at Scale

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How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

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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 Do Lockboxes Work? A Guide to Scaling Rental Showings & Reducing DOM

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Optimizing Your Tenant Application For Rental Properties To Cut Days on Market
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Optimizing Your Tenant Application For Rental Properties To Cut Days on Market

Transform your tenant application for rental properties into a revenue driver. Learn to design a high-conversion, compliant form that reduces vacancy.

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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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A Guide To The Rently Self Tour For Large Portfolios

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A Property Management Business Plan Template for Scale

A Property Management Business Plan Template for Scale

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Tenant Screening Process That Actually Works for Landlords

Tenant Screening Process That Actually Works for Landlords

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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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From Days to Hours: How to Shrink Your Rental Application Processing Time at Scale

From Days to Hours: How to Shrink Your Rental Application Processing Time at Scale

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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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Lease Renewal Negotiation Tips: Win Your Lease Fast

Lease Renewal Negotiation Tips: Win Your Lease Fast

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12 Best Apps for Commercial Real estate Firms and Enterprise Property Managers in 2025

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A Property Manager's Guide to Landlord Insurance Coverage Options

A Property Manager's Guide to Landlord Insurance Coverage Options

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7 Crucial Leasing Agent Interview Questions for 2025

7 Crucial Leasing Agent Interview Questions for 2025

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Technology

18 Best Property Management Software for 2023

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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Your Guide to Property Management Technology

Your Guide to Property Management Technology

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A Guide to Single Family Property Management Software for Large Portfolios

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Crafting Property Management Business Plans That Scale

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Technology

5 Ways Showdigs’ Marketing Automation Streamlines Your Leasing Process

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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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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How to Hire a Property Manager: The Complete Success Guide

How to Hire a Property Manager: The Complete Success Guide

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Technology

Your Guide to the Showdigs and AppFolio Integration

Your guide to syncing your Showdigs and AppFolio accounts.

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Systems

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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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Leasing

Does how you show your properties make a difference?

In today's competitive rental landscape, the method you choose for showcasing your property can dramatically impact your time to lease and rental income. Our latest market analysis reveals a clear pattern when comparing traditional property manager led tours with modern self-showing options.

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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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Top Property Management KPIs to Drive Portfolio Success

Top Property Management KPIs to Drive Portfolio Success

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7 Ways to Lease Your Rental Properties Quicker and Cheaper

In this article, we’re covering ways to boost your conversion rates and streamline your leasing process. Use these tips to ensure the process is easy for you and convenient for your leads and tenants!

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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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Scaling with Remote Landlord Systems: An Enterprise Framework

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Tips for Getting Your Property Ready for Your Next Tenant

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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How to Automate Business Processes to Accelerate Speed-to-Lease

How to Automate Business Processes to Accelerate Speed-to-Lease

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How Outsourcing Helps Property Managers Fill More Vacancies and Spend Less Money

We sat down with property management pro, Lindsey Montoya Mozeika, to discuss how outsourcing saved her time and enabled her to fill even more vacancies.

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Why Prospect Screening Helps You Find the Most Ideal Tenants

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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8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

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Technology

5 Ways Showdigs’ Marketing Automation Streamlines Your Leasing Process

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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Listing

5 Apartment Leasing Incentives to Help You Fill Vacancies

If you want to get your vacancies filled, especially in a renter's market, try offering concessions and leasing incentives like free parking or discounted rent.

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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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A Guide to Single Family Property Management Software for Large Portfolios

A Guide to Single Family Property Management Software for Large Portfolios

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8 Crucial Real Estate Photography Tips to Reduce Days on Market

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How to Use Lockbox Systems to Reduce Vacancy and Scale Operations

How to Use Lockbox Systems to Reduce Vacancy and Scale Operations

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Move-In Day with Showdigs and The Maple Leaf Foundation

Showdigs has partnered with Seattle-based nonprofit, The Maple Leaf Foundation, to sponsor an entire home that will serve families in need for years to come.

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Property Management Automation: Boost ROI Today

Property Management Automation: Boost ROI Today

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The Future of Property Management at Scale: Automation, Efficiency, and DOM Reduction

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Best Property Management Software for Large-Scale Operations

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Tenant Turner vs ShowMojo: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Management

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5 Ways to Monetize Your Showdigs Subscription

We’ve seen five major ways that property management companies have successfully monetized their Showdigs subscription, bringing in even more money and improving their bottom line. In this post, we’re going to discuss the ways you can leverage Showdigs to earn more revenue while doing less.

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Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

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How to Build a Scalable Remote Property Management Operation

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Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

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The 3 Top Challenges Property Managers Face and How to Overcome Them

Discover the top three challenges property managers encounter—reducing vacancies, hiring quality staff, and streamlining operations. Learn effective strategies and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability in your property management business.

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Tenant Move In Checklist Template for Large Portfolios

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The Ultimate 2025 Move Out Inspection Checklist for Large-Scale PMs

The Ultimate 2025 Move Out Inspection Checklist for Large-Scale PMs

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Streamline Your Application for Tenant Process to Cut Days on Market

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Technology

How to Boost Conversion Rates on your Property Management Website

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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Tenant Rental Application Guide for Enterprise Property Management

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12 Best Property Management Software for Landlords in 2025

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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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Listing

Tips for Marketing Your Rental Property to Help You Stand Out

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?

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Best place to advertise a rental property: 7 proven spots to reduce DOM in 2025

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Real Estate Lead Management Software That Cuts DOM

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How to Find Tenants for Rental Property: A Guide for Large-Scale Operators

How to Find Tenants for Rental Property: A Guide for Large-Scale Operators

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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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Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

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COVID-19 Response: Occupied Units, Condition Reports, and Group Tours

Showdigs is taking necessary steps amid the Coronavirus outbreak - here's how we're being safe when it comes to occupied unit tours and condition reports.

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Mastering Real Estate Lead Management at Scale

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How to Calculate Vacancy Rate Easily | Investment Tips

How to Calculate Vacancy Rate Easily | Investment Tips

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Property Managers: Showing Your Own Vacancy is a Waste of Your Time

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.

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Top Rental Property Amenities that Tenants Want

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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