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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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Decoding the Cost of Property Management at Scale: A Guide for Enterprise Operators

Decoding the Cost of Property Management at Scale: A Guide for Enterprise Operators

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Leasing

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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Mastering Rental Homes Management at Scale

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A Guide to Technology for Property Managers at Scale

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

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How Much Do Property Managers Charge: A Clear Guide for Large Portfolios

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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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Listing

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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Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

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How to Find a Renter Faster at Scale

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News & Trends

The Property Management Conference Guide for NARPM 2026

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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Decoding The True Cost For Zillow Leads: An Enterprise PM's Guide

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Guide to a Self Guided Apartment Tour: Tips & Tricks

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A Practical Guide: Lead Management Software for Real Estate

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Streamlining Operations: 12 Top Sources for Free Lease Agreement Templates

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Best Property Management Software for Large-Scale Operations

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Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

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Guide to a Self Guided Apartment Tour: Tips & Tricks

Guide to a Self Guided Apartment Tour: Tips & Tricks

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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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12 Best Lease Management Software Options for Large-Scale Portfolios in 2025

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Mastering Rental Property Cash Flow: An Enterprise Guide

Mastering Rental Property Cash Flow: An Enterprise Guide

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Leasing

3 Ways to Optimize Your Properties During the Off-Season

Struggling with slow rental seasons? Learn how to optimize your property management business during off-peak times and maintain steady income.

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How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

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

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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 Calculate Vacancy Rate to Maximize Portfolio Revenue

How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Maximize Portfolio Revenue

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The Enterprise Property Management Checklist: A Framework for Scaling to 10,000+ Units

The Enterprise Property Management Checklist: A Framework for Scaling to 10,000+ Units

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Rental Maintenance Checklist for Property Managers

Rental Maintenance Checklist for Property Managers

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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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Streamline Your Application for Tenant Process to Cut Days on Market

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Scaling Self Tour Apartments for Your Large-Scale Portfolio

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7 Crucial Leasing Agent Interview Questions for 2025

7 Crucial Leasing Agent Interview Questions for 2025

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A Data-Driven Property Manager Software Review for Enterprise Portfolios
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A Data-Driven Property Manager Software Review for Enterprise Portfolios

Explore our in-depth property manager software review of Showdigs to see how its leasing automation helps large portfolios reduce vacancy and scale operations.

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

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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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Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

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Virtual Assistant Property Management: Your Complete Guide

Virtual Assistant Property Management: Your Complete Guide

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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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Leasing

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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Discover Self Tour Homes – Flexible Property Showings Made Easy

Discover Self Tour Homes – Flexible Property Showings Made Easy

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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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A Property Management Business Plan Template for Scale

A Property Management Business Plan Template for Scale

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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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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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Text prospects directly from Showdigs and more!

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

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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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Rental Application Approval: Tips to Secure Your Dream Home

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Self Guided Rental Tours: Your Complete Success Roadmap

Self Guided Rental Tours: Your Complete Success Roadmap

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Listing

What is a Rental Property Marketing Funnel and How Can You Optimize It?

Optimizing your rental property marketing funnel is a crucial step in getting your vacancies filled fast. But what does this leasing funnel look like?

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7 Scalable Strategies for Advertising for Apartments in 2025

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Listing

How to Market Your Services to Property Management Leads

If you're a property manager, you're always on the hunt for new property owner leads to turn into long-term clients. Here's how to market to property owners!

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Technology

The Best Mobile App That Every Property Manager Needs

The best app for property managers is here: The Showdigs App for Property Managers is now available on the Apple store and the Google Play store!

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Systems

Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Systems

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Message templates and smoother pre-screening

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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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Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

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News & Trends

Announcing Showdigs’ New Flat Rate Pricing & Nationwide Property Management Software Launch

Showdigs is launching our end-to-end leasing solution, from marketing to scheduling tours and pre-screening, to follow-up and conversion, to property managers anywhere in the United States and Canada.

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House Rental Advertising Tips to Attract Top Tenants

House Rental Advertising Tips to Attract Top Tenants

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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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How to Build a Scalable Remote Property Management Operation

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Rental Application Approval: Tips to Secure Your Dream Home

Rental Application Approval: Tips to Secure Your Dream Home

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How to Evict a Squatter: A Guide for Large Portfolio Managers

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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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7 Best Real Estate Showing Schedulers in 2025

7 Best Real Estate Showing Schedulers in 2025

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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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The Ultimate Renting a Home Checklist to Reduce DOM for Enterprise PMs

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How Much Are Property Management Fees for Large Portfolios?

How Much Are Property Management Fees for Large Portfolios?

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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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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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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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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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Automation in Real Estate: A Guide to Scaling Large Portfolios

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

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Tenant Screening Criteria: Find Reliable Renters Quickly

Tenant Screening Criteria: Find Reliable Renters Quickly

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Technology

The 7 Best Leasing CRMs for Your Property Management Business

A comprehensive leasing CRM is key to staying organized and responsive to your leads and existing tenants. With an optimized CRM, you can automate nearly every aspect of the leasing process — allow prospective renters to self-schedule tours after completing pre-screening questions, set up automation to complete mid-tenancy property documentation, and make the move-in/move-out process a breeze — all while maintaining a personalized experience. Here's our list of the 7 best CRMs for property managers!

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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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Mastering Real Estate Lead Management at Scale

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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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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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How to Lease a Property: Real Strategies That Actually Work

How to Lease a Property: Real Strategies That Actually Work

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The Enterprise Playbook for Leasing a House 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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Technology

How to Choose the Best Self-Showing Software

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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Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

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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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Enterprise Real Property Management Solutions: A Guide to Scaling Leasing Operations

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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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Leasing

Like a Game of Whack-a-Mole: Property Management Insights From a Pro

The Showdigs team sat down with property management pro, Lindsey Montoya Mozeika...

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Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

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How Large Portfolios Use Technology for Property Management to Cut Days on Market

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Top Property Management KPIs to Drive Portfolio Success

Top Property Management KPIs to Drive Portfolio Success

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8 Best Templates for Property Management Software in 2025

8 Best Templates for Property Management Software in 2025

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Leasing Automation: From Manual Chaos to Streamlined Success

Leasing Automation: From Manual Chaos to Streamlined Success

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Real Estate Lead Management Software That Cuts DOM

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12 Best Property Management Software for Landlords in 2025

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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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Leasing

What’s the Key to Exceptional and Stress-Free Property Management? Your Own Live Operations Team

One of the most important aspects of property management is being able to respond quickly and effectively to every call, text, and email that comes in from potential tenants. The Showdigs Live Operations team is here to make sure that happens!

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