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Realtors to Property Managers: What Do You Need to Know About the Transition?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Thorman Mar 9, 2010. 3 Replies

Hello Let's Talk PM,I'm doing research into real estate agents and brokers who are becoming property managers. I'd love to have feedback from those of you who have been through that…Continue

Six Things Property Management Software Makes Easy

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Thorman Oct 23, 2009. 4 Replies

Hello everyone! I just finished a blog post yesterday about property management software and Dee asked me to pass it along here. This is my first post on LetsTalkPM so be gentle :)If you’re like most…Continue

Guest Bloggers Needed

Started Oct 12, 2009 0 Replies

Hello Property Managers!My name is Chris Thorman and I work for SoftwareAdvice.com. We're a free online service that matches software buyers up with software vendors and one industry we work in is…Continue

 

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Chris Thorman replied to Chris Thorman's discussion 'Realtors to Property Managers: What Do You Need to Know About the Transition?'
Erin, Thank you so much for your feedback. This is great information. I'll let you know how the article turns out. Anyone else have any insights into this topic? Chris
Mar 8, 2010
Eric Burgin replied to Chris Thorman's discussion 'Realtors to Property Managers: What Do You Need to Know About the Transition?'
Chris: I am a licenced real estate agent as well as the owner of a property management company. I thought I would share my views. What similarities do the two jobs have? What is different about them? Real estate has buyer and seller, property…
Mar 8, 2010

Realtors to Property Managers: What Do You Need to Know About the Transition?

Hello Let's Talk PM,I'm doing research into real estate agents and brokers who are becoming property managers. I'd love to have feedback from those of you who have been through that transition.Specifically, I'd like to know:What similarities do the two jobs have? What is different about them?What events have caused realtors in your area to make the switch to property management?What are the 2,3 or 5 things that a realtor absolutely has to know before becoming a property manager?Is the…See More
Discussion posted by Chris Thorman Feb 22, 2010
Echo Cheng commented on Chris Thorman's blog post 'Software Advice Announces "Tech Savvy Property Manager" Designation'
Visit www.myownrealestate.com to get all the information you need about a fully-featured property management web service that might make your life easier.
Feb 16, 2010

Software Advice Announces "Tech Savvy Property Manager" Designation

Good morning Let's Talk PM crew! Software Advice has announced a new designation aimed at property managers who are using the industry's latest technology.Here is our press release about it. Feel free to ask me any questions about it. And, please apply for the designation!--Property Management Software Advice, a free…See More
Blog post by Chris Thorman Feb 4, 2010

Survey Results: How are property managers using technology?

Good afternoon Let's Talk PM,Software Advice just posted the results of it's 2009 Property Management Technology Survey.Here is the link:…See More
Blog post by Chris Thorman Dec 17, 2009

Survey: How are property managers using technology in 2009?

Hello everyone,We've created a survey asking property managers about how they are using technology. We touch upon electronic payments, automatic Craigslist postings, online maintenance requests, among other things.Here is the link to the survey:http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/property-management/survey-property-management-and-technology-11120109/If you have two…See More
Blog post by Chris Thorman Dec 2, 2009
About to post a link to our property management technology survey. I hope you take it!
Status posted by Chris Thorman Dec 2, 2009

What do property managers think about the Deed for Lease Program?

You can read the full blog post at Software Advice.The Federal National Mortgage Association, more commonly known as Fannie Mae, recently announced a new program designed to keep mortgage-challenged borrowers in their homes. The Deed for Lease (D4L) program allows qualified borrowers to relinquish the deed to their property and rent their home at the…See More
Blog post by Chris Thorman Nov 16, 2009
Chris Thorman replied to Chris Thorman's discussion 'Six Things Property Management Software Makes Easy'
Interesting point Brian. I may have to research that issue and do a blog post on it.
Oct 23, 2009
Brian Tierney replied to Chris Thorman's discussion 'Six Things Property Management Software Makes Easy'
I have been looking at and doing demos and lots of technology. I've narrowed it down to Buildium and Property Ware for long-term and Personal Res and LiveRez for short-term vacation property. The challenge is that the technology out there…
Oct 23, 2009
Chris Thorman replied to Chris Thorman's discussion 'Six Things Property Management Software Makes Easy'
Thanks for the compliment. Web-based software appears to the way companies are moving, no?
Oct 22, 2009
Buildium replied to Chris Thorman's discussion 'Six Things Property Management Software Makes Easy'
Great article! Very informative for those interested in exploring Property Management Software. I would like to add that beyond offering 1099 tax forms, direct Craigslist postings, hosted marketing websites, online payments and helping PMs go green…
Oct 22, 2009

Six Things Property Management Software Makes Easy

Hello everyone! I just finished a blog post yesterday about property management software and Dee asked me to pass it along here. This is my first post on LetsTalkPM so be gentle :)If you’re like most property managers, your work day is stuck in the 20th century. Rent checks are collected through a metal drop box. Brochures sit idly by outside of your office. Your web site consists of one page with a phone number, e-mail address and a few photos. Enough paperwork is collecting in your office to…See More
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Software Advice Announces "Tech Savvy Property Manager" Designation

Posted on February 4, 2010 at 7:43am 1 Comment

Good morning Let's Talk PM crew! Software Advice has announced a new designation aimed at property managers who are using the industry's latest technology.



Here is our press release about it. Feel free to ask me any questions about it. And, please apply for the designation!



--



Property… Continue
Chris Thorman

Survey Results: How are property managers using technology?

Posted on December 17, 2009 at 2:00pm 0 Comments

Good afternoon Let's Talk PM,



Software Advice just posted the results of it's 2009 Property Management Technology Survey.



Here is the link:…



Continue
Chris Thorman

Survey: How are property managers using technology in 2009?

Posted on December 2, 2009 at 11:30am 0 Comments

Hello everyone,



We've created a survey asking property managers about how they are using technology. We touch upon electronic payments, automatic Craigslist postings, online maintenance requests, among other things.



Here is the link to the survey:…



Continue
Chris Thorman

What do property managers think about the Deed for Lease Program?

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 3:30pm 0 Comments

You can read the full blog post at Software Advice.



The Federal National Mortgage Association, more commonly known as Fannie Mae, recently announced a new program designed to keep mortgage-challenged borrowers in their homes. The Deed for Lease (D4L) program allows qualified borrowers to relinquish the deed to their property… Continue

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At 10:35am on October 10, 2009, Terri FeatherstonTerri Featherston said…
Hi there Chris,

Thanks for joing the LTPM community. We look forward to your participation!

Terri
At 5:35am on October 8, 2009, Dee AllomongDee Allomong said…
Hi Chris

Welcome to the LTPM Community. I see that your site provides software information for the property management industry. That's great! I look forward to learning more about the resources you offer.

Thanks for joining!

Dee
 
 
 

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