{"id":1332,"date":"2019-03-15T13:30:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T17:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycoop.com\/blog\/?p=1332"},"modified":"2019-11-04T16:47:45","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T21:47:45","slug":"taking-the-first-step-toward-better-building-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycoop.com\/blog\/taking-the-first-step-toward-better-building-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the First Step Toward Better Building Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hollywood has given building management somewhat of a misunderstood rep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of them, a lot of people assume that building management only involves collecting rent and working on conflict resolution amongst the residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But be cautioned future fellow managers, this is not the case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a building manager is hard work, given that you have to manage 20 units at a time. And with so many people to look after, you have to be sure that every person is heard. Any cleaning issues, faulty wiring and fire hazards, repairs and complaints \u2013 you have to look after everything and ensure your residents that they can reach you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And to prepare for that, here are some things you absolutely must do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Know Your Building, inside and Out<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mycoop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog22-1.png\" alt=\"Know Your Building, inside and Out\" class=\"wp-image-1335\" width=\"335\" height=\"497\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You Can\u2019t be a good manager if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re getting into! When showing any apartment to potential renters, you must provide them with any information that may help them make their decision, for example, the insulation and lighting system, whether there are any nearby shopping centers or restaurants etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you must never stray towards sensitive subjects like religious centers and crime rates. You don\u2019t want to be involved in illegal steering. Just provide them with any knowledge related to the specific property, general information about the area, and let the prospective residents do the rest of the research themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Be Dependable<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your residents will look to you for any help property-related. You\u2019ll need to respond to calls and e-mails promptly and manage any issues that may arise. Being available for them will help build trust and give them someone to count on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can certainly live your life without letting work get involved. But that\u2019s what personal cellphone numbers and work numbers are of. Set a time, give your residents a number to call, and be firm when letting them know that you\u2019ll be available during business hours, not before or after otherwise you\u2019ll spread yourself too thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Be Engaging<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People skills are crucial if you want to become a good building manager. Harkening back to our previous point, you want to be someone people can count on, and they won\u2019t trust you to pull through in a situation when they can\u2019t even talk to you properly. Communication is key, especially since you\u2019ll have to deal with some rude folks as well. 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