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3 InCheck Features To Keep Your Property Management Team On Track

Check out these 3 InCheck features to keep your property management team on track & get more done portfolio-wide

RealFocus 2023 Recap: NYC Agency News, Best Practices, & More!

Here’s your quick RealFocus 2023 recap, with even more to come on all the agency requirement reminders, best practices, and more!

Predictive Maintenance Is The New Proactive Maintenance

Learn more about predictive maintenance, a new kind of proactive maintenance solution, from HVAC experts Parity

3 Reasons Your Team Can’t Miss RealFocus 2023

With nearly 3 months to go before our favorite day of the year, here’s 3 reasons why your team can’t miss RealFocus 2023 – a day that’s all about taking charge of your compliance and property operations: Even More Expert-Led Sessions RealFocus is packed with expert-led panels and sessions, and this year is no exception! Join us as representatives from … Read More

New Compliance Manager Feature Helps Prevent Local Law Fines

Prevent local law fines with SiteCompli’s new Compliance Manager functionality – built to help your team track requirements easier & faster

InCheck Smart Stickers Jump-Start Property Operations Work

InCheck Smart Stickers help your team start work even faster than before, ensuring staff knows exactly what they need to do onsite

New Feature: Views Makes It Even Easier To See Data You Need

Meet SiteCompli (and InCheck’s) new feature: views! Now it’s even easier and faster to see the data you need to get the job done

Better Property Ops Visuals: InCheck Initiative Boards

InCheck’s Initiative boards give management teams better property ops visuals for all kinds of work across their portfolios. Complicated projects are easier to track, manage, and adjust – all in one place, and all in real time! Let’s dive into how Initiatives work, and review some examples of how InCheck users are building boards for critical work at their properties. … Read More

Scaling Up & Stepping Down: Building Your Team For Success

In the broadest of terms, property management can be defined as the daily control and oversight of real estate. But most property management executives would agree that definition is just a starting point.  When taking on a role in property operations, you are responsible for a long list of daily to-dos. Whether you’re handling maintenance requests, unit turnovers, or tenant … Read More

Preventing An Ugly Moving Experience: How Technology Can Cultivate A Better Move

Facilitating a smooth moving experience is the priority of every property manager. No parties involved in the process- landlord, property manager, or tenant- want disputes over property conditions or fees. Regularly scheduled inspections as tenants move in and out of rental properties in combination with property inspection technology prevent the miscommunications and ‘he said she said’ of a lease ending, … Read More

Onboarding Process for New Employees- Transitions and Trainings

You just hired a new employee and it’s time for them to begin the onboarding process for what will hopefully be a long and successful career with your company. The big question is, how can your organization cultivate an effective and efficient onboarding experience? The onboarding process is the key to promoting employee retention, which ultimately saves your company time … Read More

Automation & Technology’s Impact on Knowledge Transfer

While turnover can be an obstacle for some property management teams, technology is helping to provide viable solutions to ongoing staffing challenges.  Companies are turning to technology to fill any knowledge gaps and make operations seamless. While the adoption of new technological processes can be daunting, embracing tech can help you combat key challenges and support your staff. You’ll be … Read More

Onsite Inspections Survey – What Did We Learn?

Many property management teams are taking a step back and re-evaluating their inspections processes – and we’ve got the numbers to prove it! We asked property operations leaders across the nation what their current inspection process was, and what their greatest pain points were. Here’s a glimpse of what we learned: Teams Are Still Using Pen & Paper For Inspections … Read More

3 Things We Learned At Apartmentalize 2022 – In 2 Minutes Or Less

We had a blast at Apartmentalize (as you can see!) After surveying property managers at our booth, we discovered three key takeaways – here’s what we learned about property management goals in 2022:  

Best Practices For Creating A Storm Preparation Process

Here’s how to plan a storm preparation process that helps your team work fast — and keeps your properties and residents safe

Three Costly Preventive Maintenance Mistakes To Avoid

How to get rid of preventive maintenance mistakes from your risk management strategy, and realize the benefits of your plan

3 Tips For An Awesome Apartmentalize 2022!

Join SiteCompli at Apartmentalize 2022 – multifamily real estate’s biggest event of the year – and learn how to supercharge your operations

The Right Tech For Your Team: SiteCompli at the NY Multifamily Summit

SiteCompli CEO Seth Dotterer discussed all things property ops tech at the NY Multifamily Summit, including how to maximize value at your org

The Property Management Staffing Problem & How Tech Can Help [Part 2]

If you’re using tech to solve property management staffing problems, you need to get it right – here’s how to get your team onboard & engaged

The Property Management Staffing Problem & How Tech Can Help [Part 1]

Property management staffing has taken a hit – here’s how to employ simple solutions to help your staff stay happy, and your business running smoothly

The Wrong Way To Do Property Inspections

Avoid the most common mistakes when it comes to property inspections – here’s what not to do when you’re building out your team’s inspection plan:

Why Everyone Is Doing Mobile Maintenance – And You Should Too

Mobile maintenance solutions are now the standard for property operations teams everywhere – here’s why you can’t go without it:

[RECAP]: Most Impactful Property Operations Trends Coming Into 2022

Teams are heading into 2022 focused on growing – find out what that looks like based on the most impactful property operations trends in the industry

Coming To RealFocus 2021? Here’s What You Need To Know:

We’re so excited to welcome property operations teams to this year’s RealFocus event – and it’s almost here! If you’re coming to RealFocus, here’s a quick and handy guide so you’re ready to have the best day ever: What To Bring Per NYC mandates, our venue requires all event guests to show proof of vaccination alongside ID. Click here to … Read More

Why We’re Excited For RealFocus 2021 – In 2 Minutes Or Less

Check out our video on how your property operations team will the best day ever at this year’s RealFocus customer conference

Supercharge Property Operations Work With The InCheck Yardi Integration

InCheck’s Yardi Integration is here, helping property operations teams boost their efficiency and cut down on wasted time – especially for critical projects like turns and make readys. Here’s how: Cut Down Administrative Waste For teams who use Yardi, it’s easier than ever to get your InCheck account started and ready to go! InCheck automatically syncs with your Yardi account, … Read More

6 Ways To Start Your Property Ops Work Without Pressing A Button

Starting property work automatically – no emails, calls, or pressing buttons – means you have more time to strategize. Here’s how you can do it:

Get The Most Out Of Your Time At Apartmentalize 2021

For many people attending National Apartment Association’s (NAA) Apartmentalize conference this year, it will be the first large scale in-person event they’ve attended since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, titled “Focus Forward,” takes place on August 31 – September 2, 2021 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. In getting back into the swing of planning travel and hotel rooms, … Read More

Automate Your Storm Prep Strategy To Maximize Resiliency & Efficiency

As we enter the peak of summer, we are also approaching the height of Atlantic hurricane season, not to mention other summertime phenomena in other regions of the country. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that Atlantic hurricane activity will be “above-normal” in 2021. With this in mind, do you have a storm prep strategy in place … Read More

RealFocus 2021: 3 Reasons To Get Your Team’s Tickets Today

RealFocus is the property operations event of the year – here’s a few reasons why you can’t miss our all-day conference on October 14th in New York City.

The Simplified Guide to Scheduling Your Property Equipment Inspections

Regular property equipment inspections, or preventive maintenance inspections, keep your assets in working order. Here’s how to schedule them efficiently.

The Reporting You’ve Been Missing From Your Property Ops Toolkit

Property ops teams are using the InCheck Workflow Report to ensure no work falls through the cracks, portfolio-wide. Here’s 3 ways they’re doing it:

Getting Resident And Staff Feedback On Your Property Ops SOPs

Find out how property operations teams can benefit from feedback – and how they can capture it easily and efficiently:

Scaling Up: How Property Teams Are Expanding Their Portfolios Without Sacrificing Operational Quality

Expanding is a challenge for any team, in any industry – here’s some best practices on expanding your portfolio without overstretching your operations.

The “New” Unit Inspection, And What That Means For Your Property Ops Team

High quality, efficient unit inspections are critical for property operations success – here’s how other teams are performing better inspections today:

Measuring Property Operations Performance With The InCheck Executive Summary

Here’s how property operations teams are measuring (and improving) their work performance using the InCheck Executive Summary – and how your team can too:

Operationalizing An Awesome Resident Experience: Winter Edition

Find out how to standardize your property ops responses so residents stay positive – even in the freezing cold of wintertime.

Building Better Boiler SOPs [Part 2]: Using Tech to Operationalize Your SOP

In Part 1 of “Building Better Boiler SOPs,” we walked through the critical nature of boiler preventive maintenance, and how many teams are thinking about these processes on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.   But here’s the catch – if you have a written SOP, and it only exists in a static online manual or in a binder in a drawer somewhere, it’s … Read More

Building Better Boiler SOPs [Part 1]: Why It’s Critical To the Health of Your Property

Your property is a multi-million dollar asset, and preventive maintenance is the key to keeping it in good shape. “Preventive maintenance” is an easy phrase to say, but what does it actually look like for a property team that has 100 things to do and is constantly pressed for time? Let’s take the example of boilers. Hiding in the basement … Read More

How Is Your Property Ops Team Avoiding A Break Point?

9 in 10 teams will hit a breaking point this year based on a rise in workload – here’s how your team can avoid that, and stay on track:

Automating Your Bedbug Plan – From Prevention to Reporting, And Everything In Between

Dealing with bedbugs is a lot of work. Automating your processes can reduce administrative waste and minimize risk – read on for more:

From Forbes: 3 Ways Property Owners Can Mitigate Mold Risks

In this crosspost, David Crown shares three tips for preventing mold from wrecking your units – and your company finances.

Ready For Lightning-Fast Onsite Work? The New InCheck Mobile App Update Is Waiting For You!

We asked management teams like yours what they needed to be successful – and then we built those answers into the latest version of the InCheck Mobile App.

Here’s How Orgs Are Using “Teams” To Manage Holiday Work – And Why You Should Too

Learn more about one of InCheck’s most frequently used features, and how your company can start using “teamwork” to your advantage

RealFocus Spotlight: COVID-19 Changes, And What It Means For Your Buildings

We’ve learned a lot about COVID over the past several months – most importantly, how property managers can best protect the people inside their buildings. Commercial, residential, institutional, and retail teams have all developed building-specific or portfolio-wide plans for preventing spread at their properties. Those plans have evolved significantly over the past several months, based on the following: new state … Read More

How to Create Disaster Protocols for Your Property Management Staff [PART 2]

Here are 3 frustrating distractions we’ve heard over and over again from property management execs, and what teams some are doing to remove them.

What Is Smart Automation In Real Estate?

Property operations and management teams are embracing automation in their day-to-day work. But what does that mean, and how can it impact your team?

How to Create Disaster Protocols for Your Property Management Staff [PART 1]

Here are 3 frustrating distractions we’ve heard over and over again from property management execs, and what teams some are doing to remove them.

Every Inspection is a Missed Opportunity. Here’s Why.

Here are 3 frustrating distractions we’ve heard over and over again from property management execs, and what teams some are doing to remove them.

Best Practices: How Managers Are Handling Daily Cleaning & Disinfection

Cleaning & disinfection is front and center in the wake of COVID-19. Here are some best practices management teams are using to protect their tenants.

3 Ways to Automate Property Management Tasks – Quickly!

The automation revolution is transforming the world of property management. It’s providing companies with a faster and more efficient way to implement the standard operating procedures they’ve developed over the years – resulting in better-run buildings, better-performing property teams, and happier tenants.  Automation technology – “smart” processes and automatic assignments, follow-ups, and tracking – for property management promises precisely this: every staff member on … Read More

WATCH: Progressive Management Keeps Their Tenants Safe Using InCheck

See how the team at Progressive Management is keeping their buildings clean (and their team as safe as possible) using InCheck

Why Going Paperless Is Step Zero for Property Management

So you’ve gotten rid of most of the filing cabinets in the office. Most of your property information – tenant details, financials, maintenance requests – is all somewhere on your computer, whether it’s in property management software like Yardi, or in a spreadsheet. But let’s be honest – while most property management organizations like yours have gone paperless, the tech platforms … Read More

BISNOW COVID-19 Webinar: Key Points & Best Practices Summarized

Property management experts reviewed how they’re handling operations in light of COVID-19 during a recent BISNOW webinar. We’ve highlighted some key points:

NEW InCheck Feature: Plan Upcoming Work Better Than Ever Before

It’s more critical now than ever to efficiently plan out work that’s happening at your properties. InCheck’s latest feature helps you do it faster & better:

What Property Managers Should Take Into Account Amid COVID-19

We’re recapping the top ten issues property owners and landlords need to consider as they plan to confront the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reporting For Duty – The Top SiteCompli Reports Run By Property Managers

Stop scrambling to put together last-minute reports – SiteCompli’s most popular reports help management teams get info they need, instantly.

Duly Noted – The Top Notes Property Managers Are Adding To SiteCompli

Learn which kinds of work fellow property managers are deeming “noteworthy” in their SiteCompli accounts – and learn how you can do the same!

3 Distractions Property Management Execs Face (And How to Solve Them)

Here are 3 frustrating distractions we’ve heard over and over again from property management execs, and what teams some are doing to remove them.

4 Pains I Hear Every Day From Property Management Executives

Here are 4 key challenges we’ve heard over and over again from the property management industry, and what some teams are doing to combat them.

NEW InCheck Features: Mobile App Enhancements & Updates

The latest InCheck Mobile App updates help you perform faster inspections and track even more of what’s going on at your buildings – learn how!

NEW InCheck Feature: Supercharge Your Company’s Operating Manual

Bring your building operations guide digital – save time, improve your processes, and get more done across your portfolio with InCheck’s latest feature:

What Property Managers Are Doing Every Day: The Most Tracked Tasks In InCheck

We found the top Tasks property managers are assigning to their teams to get more done, faster, across all their buildings – check them out!

How To Build Your Team’s Standard Operating Procedures Library

How can you get your team members to take the right steps for every building across your portfolio? Build an SOP Library – here’s how:

Major Updates To The Violations & Building Operations Guide

The most important resource is back! Stay ahead & give your team the adequate training with the 2019 NYC Violations & Building Operations Guide.

Prepare Your Property for Every Season

Every season brings new property management challenges for your building portfolio. We’re breaking down common issues and how to prepare in this blog post!

Save Even More Time With 2 New InCheck Features

InCheck’s latest features make assigning work to your team even more automatically intelligent – find out how you can start saving time today:

Make a Website That Makes Money for Your Property Management Business

What should your company website include? How do you get started so prospective renters can find what they need?

3 Steps to Quality Property Inspections

Lack of routine inspections can add up to wasted time and money. The best solution for you is to conduct regular standard inspections on your investment(s).

4 Things You Need in Your Preventive Maintenance Plan

There’s one critical thing property managers need to make time for, or their buildings and equipment could suffer for it later on: preventive maintenance.

Why Your Property Managers Should Never Use Excel

Excel is amazing for calculating formulas, but it’s a woefully manual solution for property managers. Read & find out why it’s slowing you down

Do You Require Your Tenants to Have Renters Insurance?

Requiring your tenants to have renters insurance will benefit you both! Curious how? Find out the ins and outs of requiring renters insurance here!

Cooling Tower Compliance Questions Answered!

Cooling Tower Compliance doesn’t have to be tricky! Learn the best practices from our Q&A with Scott Lenzi, Cooling Tower expert.

Listen to SiteCompli’s Summer Camp Playlist!

We gathered our favorite summer tunes for your perfect working playlist. Read more, and listen in to our SiteCompli Summer Camp list on Spotify!

How Property Managers Use InCheck Teams to Get More Done

Work the way your organization is structured – only better. InCheck Teams makes sure the job gets done, no matter who’s onsite or on a shift.

Your Guide to SiteCompli Summer Camp 2018

Are you ready for four weeks of compliance news, SiteCompli updates, and summer fun? Join SiteCompli’s Summer Camp & learn the latest industry happenings.

Compactor Chute Cleaning and Treatment

The experts at Dial-A-Bug shared with us insights on maintaining pest-free buildings. Compactor and chute cleanliness is key when it comes to pest control.

Make Your Work Automatic with New InCheck Workflows

InCheck’s newest feature makes sure your team tackles projects the right way – your way – every time. Learn more about how Workflows make work simple.

SiteCompli Volunteers at The Bridge

This year marked SiteCompli’s 5th Volunteer Day, and we were happy to spend it painting, gardening, and assisting residents at The Bridge in Harlem.

Why Productivity is Your Biggest Property Management Pain

Is your property management team suffering from the productivity problem? Read more and find out why you’re not alone:

What To See At BuildingsNY 2018: 4 Can’t-Miss Takeaways

BuildingsNY is right around the corner! From webinars to demos to meeting the SiteCompli team, it’s a show you don’t want to miss. Have you registered yet?

The One Step You’re Missing in the Due Diligence Process

How does your team vet new acquisitions or prepare for new business? Don’t miss out on the very first step you should be taking – read more:

Announcing RealFocus 2018 – NYC’s Biggest All-Day Educational Event for Owners and Managers!

Don’t miss out on RealFocus 2018, the biggest educational event for property management & NYC compliance! Read & learn more about this year!

The Very Best ‘Best Practices’ for Residential Move-Ins

Moving tenants is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be – check out our guide for the four things most property managers miss during a move.

The Practical Guide to Talking With Your Tenants

Make the process of reaching out to your tenants simple and easy. Get our free guide to tenant outreach, from the moment of move-in to lease renewal!

It’s Back – Don’t Miss Out on Winning SiteCompli’s 4 Weeks of Compliance!

SiteCompli’s annual, seasonal compliance review is back, and this time you could be crowned compliance champion! Play now to win!

The Speed Release – 2 Newest Features now LIVE in your SiteCompli Account!

You need compliance information fast, so we’re giving it to you even faster. Log into SiteCompli to get equipment statuses and answers at lightning speed

Top Three Pitfalls of Property Managers – Everywhere!

Missteps with communication, paperwork, & complaints can leave you dangling off the proverbial property cliff. Read on to prevent the top 3 manager missteps

Stranger Things, Volume 2: Odd Happenings in Real Estate

Take a break with a short round-up of real estate’s strangest happenings during our annual Halloween-themed blog post!

What is the Internet of Things, and How Does it Impact Your Properties?

How can your real estate organization grow by connecting to the Internet of Things? Learn more about the future of property technology here.

Be the First to Be the Best – Nominate Yourself for a Checkmark Award!

Do you think your team deserves citywide recognition for being the best? Nominate yourself for a Checkmark Award, and stand out amongst the crowd!

We Found Your #1 Source for Compliance Information

Have you read all of the industry’s top compliance resources? Learn how to access them on-demand!

Unpacking the Problems with Package Delivery

One of the most frequently discussed issues in residential management is package delivery – how is increasing e-commerce sales affecting your buildings?

Three Reasons Why We’re Excited for RealFocus in 2017!

RealFocus 2017 is right around the corner! Here are some of the top three things you can look forward to at this year’s RealFocus.

BuildingsNY Show Recap: Your 5 Most-Pressing Questions, Answered!

We met with over 500 owners and managers at BuildingsNY, and answered some very critical questions. Here’s what you need to know.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit SiteCompli at BNY 2017

BuildingsNY is right around the corner! From webinars to demos to meeting the SiteCompli team, it’s a show you don’t want to miss. Have you registered yet?

Stranger Things: The Oddest Laws in Real Estate Compliance

In honor of the hit Netflix show, here’s some of the stranger real estate compliance things we’ve come across.

Announcing the SiteCompli Knowledge Center!

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Visit the most comprehensive compliance resource on the web – the SiteCompli Knowledge Center.

The Ultimate ECB Amnesty Resource

All you need to make sure your ECB fines are forgiven – don’t miss out on this limited-time ECB amnesty program run by the Department of Finance!

Are You Joining Us at RealFocus?

Make sure you’re not the only one left out of the all-day, all-compliance event at the Hotel Eventi on September 29th.

SiteCompli Rebuilds Mott Haven Community Garden

This year marked SiteCompli’s 3rd Volunteer Day, and we were happy to spend it rebuilding the Mott Haven Community Garden in the South Bronx.

Top Three Pitfalls for NYC Property Managers

Missteps with communication, paperwork, & complaints can leave you dangling off the proverbial property cliff. Read on to prevent the top 3 manager missteps

SiteCompli’s New Revamped Website!

The SiteCompli team is excited to announce that we have launched our new public website! This revamp features great content and new features.

What is Real Estate Compliance?

Most people entering a building don’t think about the laws that govern the structure they’re currently standing in. But perhaps you should and read our post