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Multifamily Design: How Design Elements Connect Residents to Your Brand

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Thoughtful multifamily design draws people in and sets the stage for a relationship In a sea of multifamily communities that all seem to look and sound the same, how do you make your property actually stick in someone’s mind? Thoughtful multifamily design helps your community stand out in renters’ minds. What resonates with renters Renters […]

Positioning Your Multifamily Property as a Neighborhood Partner

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Key steps for positioning your multifamily property As you consider your branding and marketing plans for the new year, consider the bigger picture. Positioning your multifamily property as part of the larger neighborhood or community can open up new opportunities for growth.  Won’t you be my neighbor? Cue the Mr. Rogers theme song. Got it? […]

From Multifamily Resident to Part of the Family

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Each multifamily resident wants to feel a sense of belonging During a season when family gatherings carry importance, a multifamily community can become a chosen family. Here are some ways you can make each multifamily resident feel more like family.  Start with team meetings When a new resident moves in, your entire on-site team should […]

How Multifamily Branding Can Say “Welcome Home”

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Intentional multifamily branding creates a personality that resonates  Multifamily branding requires an artist’s touch as well as a strategic approach. The right logo and tagline set the stage, but a multifamily brand should really become a distinctive personality that welcomes people at every turn.  Lay out the welcome mat Remember the tagline “We’ll leave the […]

Your Secret Weapon for Stress-free Leasing

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Stress-free leasing in multifamily means partnering wisely Ahh, the prospective resident tour. A multifamily property team’s most important moment, and this one experience can make or break your vacancy rates for the month. No pressure. But what if we told you we know the secret to stress-free leasing? Stress-free? No way, you say. You know […]

Creating a Timeless Multifamily Brand

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A timeless multifamily brand transcends trends From generative AI to amenity wars, we can all get a little bit of whiplash trying to keep track of multifamily trends. We’re here to tell you that you can create a timeless multifamily brand without trying to keep up with the breakneck pace of every trend out there.  […]

Multifamily Marketing Can Be Fun!

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Adding some joy into your multifamily marketing efforts We know, that headline might feel a bit like a TV ad trying to convince you that cleaning toilets is fun. Hear us out, though. Your multifamily marketing can actually embrace and include fun – for you and your residents.  Here are some tips to help you […]

Creating Deeper Multifamily Resident Relationships

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Resident relationships can hold the key to future multifamily growth Your greatest asset for growth already lives within your community. When you create more intentional resident relationships, you tap into a source of referrals and even some amazing marketing content – if you take the right approach.  Reframe the goal Yes, lease renewals remain a […]

Multifamily Community Building Ideas

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Why multifamily community building pays off Hello (almost) summer! Vacations, cookouts and days in the sun beckon. While many of us dream about getting away from it all (ahh, Aruba, someday), have you thought about how to bring that sense of summertime fun to your multifamily community?  Community building helps bring your multifamily residents closer […]

Don’t Dis Their Ability to Shop for Apartments Like Pros

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Young adults react to budget and amenities as they shop for apartments If you have worked with Après Creative Group, you probably know that partners Kim Ziereis and Pauline are open books about their children with special needs. This year, Kim’s daughter and her post-high school transition class got to experience the world of apartment […]