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Home/Resources/Free Resources for Property Managers/5 Productivity Boosting Tips for Property Managers

5 Productivity Boosting Tips for Property Managers

372 views 3 Updated on March 2, 2024 Karina Jugo

karina Updated on March 2, 2024 372 views 3

Productivity is a white whale that almost everyone is constantly chasing – and few chase it harder than property management professionals. In this business, you must be able to work quickly and efficiently to satisfy the needs of your clients and their tenants. This is the only way you’re able to scale your business which means you will need to plan ahead, stick to schedule, and get things done on or ahead of time. Those that are highly successful have figured out how this is done.

Of course, it doesn’t stop there: if you are the owner or team leader of your property management firm, then you are also responsible for managing contractors, office staff, maintenance workers, and other people under your company’s umbrella. All of a sudden, that white whale seems to have gotten scary big.

Nevertheless, productivity is what makes great management teams. It’s why your clients bring you on – and it can be the reason that they will keep you closer than a best-kept secret. If you want to get more work out of your workday, then consider these six productivity boosters that can help property management professionals shine.

TIP #1: Clean your desk.

This may seem uninspired – and sound like parental pestering – but your desk can be a surprising time-sink. It can be easy for something in sight to catch your eye and distract you from anything you’re working on.

Things like the sticky note on the corner reminding you of an upcoming company function or your cellphone next to your keyboard buzzing with a new email notification – this draws your attention and can take your mind off more important matters that need to be attended to. Clear your desk space of anything that may pull you from the task at hand.

TIP #2: Get together with your team.

You’ve probably had days where it felt like everyone was going in every direction except the right one. Needless to say, this can be a draining experience – not to mention inefficient. A daily huddle can be a good way to make sure that the entire team is on the same page.

Discuss actual issues and find solutions. Don’t waste time entertaining all the venting that usually comes when working with a team (save it for the therapists). Set aside time  to delegate tasks clearly so that your people know who is doing what. Always allow for questions and concerns to be addressed – the few minutes you spend handling them now can save you a lot of frustration and wasted effort later.

TIP #3: Delegate tasks clearly.

Jumping between tasks until they are finished is not as conducive as it may seem – in fact, it’s downright counterproductive. You’re mentally trying to keep up with the five or six things in front of you, which is akin to  playing a shell game and looking away every couple of minutes.

Focusing on one task at a time puts less stress on you mentally, reducing the odds of you mixing things up and making mistakes. For this reason, you need to trust your team members and learn how to delegate effectively.

Instead of multi-tasking, identify the unique skills and strengths of each member of your team. That way, you can get multiple things done by assigning the right task to the right person under the right circumstance. Stay on top of things by communicating instructions and the desired outcomes clearly.

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TIP #4: Breathe.

No matter how efficient or fast you are at your job, there will be times when things won’t go your way. The challenges of the job can be overwhelming for property management professionals, and that can take up a lot of space in your head. If it does, it will affect your performance – and not in a good way.

When things get overwhelming, remember to take a step back from time to time. Close your eyes, breathe, relax, and recharge. This will allow you to untangle your thoughts and reset your brain. If you stay mentally healthy and strong, then no bad day can destroy you – and your work quality will improve.

TIP #5: Make lists.

This goes along with many of the aforementioned items.  The overall objective is the same though.  By making lists you’re able to clear your mind of all the things you need to do so you can focus on the task at hand most effectively and efficiently.

Surprisingly in this digital age, I know of a number or property managers who still rely on the good ole’ daily planner. They list tasks according to priority, then cross out whatever is accomplished that day. Those that haven’t been attended to move to the next day’s list, and the process repeats itself.

There are also a number of methodologies out there that all generally entail a listing method of some sort. To find the method that works best for you, you may need to go through some trial and error.  But ultimately, getting those nagging to-do items out of your head will allow you to focus and be more productive overall.

Key Takeaway

Getting the most out of the day is one skill that property management professionals can’t succeed without. With only so many hours a day to connect with tenants, engage with vendors, complete work orders and perform maintenance tasks, you need to stay on top of things to remain productive.

No need to worry about having to wing it all though. With these productivity-boosting tips under your belt, that white whale won’t seem so big the next time you look at it.

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    Karina Jugo

    Karina Jugo is a content administrator at RentPost who works directly with real estate and property management experts to create resources and guides for property managers. She has more than 15 years of experience in content research and writing for various industries.

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    Jacob Thomason

    Jacob Thomason is the CEO and co-founder of RentPost, a powerful software platform designed to streamline property management for landlords, property managers, and owners. A seasoned software entrepreneur, Jacob brings a wealth of expertise spanning business concept design, software architecture, and development. Since 2009, he has been at the helm of RentPost, helping property professionals simplify operations and maximize efficiency.

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