51 Ways…to Make the Most of This Business Interruption

Subject to employees adhering to best practices for “Stay-At-Home” directives and Social Distancing, here are some tasks we can all consider:

  1. Coordinate the Spring Cleaning Drop Box for Residents
  2. Complete a Landscape Evaluation…and present to your supervisor (only!)
  3. Patio and Balcony Inspections and Clean-Up
  4. Emergency Procedures Manuals to Be Complete
  5. Key Box Clean-Up
  6. Archive A Portion of Select Resident’s Files (more than 4 years residency) After Discussion with Compliance
  7. Archive Past Move-Outs
  8. Archive Past Business Records
  9. Email Folder Clean-Up
  10. Play at least 4 old Kenny Rogers Songs….Long Live “The Gambler”!
  11. Resident Email Addresses into Yardi
  12. Populate Yardi with Current Data
  13. Populate Tenant Tech with Current Data
  14. Be In Charge of Taking New Photographs of Property Exterior
  15. Research and Document Replacement Dates for Interior Components (on a unit-by-unit basis)
  16. Aged Delinquency Clean-Up
  17. Advance Planning for National Night Out
  18. On-Line Holiday Shopping….it is good for the economy!
  19. Vehicle License Plate Data Base Audit and Update
  20. Develop Assigned Parking Plan (if necessary yet missing from your community)
  21. Clean-Up Yardi Expired Lease Dates
  22. Study Your Property Budget!
  23. Pet Agreement Audit (don’t confuse Companion or Assistant Animals with Pets)
  24. Organize the Office Supplies Storage Dungeon (ahem, closet)
  25. Window Screen Audit
  26. Distribute Notices about Seasonal Air Conditioners
  27. Schedule Preventive Maintenance for Air Conditioners Owned by Property; Window of Opportunity is Second Half of April 2020
  28. Learn to Macrame….Again
  29. Stripe Parking Lot In-House
  30. Clean Out Maintenance Shop (if can be done in isolation but site employees living on site)
  31. Familiarize Yourself with Best Selling Handout “Cambridge Maintenance Specifications 2020”
  32. Get Current on Recertifications
  33. Get Ahead on Recertifications
  34. Spring Into Action Items Which Permit Social Distancing and Do Not Require Vendor or Off-Site Employee Assistance
  35. Call and Visit with Your Supervisor About Your Property’s Operational and Maintenance Opportunities
  36. Call and Visit with Your Property Accountant About Your Property’s Accounting Opportunities
  37. Call and Visit with Your Compliance Department About Your Property’s Compliance Opportunities
  38. Clean-Up A Maintenance Log for 2020….or start one!
  39. Clean-Up A Manager Log for 2020… or start one!
  40. Submit Past Maintenance and Manager Logs to Cambridge….finally!
  41. Refine Your Marketing Materials with Fresh Ads Suitable For Future Posting
  42. Re-Record your Out-Going, Business Office Phone Message….Particularly if it isn’t your Voice!
  43. Play at least 4 old Kenny Rogers Songs….Long Live “The Gambler”!
  44. Learn to Play a Musical Instrument
  45. Use the Internet to Learn About Your Neighborhood
  46. Use the Internet to Learn About Your Competitors
  47. Add One Thing to This List by Sending a Suggestion to info@cresapts.com
  48. Clean and Sanitize Your Office!
  49. Submit Data to Vickie Weisser at CRES Info for Your New Office Hours Sign….Survey Coming Soon!
  50. Document Sidewalk Conditions Which Can Be Addressed This Summer at Your Property
  51. And no matter what you do, Strive to Stay Healthy!

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