Curb appeal is one of the most important tasks of a site’s staff. Every employee should be activity participating in optimizing your marketing potential by continuously improving the curb appeal of your property. Organize your staff’s efforts by holding weekly staff meetings; talk about what was done last week, recognize members of your staff that […]
Curb Appeal: Looking Good All Year Around Read Post »
Hello Managers, Thank you to those who participated in National Night Out 2017! We want to hear about your event and see photos of your community. Please send a brief summary and photos to turton@cambridgeres.com. We will be compiling the National Night Out Newsletter very soon! Thank you
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Making a great impression with prospective applicants is critical to success! Here are some important reminders related to putting your best foot forward on property tours. Along those lines, below is a blank shopper report for your review, so you’ll know what we ask them to look for when they shop your properties. Additional information
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It looks like it’s going to be a hot one today. And tomorrow. In the Portland area, temperatures are expected to hit 108 degrees by tomorrow. Our coworkers in Oroville are expecting the same temperatures. We’re feeling envy for the relative coolness that our friends in Meridian ID are experiencing at 102 degrees today. The site staff at our southernmost
Hot Weather Forecasted – Some Tips to Prevent Heat Illness Read Post »
During this time of year the heat can become dangerous if you aren’t making sure to hydrate. Maintenance staff (and quite a few managers as well) are out in the direct sunlight, or often sweltering in a vacant apartment during these hot days, and are at risk of dehydration and heat illness. With this in
Maintenance and Managers: Heat Safety and Prevention Read Post »
A friendly reminder that National Night Out is next week on Tuesday, August 1st! You have already received an email containing a planning tool, draft letters for residents and local authorities, a recap newsletter from 2016, and funds that will go towards groceries and community activities. We will be following up after August 1st to request
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 1st Read Post »
Hello Managers, A friendly reminder to make sure that all of the employees at your property have completed their required Grace Hill training courses. Click the attachment for requirements, please make sure that all of your employees are up to date on their training courses by the end of this week. Please contact Lindsay Winkle in Human Resources
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It’s the time of year when we really focus on the condition of our resident’s patios and porches. This is always a challenging situation as we continue to inspect and re-inspect patios to ensure they are maintained in pristine condition. Refresh your memory when it comes to the list of allowable items for patios and
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As the days begin to warm up, windows will be open more often. Please make sure to prioritize maintenance requests to repair missing or loose window screens. These screens are very important for the safety of all residents, especially those living on upper floors. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more information on
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As the weather begins to get warmer, residents will be using patios, balconies and porches more often. This checklist as a friendly reminder for residents in shared community space. Items on patios should be limited to patio furniture in good repair, potted plants, and satellite dishes not attached to the building. Residents should be mindful
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Hello Managers, A friendly reminder that National Night Out is held on August 1, 2017. You should have already received email containing a packet of helpful information, letters, and a recap newsletter with highlights from events held last year. We look forward to seeing photos and a recap of your events this year. Please remember to take photos
Planning for National Night Out Read Post »
Here are some tips from our Accounting Department on cleaning up aged receivables. Please use this document as a helpful reference. If you have questions, please contact our Accounting Department.
Cleaning up Aged Receivables Read Post »
We’re starting to receive comments from sites regarding Septic Solutions or similar companies. These companies are sending unauthorized packages to sites containing chemical products. Please keep the following in mind… Beware of packages arriving at your site office Beware of ad solicitations that look like invoices Invoices appear to be authentic by using familiar logos
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Cambridge Real Estate Services is committed to conducting our business activities in a professional work environment. Your appearance is a reflection of you and of Cambridge, and is collectively important to our residents, clients, visitors and co-workers. Employees are expected to present a clean and neat appearance and dress according to the requirements of their
Dress Policy: Making An Appearance Read Post »
As a friendly reminder, if your site has a pool, all residents, no matter what age, have every right to enjoy the pool during all open hours of operation. Any enforcement of any rules or policies other than those that are clearly noted on the pool rules sign in the pool area are strictly prohibited.
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