The Property Management Blog

Property Management Software Advice Offers “Tech Savvy Property Management” Certification

Posted By: Guest Blogger February 1, 2010 at 3:32 pm | 2 Comments

At Software Advice, a key component of our mission is to encourage the successful adoption of technologies that make businesses more competitive, profitable and environmentally friendly.

Toward that end, we are excited to offer the “Tech Savvy Property Management” (TSPM) certification at no cost to those that apply. This certification rates property management firms on their adoption of property management software capabilities that:
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Survey Results: How Are Property Managers Using Technology?

Posted By: Chris Thorman December 16, 2009 at 5:47 pm | 12 Comments

Last week, Software Advice set out to learn about the state of technology among property managers and how they are using property management software. Thanks to the 70 of you who responded to our survey, we gathered interesting information on social media use, business growth, lead tracking, and other areas.

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Own to Rent: Breaking Down Fannie Mae’s Deed for Lease Program

Posted By: Chris Thorman November 16, 2009 at 4:53 pm | 19 Comments

The Federal National Mortgage Association, more commonly known as Fannie Mae, recently announced a new program designed to keep mortgage-challenged borrowers in their homes. The Deed for Lease (D4L) program allows qualified borrowers to relinquish the deed to their property and rent their home at the market rate for 12 months.

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Software Advice Adds Property Management Systems to Their Online Advisory Service

Posted By: Guest Blogger February 18, 2009 at 1:32 pm | 3 Comments
Software Advice has launched its Property Management Software Advice service, a free online resource that matches property management and real estate companies with the right software for their businesses.

With almost 30,000 monthly searches for “property management software” in Google, Yahoo and MSN, there is clearly strong interest in automating core property management business processes.

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