customer service
Learning from Your Customers
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Not a novel thought, but multifamily companies need to create a balance between two approaches.
On one hand, it’s essential to educate residents, prospects, and vendor partners about the home(s), amenities, and services you offer, as well as the policies and procedures governing your operations.
This helps to ensure that everyone understands what is expected of them and can help to prevent confusion and conflicts down the line.
Allowing those same humans to teach you and your multifamily company is also essential. By listening to their feedback, good and bad, you can learn about areas where your operations may be lacking and where there is room for improvement.
This constructive criticism provides beneficial insights into what your customers value, what they look for in a home, and all that comes with it.
Incorporating this feedback into your business practices creates a more customer-centric approach, thereby increasing vendor partner and resident satisfaction, loyalty, and retention.
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Perception
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Perception is a powerful thing. It shapes the way we see the world and, in turn, shapes our reality. In a way, our perception is our reality. And when it comes to business, this is especially true.
As a business, it’s important to understand how your customers perceive your brand and products is their reality. If they positively perceive your brand, they will be more likely to do business with you and recommend you to others. On the other hand, if their perception is negative, they may choose to avoid your business altogether.
One way to ensure that your customers positively perceive your brand is by consistently providing high-quality products and excellent customer service. This will help build trust and loyalty with your customers, making them more likely to perceive your brand positively.
Another important aspect of perception is branding. How your brand is presented to the world can hugely impact its perception. A powerful and consistent brand message and visual identity can help to create a positive perception of your brand in the minds of your customers.
Paying attention to how your brand is perceived digitally is also important. With the rise of social media, customers have more access to information about your business than ever before. This means it’s important to have a solid online presence and be active on social media platforms where your customers are likely to engage with your brand.
In conclusion, perception is powerful, and it shapes how customers see your brand and products. As a business, it’s important to understand that how your customers perceive your brand is their reality. By providing high-quality products and excellent customer service, having a solid brand message and visual identity, and maintaining a robust online presence, you can help to ensure that your customers have a positive perception of your brand and, ultimately, a positive reality.
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Customer Service – To Versus For
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When it comes to customer service, one of the most important things to remember is that service can’t happen to the prospect or resident – it has to happen for them. This means that instead of simply providing a service or an apartment to a customer, you should actively involve them in the experience and make it as personalized and tailored to their needs as possible.
One way to do this is by inviting the prospect or resident into the experience rather than forcing them. This can be done by asking them questions and genuinely listening to their responses rather than giving them a pre-determined scripted presentation. By taking the time to understand their unique needs and preferences, you can create a service experience that is truly tailored to them. You need the details to make the experience unique to them.
Another critical aspect of providing a customer-focused service experience is proactively addressing any issues or concerns. This means proactively identifying potential problems before they happen and taking steps to prevent them. By anticipating customer needs and taking action to meet them, you can create an efficient and effective service experience that is memorable and remarkable.
Being transparent and honest with customers throughout the service experience is also essential. This means being open and upfront about any delays or issues that may arise and being willing to apologize and make amends if necessary. You can build trust and create a more positive service experience by being transparent and honest with customers. People want to be ‘seen’ and ‘heard.’
Ultimately, providing a customer-focused service experience is all about putting the customer first and doing everything you can to create a positive and personalized experience for them.
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The Value of a Gift
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Gift-giving is a tradition that has been around for centuries. It is a way to show our loved ones that we care, appreciate them, and want to make them happy. But what is the actual value of a gift? Is it the cost or the effort put into it? Or is it something else entirely? Is there an effective use case in the business of Multifamily?
True Value
The truth is, the value of a gift is not about what went into giving it but how the person receiving it feels. It doesn’t matter if the gift was expensive or handmade; what matters is the emotion and thought behind it. A simple gesture can mean just as much, if not more, than an extraordinary one.
The sentiment behind the gift makes it unique, not the price tag. For example, a homemade card, a heartfelt letter, or an email can be just as valuable as a diamond ring. And the same goes for receiving a gift; the feeling that person gets is the most important thing.
Who will you gift today? When will you do it? Now seems like a good time!
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The Key to Exceptional Customer Service
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Customer service is an essential component of any business and is particularly important in the multifamily property management industry. After all, happy residents are more likely to renew their leases and spread positive word-of-mouth about your property. In contrast, unhappy residents may choose to move out and discourage others from renting from you.
One way to ensure top-notch customer service in multifamily property management is to “deliver low and slow,” just like we do with dessert. This means taking the time to attend to your residents’ needs and wants carefully rather than rushing through their requests or neglecting their concerns.
For example, a resident contacts your office with a maintenance issue in their unit. Instead of simply sending a maintenance worker to fix the problem and moving on to the next request, consider taking a few extra steps to enhance the overall experience for the resident.
First, acknowledge the resident’s concern and let them know that you take their request seriously. This could be as simple as sending a quick email or leaving a voicemail message to let them know that you’ve received their request and are working on a solution.
Next, keep the resident informed throughout the process. Let them know when the maintenance work is scheduled to arrive and the plan for fixing the issue. If there are any delays or unexpected complications, communicate these to the resident. By showing that you’re transparent and willing to keep them in the loop, you’ll be able to build trust and establish a positive relationship with the resident.
And One Service
Finally, don’t be afraid to go the extra mile. If the resident is delighted with the service they received, consider sending them a small thank-you gift or offering them a discount on their next month’s rent. These small gestures can make a big impact and help to create a memorable experience for the resident.
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