Exceptional customer service is crucial to running any business, especially for property managers and landlords. 24/7 Customer Service Accessibility Being available 24/7 to accommodate tenants is vital to a strong client base. Have a process in place to address emergency situations that may arise anytime day or night. When businesses have round the clock access […]
Planning Your PCS Budget
Get a jump start on a smooth PCS move with AHRN.com’s PCS Budget. Planning ahead for move-related expenses will help keep you on track and reduce the financial stress of a military move. Selling Your Home? If you are a homeowner and plan on selling your current home, it is critical to start preparing as early as possible. […]
Safety and Security in Your Rental Property
As a property manager/landlord, the safety of your tenants is of the utmost importance. You must have a regular schedule for inspecting safety and security related items. Beyond simply having a regular schedule, keep a maintenance log to record the date the inspection was completed and any maintenance issues discovered and resolved. Below are common […]
How Long Do Major Home Systems Last?
You may not give much thought to your furnace, air conditioner, or water heater…until they stop working. Ever wonder how long larger maintenance items typically last…and how much they cost to replace? Here are some average life spans and costs to replace for large home maintenance items. Average Lifespan Average Cost to Replace Furnace 15-20 […]
Determining the Fair Market Value for Your Rental
Setting the proper rent amount for your rental is critical to filling your vacancy quickly. There are a number of factors to consider when setting your rent. Here are some tips for setting a proper rent amount. Review AHRN.com and other listing sites to see how many rentals are available in your neighborhood A quick […]
Your AHRN Message Center – Landlords and Property Managers
The AHRN Message Center is designed to facilitate safe and simple communication between you, prospective tenants, and the AHRN System Administration. Below are the types of messages you will receive and the action(s) required. Listing Update Notifications: You will periodically receive “Listing Requires Updating” email notifications requesting that you confirm the availability status of your […]
Apartment Community Listings in AHRN
If you manage an apartment community with many individual apartments, we realize that your inventory of available units can change daily. Here are some tips on how to best represent your apartment community in AHRN with the least amount of work. Enter one representative listing for each floorplan. For example, if your community has both […]
Using the Listing Title Field to Increase Listing Views
Military members searching for housing in AHRN often have numerous listings to select from. Use the Listing Title field to emphasize a primary feature of your property. The military member search process typically starts with selecting basic property features including bedroom and bathroom counts. This initial search usually returns a large number of listings in […]
Tips for Reducing Moving Day Stress
Orchestrating a PCS move can be very stressful, but here are a few basic tips that can help reduce the stress of a PCS move. Start Planning Early There are many tasks involved with a successful move. The most important task is to start planning for your move early. Early planning reduces stress during the […]
Don’t Forget Utility Costs!
Utilities costs can vary significantly across the US, depending upon both the location and time of year. Remember, a portion of your monthly BAH is intended to cover the cost of utilities (Heat, Electricity, Water) for your home. In 2018, the percentage of monthly BAH intended to cover utilities ranges from a low of 6% […]