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Twitter Updates for 2009-12-18

David Kotowski — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:21:00 +0000

Coke Zero encourages facial profiling | ajc.com – http://shar.es/aDheM #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-15

David Kotowski — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:21:00 +0000

Tower Place 200 sold for $32 million | ajc.com – http://shar.es/a8ZS5 – Another Atlanta office building foreclosed at a big loss. #
They just mentioned "It's a renter's market: How to get more bang for your buck" on the #TodayShow. Tune in. Should be ignorant. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-12

David Kotowski — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:21:00 +0000

Anyone familiar wtih this website? http://www.realestatelossmitigationcompany.com/ #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-23

David Kotowski — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:21:00 +0000

@LisaTrosien Ha. I'm not sure, but would you laugh if I gave myself that title? It sounds good and probably impresses folks who don't know. in reply to LisaTrosien #
RT @LisaTrosien Good morning!!! #AptChat is today at 4p EDT and we're talking Traffic Generation! Be there! #
Hi. Sorry I'm late. I just finished shopping a property. #AptChat #
Update your print ads and change them so they don't get stale. #AptChat #
I've always wanted to put buried treasures in print ads and make a game out of finding them. Or give a prize to all who mention. #AptChat #
@AptsForRent Ideally the cover would say "Follow the pot of gold. Check pg 3." Then page 3 would say… (con't) #AptChat #
@AptsForRent "Find the pot of gold on the page for *Target Comm* and then bring it to the office for your treasure." #AptChat in reply to AptsForRent #
RT @30lines You should be claiming your listings on Google, Yahoo, Bing and Yelp no matter what. All are free. #AptChat – YESSSS!!! #
@AptsForRent Yes. It's also a simple way to trick some of your prospects into reading 3 of your ads… More chances to be memorable.#AptChat in reply to AptsForRent #
@RoscoeAustin Hmm… I'm not sure I have any tips. Hopefully their partnership w/ Microsoft will bring Bing and you won't have to deal. in reply to RoscoeAustin #
Best wishes for a great weekend! #AptChat #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-20

David Kotowski — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:21:00 +0000

Please note that an "island kitchen" is not the same thing as a "kitchen island" and I am sick of seeing it mentioned in ads. #justsayin #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-09

David Kotowski — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:21:00 +0000

"Free for All Friday" sounds kinda scary, but I'm here regardless! #AptChat #
Good point @clairec345! As an industry we score lowest on follow-up on secret shops. We probably should focus on basics. #AptChat #
@CharityHisle Yeah, I didn't get that either. #AptChat in reply to CharityHisle #
I like to bring photocakes w/ property pics to schools. I get my cakes from Publix and I'm sure many grocery stores do them. #AptChat #
@trainingfactor You must have been at the Food-A-Thon parade this morning. #AptChat in reply to trainingfactor #
@HAAonline I LOVE http://www.moo.com! I've never used them for outreach, but I made "Friend Cards" using them. Very memorable. #AptChat in reply to HAAonline #
Make sure your service team members are well groomed and have a clean uniform. That sounds trivial, but it goes a long way! #AptChat #
@artchickhb Phone is still the most popular with office teams as follow-up, but that might be different if we surveyed (email). #AptChat in reply to artchickhb #
@gskatz NO! I like to give out plungers as part of a move-in gift. #AptChat in reply to gskatz #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-05

David Kotowski — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:21:00 +0000

@LisaTrosien I wish they'd put some effort into simplifying their different entertainment bundles. I'm clever, but it was too much for me. in reply to LisaTrosien #
@beckyamross You'd be surprised how many of your new move-ins you could call in 54 mins. Next time it's slow try checking in and saying hi. in reply to beckyamross #
@jonathansaar I could argue the same thing about Comcast. It's just Comcast's website was easier for me to figure out. True story. in reply to jonathansaar #
@LisaTrosien Ha. I was wrong. That sounds like they're taking a note from Comcast by employing tons of contractors to sign ppl up. in reply to LisaTrosien #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-02

David Kotowski — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:21:00 +0000

RT @AptChat Today at 4 pm ET – More Attention on Retention! w/ @SatisFactsDoug & @SFRJen from Satisfacts. Don't miss it! #AptChat #
Happy Friday Everyone! I'm back (after being MIA for the last 2 weeks). #AptChat #
@lisatrosien I missed you too, Lisa. #AptChat in reply to LisaTrosien #
@lisatrosien Resident retention is like filling your bathtub. You have to plug up the drain or all of your resources will be wasted #AptChat in reply to LisaTrosien #
From an onsite perspective, it's definitely better to contiually deal with ppl you know (current res) than someone new (new res). #AptChat #
We all know we are working to make $$. Besides that, why wouldn't you want to keep the same neighbors happy? It makes most sense. #AptChat #
@kdutyNMHC Without the customer you don't/won't have the asset. #AptChat #
@lisatrosien THAT IS MY BIGGEST PET PEAVE! I don't understand why companies are still backwards/behind on bonuses. #AptChat in reply to LisaTrosien #
RT @30lines: @SFRJen Cant say that I agree w/ you there. Take care of the residents, & the asset owner will be taken care of, too. #AptChat #
Just be nice to people. It's really that easy. #AptChat #
@lisatrosien I believe a resident's perception of our responsiveness to their concerns is the top reason why people don't renew. #AptChat in reply to LisaTrosien #
@30lines As an industry we don't train enough on non-verbal communication and how your intent can be misinterpreted. #AptChat in reply to 30lines #
@thompsonellen I completely agree! Even the UPS guy deserves a smile and a greeting (hopefully you'll even stand-up). #AptChat in reply to thompsonellen #
@SFRJen Good point! "My toilet is broken" could mean dozens of things. What is broken? Does it flush? etc. #AptChat in reply to SFRJen #
@thompsonellen Many companies do provide higher retention bonuses (if not an equal bonus). Gables pays MORE for renewals than new. #AptChat in reply to thompsonellen #
@thompsonellen To answer your question, YES! It would make a difference. Sales ppl understand $$. Pay more for new & get more new. #AptChat in reply to thompsonellen #
@beckyamross I'll bet your leasing people are more focused on prospects and new leases than renewals. Why not? It pays more. #AptChat in reply to beckyamross #
Technology like @Yelp, @AptRatings, and even Facebook can sometimes make renewals harder b/c of the gossip/rumors that happens. #AptChat #
@trainingfactor I'm sure @beckyamross's company cares A LOT about retention, they just don't know there's a better way. #AptChat in reply to trainingfactor #
@artchickhb I agree. You and I both feel the same way about responding to positive and negative feedback. #AptChat in reply to artchickhb #
RT @biggsbldg: Younger tenant also like to use instant messaging services to connect with us #AptChat #
@lisatrosien Residents make a decision about whether or not to renew before they even move-in. #AptChat in reply to LisaTrosien #
RT @kdutyNMHC: How come I got a welcome basket the day I moved in and a form letter the month before you want me to renew? #AptChat #
RT @Monika_33: @30lines #AptChat one complex I lived in for 3yrs had 13 property managers during that time. – I believe it. #AptChat #
Yay for another good conversation. Thanks @30lines, @LisaTrosien, @SFRJen, & @SatisFactsDoug for leading today's topic. #AptChat #
@satisfactsdoug I agree. That's something @AlbertMBerriz taught me. Sell Nothing. Solve problems. #AptChat in reply to SatisFactsDoug #

Twitter Updates for 2009-09-22

David Kotowski — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:21:00 +0000

Red Cross shelters in Metro Atlanta – http://bit.ly/gwQkw #atlflood #

Twitter Updates for 2009-09-21

David Kotowski — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:21:00 +0000

All of this rain in Atlanta seems like a good time to remind everyone of the importance of having renter's insurance. Protect your stuff. #
@CharityHisle Tell me about it. Last year b/c of the drought we almost ran out of drinking water and now we're practically floating away. in reply to CharityHisle #
@CharityHisle Yes, mudslides! I think this is the first I've heard of them being a problem in Georgia. in reply to CharityHisle #
@trainingfactor Really? You must be in Marietta/Cobb County. Looks to be getting the worst of it right now. Are you okay? in reply to trainingfactor #
@jonathansaar Good. I assume that update about your apartment flooding was a retweet. I thought you were underwater. in reply to jonathansaar #
Gwinnett County, GA police officials have asked residents to stop calling 911 unless their life is in imminent danger. #atlflood #
@CharityHisle I live in Buckhead and my car almost got stuck in water moving across Peachtree Ave yesterday. It didn't look that bad. Oops. in reply to CharityHisle #
RT @SpaceyG Careful what you wish for. Atlanta is trending on Twitter now. Welcome to hell. #atlflood #
To my friends flying from Dallas who doubted – RT @BlackSeaATL THIS SH*T IS CRAZY DOWNTOWN IS FLOODED –> http://twitpic.com/im5z3 #atlflood #
RT @SparkleAtl Hubby has hotel rooms available in Buckhead if you are flooded out of your home as we are. Tweet me if you need one.#atlflood #
Looks like we've got a brief break in the rain. Hopefully the streets can drain a bit before the next round. http://bit.ly/F2kPb #atlflood #

Jewish? Moving to Dothan, Ala., can net you $50,000 | ajc.com [del.icio.us]

DavidKotowski — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:47:10 PDT

Hmm... Do they need additional rental housing for the potential influx? This might be a good development opportunity (or something).

Home - Save United - Remove Glenn Tilton [del.icio.us]

DavidKotowski — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:51:10 PDT

Wow... is it really so bad that they made their own website against their CEO??? I don't think I'll be flying United for a while. I don't appreciate the negativity.

Free online photo editor with printing and slideshows [del.icio.us]

DavidKotowski — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:39:05 PDT

Get Your Walk Score - A Walkability Score For Any Address [del.icio.us]

DavidKotowski — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:43:14 PDT

Great way to check your community's Walk Score to provide to future and current residents. Helpful to prospects moving from out of state. Interesting to prospects who live in your area.