With the Flick of a Switch
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With the Flick of a Switch
IN THIS ISSUE March 2010 FEATURE ARTICLES p10 Who is the Real Management Guru? Investor Misconceptions When it comes to managing their property and ensuring it is profitable, investors need to be encouraged to seek the advice of a property manager. Lambert Munz, MPM® RMP®, shares a few common mistakes they might make if they don't. p11 Make an Environmental Difference with the Flick of a Switch Learn more about one of the Association's many new green initiatives—supporting a worldwide movement where people, organizations, corporations and governments come together to make a bold statement about their concern for climate change. p13 Are You Living the Code of Ethics? Accidental Discrimination Bill Evans shines a light on the assumptions we make every day without even realizing it, and brings up several interesting points to consider throughout the rental application process. p19 How to Boost Resident Satisfaction & Increase Retention Rates Check out five new ways you can build strong relationships with your property tenants without hurting your bottom line. You may be surprised how these small changes can make a big difference. p20 Take Advantage of the Recession: Focus on Renovation The consequences of a down economy aren't exactly all negative. In fact, it's the perfect opportunity to improve the properties you manage with discounted renovation services and materials. p22 Annual Past Presidents' Charity Golf Tournament NARPM® is excited to bring you a new event to be held prior to the opening of the Annual Convention and Trade Show. Sign up today! 11 MONTHLY COLUMNS p5 President’s Message p6 From the Desk of the Executive Director p8 Technology Matters p12 Legislative Scoop p16 The RVP Bulletin p24 Welcome New Members p26 Ambassador Program p27 Designation Classes 19 March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 | 3 EDITORIAL MISSION Since 1989, the NARPM® news magazine has been a key focal point for the organization. The Residential Resource keeps members up-to-date on association events, and provides valuable industry advice and insight. NARPM® members receive the Residential Resource as part of their membership, included in their annual dues. The Residential Resource is published monthly, with one combined issue for October/ November. Articles can be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]. Items mailed in for publication cannot be returned. Address changes may be forwarded to NARPM® National. The Communications Chair and Graphic Designer reserve the right to edit or refuse all publications for content and selection. Copyright © 2010 National Association of Residential Property Managers. All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproduced or translated without written permission. E-mail publications@ narpm.org for reprint permission. Statements of fact and opinion are the responsibility of the authors alone and do not imply an opinion on the part of the officers, staff or members of NARPM®. Any legal matters or advice mentioned herein should be discussed with an attorney, accountant or other professional before use in a particular state or situation. NARPM® does not endorse any advertisement in this publication. All readers are responsible for their own investigation and use of the products advertised. The Residential Resource is designed for the members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers by Organization Management Group, Inc. in Chesapeake, Virginia. (www.managegroup.com) OFFICERS Vickie Gaskill, MPM RMP CPM ARM® President [email protected] 800-755-5397 ® ® ® Tony A. Drost, MPM® RMP® President-Elect [email protected] 208-321-1900 Jayci Grana, MPM® RMP® Treasurer [email protected] 407-629-6643 Fred Thompson, MPM® RMP® Past President [email protected] 407-571-3650 REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS Thomas Guyer, MPM® RMP® [email protected] 360-748-4683 Candice Swanson, MPM® RMP® [email protected] 707-745-0924 Carolyn Rogers, MPM® RMP® [email protected] 719-632-3368 James Emory Tungsvik, MPM® RMP® [email protected] / [email protected] 253-852-3000 Stephen Foster, MPM® RMP® CCIM® [email protected] 210-340-1717 John R. Bradford, III, RMP® [email protected] 704-334-2626 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Michele A. Brassard, RMP® Communications [email protected] 407-629-6643 Andrea Caldwell, MPM® RMP® Long Range Planning [email protected] 408-978-8100 Nancy Jackson, RMP® Member Services [email protected] 561-738-0922 Susan E. Melton, MPM® RMP® Professional Development [email protected] 303-985-4670 John Parker, MPM® RMP® Governmental Affairs [email protected] 253-581-5199 Fred Thompson, MPM® RMP® Nominating [email protected] 407-571-3650 NARPM® NATIONAL 638 Independence Parkway, Suite 100 Chesapeake, VA 23320 P: 800-782-3452 F: 866-466-2776 www.narpm.org An award-winning publication, the Residential Resource has won a 2009 & 2007 APEX Award of Excellence, a 2006 Gold MarCom Creative Award, and a 2006 Communicator Award of Distinction for Print Media. 4 | March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 NARPM® NATIONAL Gail S. Phillips, CAE Executive Director [email protected] Cher Leadbeater Administrative Assistant [email protected] Mark H. Dunlap Membership & Chapter Support Manager [email protected] [email protected] Kristi A. Dunlap Communications & Graphic Designer [email protected] Carla Earnest, CMP Conferences & Conventions Coordinator [email protected] Barrett Stork Governmental Affairs Director [email protected] PRESIDENT’S Message Planning is part of who we are. Some do it quite well, and others do it when necessary—even if they do not realize it. One of the quotes that I always heard coming from my mom when things did not quite go the way I wanted them to was, “The best laid plans of mice and men….” (I am sure that is a famous quote from someone other than my mom, but when I was young, I knew no different.) Yes, we plan how we are going to college, when we are going to get married, how we want our business to succeed, and even what we want to do in retirement. Planning is part of who we are. Some do it quite well, and others do it when necessary—even if they do not realize it. NARPM® has a strategic plan. It is something that was diligently worked on by our forefathers (and mothers) a number of years back. It was their vision of what they wanted NARPM® to look like in the not-so-distant future. Every Board since the plan's inception makes sure that they are consistently making decisions that align themselves with that original strategic plan. You can read all about the NARPM® strategic plan, including our core values, themes, principles, and action plan, at http://www.narpm.org/about/strategicplanning.html. We update this page annually, so take a moment at the beginning of each year to be aware of our Association's goals for the future. This year, part of the NARPM® plan is to have as many regional conferences as possible. The purpose is to bring NARPM® home to as many members as possible. You see, there are a lot of members who do not have the opportunity to travel to the Annual Convention and Trade Show. As a result, regional conferences were conceived for those who wanted a more localized venue where ideas and information could be exchanged. The plan this year is to have regional conferences in Atlanta, Georgia; Spokane, Washington; Concord, California; Lakeland, Colorado; and Dallas, Texas. Most of the conferences are also offering education classes that can help you on the road to earning a NARPM® designation. Start making your plans for attending one of these. Just visit http://www.narpm.org/ conferences/regional-conferences for a list of dates and registration information. You can even download a flyer here to easily remind you of the upcoming dates. Don't forget to also let us know if you are attending on Facebook! It will be wonderful to see who will be going to each event and share in the excitement as it draws near. If you can, also start planning for the Annual Convention in my hometown of Seattle, Washington, October 13-15, 2010. New this year, will be the Past Presidents' Charity Golf Tournament on the 13th (see page 22 for details and a registration form). They tell me you do not have to be any good at golf, so guess what? I am planning on participating! (Those of you who know how I golf can stop laughing now.) Along with the golf tournament, this event offers many workshops, affiliate vendors that can help make your business more successful, and speakers to give you great industry insight and inspiration. This is one event you just cannot afford to miss! Planning is crucial in business and in your life. Have I mentioned it enough in this message? Whatever it is you are planning for, get it on your schedule now. I have to share with you just one more thought about planning. Oftentimes, life issues appear out of nowhere and disrupt our “best laid plans.” That is what happened to me this year. In case you have not heard, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2009. I had surgery in January, and so far, so good. My life plan took a little detour. I am well on my way to a complete recovery. I have just taken a little bit of time to reroute my plan. However, I expect that all of you will be soaring with the highest of the high by the time we are all through with 2010. That is my plan! Always Dare to Soar! Vickie Gaskill, MPM® RMP® CPM® ARM® 2010 NARPM® President March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 | 5 TECHNOLOGY Matters S HEDD ING SOME LI G H T O N T H E M AN Y M Y S T ERI ES O F O U R FA S T- PAC ED HI G H T EC H WO RL D. Online Learning & Support Michael Mino is president and CEO of PropertyBoss Solutions, a provider of property management software solutions that empower your business. He became a landlord in 1977 when he purchased his first rental units. A serial entrepreneur, he has started a number of software technology firms. For more information about Michael or PropertyBoss Solutions, visit propertyboss.com or call Michael at 864.297.7661 x26. Computer-based Training [CBT] – self-paced presentation of information in a sequential manner mirroring the flow of a user manual delivered on a CD-ROM. Web-based Training [WBT] – computer-based training delivered over a network (typically the Internet) using a web browser. Electronic Learning [eLearning] – used to describe anything from CBT/WBT to TEL. Learning Management System [LMS] – tool to facilitate delivery and administration (tracking and reporting) of learning programs. to apply technology to a specific situation. Instructor-led training is much more suitable for students who are new to a subject or need help on applying the skill to their specific situation. In addition, instructors can pass on best practices tailored to the student’s specific needs. Instead of removing the trainer from the process, we have found that technology is enabling the instructor to leverage their efforts and span the geography between teacher and learner (distance learning). Face-to-face training is considered the most effective method, but scheduling and travel costs make this approach unworkable in most situations. Web-based teleconferencing tools have bridged the distance gap, but an open-ended interaction between student(s) and teacher can be more challenging with the limits of current teleconferencing technology. We have found that a blend of the structure of classroom training with the flexibility of webbased training is the most effective approach. With thoughtful analysis, the important topics of a training session are grouped into units that can be delivered in 45–60 minute modules. Descriptions of these modules are provided in an online learning catalog. The student can choose the topics of most value to them in the order and timing that best suits their needs. An online shopping cart provides the ability to select, schedule, and pay for their training when required. These approaches all use varying amounts of technology to facilitate a self-service, self-paced learning environment. Most of the direction in online learning is to remove one-on-one involvement between the instructor and the student. As with any use of technology there are both advantages and disadvantages of this approach. Self-paced, self-directed training works well for students who are already familiar with the concepts of what they are learning, are self-motivated, and have an innate ability to pick up new skills quickly. Self-paced instruction is good for learning rote skills on how to perform an activity. It is not typically very helpful with understanding complex concepts or how ONLINE DOCUMENTATION Most vendors have supplemented or replaced paper manuals with interactive electronic versions. The simplest form is a help file which can be accessed on CD-ROM or via a one-time download. The advantage to this approach is that once the help file is obtained, no further connectivity or download is required. The disadvantage is that it is only as current as the last update preceding the issuance of the CD-ROM or download. An online approach provides you access to the most current documentation. Maintaining accurate and effective documentation is an ongoing activity. One technique that we use is something we call IntelliHelp. This system logs Ain’t technology grand—when it works—or perhaps more accurately stated, when it works the way we want it to? Ironically, when technology fails us, the best answer to our problem is to use more technology to get back on track. Let’s look at three approaches to resolving technical issues ranging from proactive to reactive: online training, online documentation, and online assistance. TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING (TEL) According to Wikipedia, “technology enhanced learning (TEL) refers to the support of any learning activity through technology.” It is one of many terms used to describe the use of technology to improve the learning process including: • • • • 8 | March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 Make an Environmental Difference With the Flick of a Switch Climate change is happening all around us and its pace is accelerating. From melting glaciers to increasingly intense weather patterns, climate change is already impacting life on Earth. Urgent action is needed now to save our planet for future generations. On Saturday, March 27, 2010, millions of people around the world will join together to make a visual call for climate action for one hour—Earth Hour. Beginning at 8:30 pm local time, individuals, schools, organizations, businesses, and government leaders across the U.S. will turn off their lights for one hour to signal their concern about climate change in what will be the largest event of its kind in history. The message is simple—there is no time to lose. We must take action to address climate change now. With every flick of a light switch, each of us will send a signal that we want lasting action on the escalating climate crisis. The involvement by individuals will be amplified by the hundreds of iconic landmarks that will go dark during Earth Hour, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Las Vegas Strip, the Empire State Building, Mt. Rushmore, the National Cathedral, and more. In addition to making a bold statement on climate change, Earth Hour provides a forum in which people can engage on climate issues and find ways in their own lives to become part of the solution to this global threat. As a property manager, Earth Hour is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to fighting climate change in your community. Chances are, you are already taking steps to work toward a greener—and more efficient—business. Use Earth Hour as a time to announce these initiatives. It is easy to get involved. Register your property at www.EarthHour.org where you can access toolkits, templates, and ideas on how you and your residents can spend Earth Hour. Invite fellow property managers to join you, and encourage your residents to show their support by joining the movement online. By working together now, in our communities across the country, and in cooperation with nations around the world, we can find solutions. + NARPM® is proud to be listed as an Organization Supporter of Earth Hour. Read what your fellow members are saying about this exciting event! It would seem there are definite changes going on with our atmosphere and the delicate balance of man and planet. As a citizen and fellow NARPM® member, I believe our involvement with the Earth Hour in March allows each of us to lend our voices to a worthy cause. Our stewardship of the delicate place we call Earth is a privilege and a responsibility. I hope that you will join your fellow members and I in participating in this worthy event. Michele Brassard, RMP® 2010 Communications Committee Chair In 2008, my wife and I adopted our first child and my whole world turned upside down. I no longer see the world through my own eyes. The choices I make now do not just affect me, but will affect him also. I am committed to do what I can to preserve this earth. If we could all err on the side of caution in regards to climate change, energy conservation, and recycling, we all could leave our children and grandchildren a better place to live. I am happy to support NARPM® and Earth Hour. Andrew L. Propst, Park Place Property Mgmt. The Association's support of Earth Hour symbolizes our commitment to issues that affect us as a world community. The acts of some affect the world as a whole, and the human community is becoming more interconnected all the time. By recognizing and contributing to the discussion on these social changes and issues, we share with the public our true heart as an association. Michael Ebert, RMP® Austin Landmark Property Services, Inc., CRMC® Leslie M. Aun is vice president of media relations and external communications for World Wildlife Fund. She leads a team of media professionals in providing communications and media outreach activities for the United States office of the world’s largest global conservation organization. She also serves as managing director for WWF’s Earth Hour U.S. WWF works in more than 100 countries, delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, halt the degradation of the environment, and combat climate change. This is not an endorsement of any political agenda; rather, it is simply a public relations effort to raise awareness of NARPM® through other marketing channels and support our many new green initiatives. March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 | 11 LEGISLATIVE Scoop KEEPING OUR MEMBER S C URRENT ON THE NE WEST INDU STRY L AWS AND P O LIC IES NATIONWIDE . Just the Facts Please! John Parker, MPM® RMP®, holds a BA degree from Alaska Pacific University. Prior to becoming a property manager, John was a teacher, a clothing store manager, and real estate sales associate. He has been involved in the real estate industry since 1973, when he bought his first fixer-upper. John is currently serving as Chair of the NARPM® National Governmental Affairs Committee. When he is not working, he likes to read, golf, hike, woodwork, and travel. We often read—on a website, via a social network, or in an e-mail—about some event or fact that really sends us into the stratosphere. Sometimes, these turn out to be true, but many times they are only partially factual with just enough ring to them to sound like they are absolutely accurate. How do we go about verifying the accuracy of statements before we fall victim to it’s-in-print, therefore-it-must-be-true syndrome? How do we interrupt the cycle of e-mail forwards and slow down the spread of flawed information? One place you can start with is a search engine like Google. In the search box, type in the topic and check the corresponding list. You will often get the same rumors, but sometimes you will get a knowledgeable response that dispels the rumor. A good source to check on urban legends is http://www. snopes.com. Snopes has a front page that categorizes the most popular inquiries. It also has a search function, so you can explore quickly. YouTube has a Video Guide to fact checking. This video shows some of the techniques reporters from the St. Petersburg Times use to verify facts politicians use or that are found in the media. This video is a part of the YouTube Reporter's Center at http://www.youtube.com/reporterscenter. Another site that can be useful is PolitiFact TruthO-Meter: Fact vs. Fiction. This is a site sponsored by CNN. It is not always current, but during election years, it seems to be more pertinent to what is in the news on a daily basis. Many newspapers also have a section of their websites devoted to accurate reporting. The Wall Street Journal has an article about this at http://online. wsj.com/article/SB122339946870411861.html. This article gives several examples of misleading quotes used in political ads. Wikipedia has an article about accurate reporting at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fact_checker. It is brief, but does provide some guidance. Surely not a last resort, but another venue to check is http://parklibrary.jomc.unc.edu/factcheckers2004. html. This is a journalism school that has a refer- 12 | March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 ence desk that bills itself as the “Fact Check for the Internet” at http://www.refdesk.com/welcome.html. The site includes an interesting laundry list of sources used by journalism experts to check accuracy. The reference desk at http://www.refdesk.com/ fastfact.html has a diverse list that includes sections on many topics, but one of the most useful is a section titled “Ask the Expert.” You can submit a question to one of 54 different experts and get an answer or explanation. Fact Check.org is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The APPC was established by publisher and philanthropist Walter Annenberg to create a community of scholars within the University of Pennsylvania that would address public policy issues at the local, state, and federal level. During election years, it seems that many sites pop up the track claims by politicians during their campaigns. One was by The Washington Post and was called simply the “The Fact Checker.” One that tripped me up was one that alleged to be a straightforward, trustworthy site. It turned out to be sponsored by a major political party who was using the site to push their election jargon. They used a nondescript name in the title to disguise their affiliation, but it was revealed in the About this Website section at the bottom of the page. Always check to see who sponsors the page, and take their slant into account. Finally, there are many research institutes on the web that have issues tracking sections. You can find many of them by doing a Google search on public policy research. We have recently added a Federal Legislative section to the NARPM® Governmental Affairs Resources Page, where you will now find links to OpenCongress. org. This site has a wealth of searchable information on current and proposed federal legislation. I found 104 bills that referenced property management when I searched in January. By using sites like those above, we can help stop this stream of false and misleading information. + Are You Living the Code of Ethics? Accidental Discrimination Okay, fess up. How many times have you discriminated against people today? No, really, I can think of several for myself, and I have not even had lunch yet. Let me give you an example. This morning, on the way to the office, I allowed a commuter in a little silver and blue smart car to merge in front of me in traffic. After that, I did everything in my power to stop a driver in a huge red Dodge pick-up, tagged War Wagon on the side, from doing the same thing. It is obvious to me that I have a bias towards ecologically friendly folks, and that I discriminate against drivers of ”alleged“ gas guzzlers. That is okay, though. There are no laws that say I cannot discriminate against certain classes of motor vehicles. It is also okay if I discriminate against applicants for a rental property if they smoke or have a cocker spaniel. Smokers and cocker spaniels are not protected classes of people! NARPM® was founded in 1987, and immediately took on the task of enhancing the ethical behavior of the membership. In 1994, the NARPM® Code of Ethics and Standards of Professionalism were completely rewritten. Article 2 of the Code discusses discrimination, and states, “The Property Manager shall not discriminate in the rental, lease, or negotiation for real property based on race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, or handicap and shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning discrimination.” The NARPM® Code of Ethics needs to mean more to the membership than just words on a piece of paper. When the Code loses its meaning, it will indeed become just words on a piece of paper. That sounds pretty clear and straightforward, right? Well, all is not as simple as it seems. I suspect that I also discriminate against protected classes of people every day—although it is not something I am trying to do. Sometimes, I am just tired, in a hurry, or distracted. I admit that I am an ”early bird.“ I rise early, go to the office early, and go to bed early. I also bet that I spend more time with a telephone inquiry about a property in the morning than I do in the late afternoon. Have I just discriminated because I did not use the same words in my property description? Probably so, and I really do make an effort to treat all callers the same. You cannot always judge a book by its cover. Years ago, I was waiting for a prospective tenant at a property, and, to say the least, the applicants did not look at all like me. The applicants had several tattoos and piercings, and they dressed substantially more casually than even I did at the time. After I caught my breath and showed them the property, they expressed an interest in completing our application package. During that process, I noted they also owned an extensive collection of dart frogs. Are dart frogs poisonous? Not sure. Anyway, I processed the applications and guess what? The landlord also collects dart frogs. Now, almost four years later, the tenants are still in the property, and happily going about their business. I am just saying—try not to make assumptions on appearances alone. Do you think technology can help us in our quest to avoid discrimination? I would really like the capability of signing leases and presenting our new tenant orientations by video. Stick the new tenants in the conference room, turn on the video, and all new tenants hear the same words with the same inflections in the presenter's voice. Everyone receives the same information, and the lease signings will all be consistent. I know there will be specific questions, but overall, this should ensure consistency. What is your experience with discrimination? Do you make diligent efforts to treat all persons equally? Do you speak with all callers the same, or are you distracted when in a hurry? Do you treat all visitors to your office the same, or do you offer some visitors coffee and not others? These are all things we have to consider. As professional property managers, we must hold ourselves to a higher standard if we expect the public to respect us and our profession. Try to do the right thing—even when no one is looking! + Bill Evans is the co-owner and broker of Austin REAL Pros, REALTORS®, and has been an active participant in residential and commercial property management since 1995. He is a candidate for the RMP® designation, and hopes to earn the designation in the next few months. March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 | 13 Proud to be the 2010 Official Partner Rentals.com Is Dedicated To Grow NARPM By: Rob Massey, Jr., CPM Over the last seven years, Rentals.com (formerly RentClicks.com) and NARPM have built a mutually beneficial partnership. Together, Rentals.com and NARPM have worked to grow the relationship with the goal being to grow NARPM membership across the country. With that objective in mind, Rentals.com has now agreed to offer its most aggressive program to date in order to increase new NARPM membership. This year, Rentals.com will pay for new membership to the organization for any one person from a property management company that does not have a NARPM member within it. This new member program is specifically built to significantly grow NARPM membership and continue to support NARPM today and in the future. As a company committed to NARPM we also plan to: Assist with New Chapter Development – Rentals.com is in the unique position of utilizing its existing customer base to promote NARPM membership. Now, in addition to arranging for new chapter development meetings, Rentals.com will pay for the first year’s dues for new members who meet the above qualifications further increasing our ability to assist with new chapter development. Boost Small Chapters – Rentals.com will sponsor chapter meetings for those chapters that have fewer members. The new member promotion will further enhance this effort as well. Sponsor Regional, State and Local Events – Consistent with previous years, Rentals.com will continue to sponsor many local, state and regional NARPM events. Existing NARPM members can help grow the association in conjunction with the Rentals.com new member offer by bringing qualified non-member candidates to these NARPM events. Save 25% off Your Next Rentals.com or RentalHouses.com Ad 14 | March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 Top Ten Reasons for Using Rentals.com? 10. Rentals.com was founded by NARPM members who are focused on the rentals industry. 9. Rentals.com has recently doubled its Account Management and Customer Care team to assist its valued customers. 8. Rentals.com has an iPhone App for renters. 7. Rentals.com is constantly thinking of more ways to help grow NARPM. 6. Rentals.com integrates data with leading property management software companies. 5. Rentals.com was the NARPM Affiliate of the Year in 2005, 2006 and 2008. 4. Rentals.com has been the NARPM Partner every year since 2004. 3. Through My.Rentals.com, Rentals.com tracks the effectiveness of every ad for Property Managers. 2. Rentals.com is growing its site traffic through search engine optimization and search engine marketing, which means more potential renters for your vacant properties. And the #1 Reason for Using Rentals.com is... 1. Rentals.com is focused on delivering more leads and leases than any other website in the rental industry. Call toll-free (866) 730-7177 or e-mail [email protected]. Rentals.com, RentalHouses.com and RentList.com are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of PRIMEDIA Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. © PRIMEDIA Inc. 2009. All rights reserved. 1/10 March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 | 15 Northwest: Tom Guyer, MPM® RMP® Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming. Pacific: Candice Swanson, MPM® RMP® California, Nevada, Hawaii. Southwest: Carolyn Rogers, MPM® RMP® Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico. North Central: James Emory Tungsvik, MPM® RMP® North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana. Northeast: James Emory Tungsvik, MPM® RMP® Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, Ohio, West Virginia. South Central: Stephen Foster, MPM® RMP® CCIM® Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana. Southeast: John R. Bradford, III, RMP® Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi. Landlord Essentials Introducing PROMAS Central On-line: PDF Owner statements PDF Tenant statements Owner/Tenant activity Documents Call 888-591-5179 [email protected] * Web-based property management accounting solution * Internet accessible from anywhere * Owner and tenant portals for easy access * Track financial transactions by property * Complete tenant history Free Demo - www.promas.com [email protected] 888-591-5179 stands alone - PROMAS not required March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 | 17 Take Advantage of the Recession Focus on Renovation Tom Stokes, MPM® RMP® CPM® CCIM, is president of EpiCity Real Estate Services, CRMC® AMO®, a past president of the NARPM® Atlanta Chapter, and a former member of the NARPM® National Board of Directors. EpiCity is a full-service real estate company licensed as a Georgia general contractor, and provides a vast array of services to a diverse client base. Visit EpiCity.com, call 1-888-233-0203, or e-mail [email protected] to explore how EpiCity can assist you or your clients with their real estate needs. A property manager’s primary responsibility is to help its clients preserve their assets. In this economy, everything is tough. Values are down, rents are down, and occupancy is down. However, labor and some material costs are down as well, and that makes this the perfect time to improve the properties that you manage. It is just like acquisition investing. One wants to buy—in this case renovation services—when the prices are down. This will help keep properties competitive in this difficult marketplace. The current economy has been especially tough on the building and remodeling industry. As a result, many builders and remodelers have more time on their hands, so you can get a better value at a lesser expense. Products are also more readily available, and some are less expensive. We have learned from our experience and research that some of the best projects that add value to your clients’ properties include upgrading the kitchen, adding a bathroom, increasing energy efficiency, and enhancing curb appeal. KITCHEN If you talk to any real estate agent, they will tell you that upgrading and updating a kitchen will add value and appeal to any home. Updated flooring, cabinets, countertops, and appliances will create a completely new look. If your client does not have the budget for an elaborate kitchen remodel, you can be more creative and replace the details to give it a new look. Simple things like installing a new countertop, resurfacing/replacing the faces on cabinet doors and drawers, a fresh coat of paint, and swapping out cabinet knobs and drawer pulls can give the kitchen an updated look. BATH & BASEMENT Just try to find someone who does not need an extra bathroom! A new bathroom or a half-bath can add a great deal of value to a home. Think about the older split level homes that had both bathrooms upstairs, 20 | March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 and yet the family spends all its time on the lowest level. A half-bath downstairs would greatly increase its appeal. Or, what about finishing some or all of that extra basement space to add a theatre room, pool room, or children’s play area? ENERGY EFFICIENCY Energy efficiency is in the news every day. Green building is all the buzz. So what does it mean to a property manager? From the simple things like light bulbs to the bigger projects like air barriers and insulation, increased energy efficiency is something that people are going to want. The new ENERGY STAR federal tax credits provide a 30 percent tax credit up to $1,500 in 2009 and 2010 for certain windows and doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, water heaters (non-solar) and Biomass stoves. For Geothermal heat pumps, solar panels, solar water heaters, fuel cells, and small wind energy systems, there is a tax credit on 30 percent of the cost with no upper limit through 2016. There are also ENERGY STAR appliance rebates available. For additional information on energy efficiency and these programs, be sure to check out www.energystar.gov/taxcredits. CURB APPEAL You want your property to look good inside and look welcoming on the outside. If it is a multi-family property, not only do you want the grounds to look good, but you also want the parking lot well maintained. Lawn maintenance and landscaping are key to bringing residents in and keeping them there. Pest control is also an important factor. And do not forget what a fresh coat of paint can do for the outside. Whether you are managing homes, multi-family communities, or office parks, now is the time to help your clients maintain their properties. By knowing the available renovation services and obtainable tax credits, you can add great value to your clients’ properties at a fraction of the cost. + A LETTER FROM BOB MACHADO, MPM ® RMP® PAST PRESIDENT OF NARPM ® AND MEMBER OF THE SACRAMENTO CHAPTER As a past president of NARPM®, I have a lot to be thankful for. While each past president spent a considerable amount of time and money helping to make the association a success (we currently have over 2,600 members), all of us have benefitted from Robert Machado, MPM RMP® CPM®, owns Home® Pointe Property Management, RAM Property Services, and Creekside Lawn Care, which manage and maintain 2,000 residential and commercial units in the greater Sacramento region from three offices. Bob is a past national president of NARPM® (1996–97), and was a founding member of the Sacramento Chapter and past chapter president (1992–93). those efforts by receiving education, networking, business referrals, and leadership experience. Many of us have developed life-long friendships as well. During the 2009 Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, I began to think that the past presidents could create an event to celebrate NARPM® and its success, have an opportunity to see our fellow members, and give back to our communities all at the same time. A proven vehicle to do this is a golf tournament. The date will be Wednesday, October 13, 2010, just before the opening of the 2010 Convention. Both the golf tournament and the convention will be in Seattle, Washington, this year. It may be wet, but I am betting on sunshine. This event is not just going to be a celebration. It is also a charity event. My plan is to have each past president that participates take a turn and direct the proceeds from that year’s event to the charity of their DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER! 22 | March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 choice. To get the ball rolling, I have chosen Creative Living Options (CLO) in Sacramento as my choice for 2010. This non-profit places adults that are not able to live on their own in rentals of their choosing. It also provides 24/7 care, as needed, so that the person, usually along with a roommate, can have a life outside of an institution or group home. I know it works because my son, AJ, who is 23 years old, lives in an apartment in downtown Sacramento with the help of CLO. He rents an apartment, with a roommate, from fellow NARPM® member, Robert Winger, MPM® RMP®. Find out more about this unique organization at www.creativelivingoptions.org. Our goal is to raise $10,000.00, which will be presented to CLO at the Convention this year. We need your help to make this event a success. Mark Kreditor, MPM® RMP®, Past President from Dallas, Texas, has agreed to raise funds from our affiliate members by securing sponsors for the event. Chris Hermanski, MPM® RMP®, Past President from Portland, Oregon, has located a great local golf course (http://www.newcastlegolf.com/subcontent. aspx?SecID=769) to work with. Betty Fletcher, MPM® RMP®, Past President from Little Rock, Arkansas, is working on signing up players. I would like each of you to come to the event and play golf, or come and be a caddy, cheerleader, friend, or sponsor. A round of golf will cost $150 which includes a box lunch. We know that some of you do not golf. Please do not let that stop you from participating! We are also accepting donations of your choosing as a Friend of CLO. The point is to have some fun, network on the golf course, and raise some money for a worthy charitable cause. I hope each and every one of you will be a part of this and participate as a player, sponsor, caddy, friend, or recruiter of golfers. + ☞ MEMBERSHIP Growth A WA RM WELC OME TO ALL THE NE W MEMBER S WHO JOINED FROM DEC EMBER 18 – JA NUARY 22. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS Terri Alcala Action Properties Roseville, CA 95678 916-786-0649 Joseph F. Bielski JBA Property Management, LLC Fort Worth, TX 76102 800-522-4011 Stephanie A. Bielski JBA Property Management, LLC Fort Worth, TX 76102 800-522-4011 William B. Briggle Macaw Properties, Inc. Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 407-774-1874 Kurtis Bunck RE/MAX Properties, Inc. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719-590-4752 Mona Giuliani Giuliani Properties, Inc. Los Banos, CA 93635 209-338-8707 Michelle Jones ERA Anchor Properties Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-898-7800 Martha Chrisman Marty Chrisman Property Mgmt. Canyon Lake, TX 78133 210-326-5824 Bonnie Golden Golden Rentals & Mgmt. Services El Prado, NM 87529 575-758-9001 Thomas M. Kenny T.M. Kenny Property Services McLean, VA 22102 703-300-2911 Joyce Compton Aquia Realty, Inc. Stafford, VA 22555 540-850-5501 Cheryl L. Halloran Pointe South, Inc. Pensacola, FL 32507 850-492-2600 Kim Knights Florida Executive Realty Brandon, FL 33511 813-623-2800 Jeanne Crouch Day-Lum Rentals & Mgmt. Hilo, HI 96720 808-935-4152 Danny L. Hardeman Blue Crown Properties Dallas, TX 75244 214-432-4115 Victoria Lacey Lacey Real Estate Services Jarrell, TX 76537 512-791-3522 Michael Cummings GKR Properties, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-885-6718 Charlene M. Hart Mountain West Properties Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-221-1640 Bill Lampert Elite Property Mgmt. & Leasing Spring Hill, FL 34606 352-688-6500 Paul Davalos Century 21 United Davalos San Antonio, TX 78228 210-734-7253 Ashlie Haupt Dave Poletti & Associates Seattle, WA 98109 206-286-1100 Phillip H. Lancaster Rock Point Real Estate, LLC Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 423-400-0101 Dennis K. Dodson II Oakstone Properties Richmond, VA 23238 804-426-1660 Donna Hilderbrand Donna Hilderbrand, Inc. Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719-540-6404 Sherri Lindsey Centennial Management Shawnee Mission, KS 66285 913-648-1500 Chad Eichten Midwest Realty Services Plymouth, MN 55447 763-478-8067 David Hunt W.A. Krauss & Company Sunnyvale, CA 94087-2396 408-737-2300 Jordan Maddocks Keyrenter Property Management South Jordan, UT 84092 801-783-1303 Joel Elliott EW Capital Management, LLC Atlanta, GA 30349 404-343-2794 Paul Ilami Denton County Property Mgmt. Denton, TX 76202 940-735-1999 Elizabeth A. Madsen Caravan Properties, LLC Colorado Springs, CO 80915 719-570-0240 Cathy A. Forsythe 1st Choice, REALTORS® Loveland, CO 80537 970-669-9696 Richard G. Jacobs Maryland Residential Mgmt. Co. Crofton, MD 21114 410-451-3300 Jeffrey Malik San Diego, CA 92110 619-884-7500 Nicolas Gardner Century 21 J. Pagel Realty Tucson, AZ 85712 520-795-7031 George E. Johnson 24 | March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 All County Cumberland Prop. Mgmt. Atlanta, GA 30339 770-431-4633 Mia Micaletti Field Street Properties Lombard, IL 60148 630-613-9390 Gilbert Moses Century 21 United Davalos San Antonio, TX 78228 210-734-7253 Kathy T. Talerico Texas Star Management Brookshire, TX 77423 281-375-8942 Tess Flores Prudential Locations, LLC Honolulu, HI 96815 808-738-3100 Angele O'Reilly Florida Coastal Jax Realty Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904-249-7676 Kristy R. Virga Missoula Property Management Missoula, MT 59808 406-251-8500 Shirley Furstenau Henderson Mgmt. & Real Estate Loveland, CO 80537 970-663-6311 Ralph Otto Chula Vista, CA 91915 619-232-6886 Donna Vlahos H & H Properties Boise, ID 83705 208-388-3900 Elizabeth Mendoza Century 21 United Davalos San Antonio, TX 78228 210-734-7253 William J. Waldman Carnahan & Associates Woodland Hills, CA 91364 818-884-1500 Constance Rohas Prudential Locations, LLC Honolulu, HI 96815 808-738-3100 Jason Watkins JTA Rentals Nashville, TN 37205 615-329-9988 Kimberly Stanley Elite Properties of Maryland Baltimore, MD 21230 410-332-0662 Michael F. Riley III Henderson Mgmt. & Real Estate Loveland, CO 80537 970-663-6311 Bruce Weissich Sterling Property Management Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-315-6130 Bob Thompson Prudential Locations, LLC Honolulu, HI 96815 808-738-3100 Lawrence Rothamel Georges & Company, Inc. Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-977-3181 Dan Williams Grizzly Property Mgmt., Inc. Missoula, MT 59806 406-542-2060 Susan Silver-Bitow International Estates Prop. Mgmt. Carmel, CA 93921 831-277-5710 Robert G. Wright Wright Realty Group, Inc. Riverside, CA 92506 951-686-7653 Terri Owen Maximum Realty Investments Tavares, FL 32778 407-252-1814 Jorge E. Palma Perez Riviera Property Management Akumal, Quintana Roo, MX 77737 984-875-9018 Debra Slabaugh-Ford Better Homes, Inc. Cumming, GA 30041 770-887-4848 Ted Slathar Profile Properties, LLC Norwood, MN 55368 612-807-7270 Allison Sommerhalter CC Realty, LLC Tempe, AZ 85281 480-682-3255 Devan Struppler Prudential Missoula Prop. Rentals Missoula, MT 59801 406-728-8270 Darrell M. Takanishi Takanishi Real Estate, LLC Honolulu, HI 96814 808-593-7705 SUPPORT STAFF Karyn Beaty Properties Unlimited of TN Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-890-6565 Ped Bruan Prudential Locations, LLC Honolulu, HI 96815 808-738-3100 Margaret Chock Prudential Locations, LLC Honolulu, HI 96815 808-738-3100 Josette Cruz Prudential Locations, LLC Honolulu, HI 96815 808-738-3100 Kim Van Schenck Prudential Tropical Realty Port Richey, FL 34668 727-849-9400 AFFILIATES Richard Barnett Pointwide.com Red Lodge, MT 59068 866-551-9938 Jennifer Ege Beacon Bg Screening Services Venice, FL 34285 941-408-1788 Kelly Gontarski StarPoint Screening Pensacola, FL 32501 850-262-0002 James O'Neill New Empire Group Long Beach, NY 11561 516-431-8300 Greg Wehrer PREMIER Property Maintenance Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-348-3470 2010 Designation Candidates (since 2009 convention) RMP® CANDIDACY Angela Allen Keith Becker Barbara Barrows Gregg Birdy David Campbell Joe Collier Laurie Collins Stephanie Crandell Mary Ann Crumpton Bill Evans Mark "Buzz" Farlow Carol Griggs Deanna Hansen Deryk Harper Justin Herbelin Cindy Jacobs Kasey Medina Hunter Miley Deborah Porth Charles Riska Nick Scarabosio John Scheffert Dave Shearer David Thomas George Trombley Kristi Villani MPM® CANDIDACY Karen Ayers, RMP® David Birdy, RMP® Debra Carson, RMP® Hugh Ritchie Cross, RMP® Bill Evans, RMP® Eric Hoglund, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Tracey Norris, RMP® Andrew Propst, RMP® Worth Ross, RMP® CSSsm CANDIDACY Laura Hughes Christy McGory Cristy Roberts Start down the Road to Designation today! March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 | 25 AMBASSADOR Program E A RN RE WA RD S A N D AC H I E V E A M B A S S A D O R S TAT U S FO R REF ERRI N G N E W N A RPM ® MEMB ER S . Who better to spread the word of the benefits of NARPM® than its members? To achieve Ambassador status, you must refer five new members in one year. You will then receive an award certificate and a $245 NARPM® credit that can be used toward your annual dues, upcoming events, education classes, and more! You can earn multiple award certificates in a 12-month period, so be sure you continue referring new members even after you have achieved Ambassador status. DECEMBER 9, 2009 – DECEMBER 30, 2009 NEW MEMBER Paul Lower Michael L. Foxworthy Annie Foxworthy W. Adam Foxworthy Christopher M. Spencer Caleb Lee David Kadleck Jim Berman Kirk Gillespie James Strelec Sean Danby Bronson Reyna Bob Abbott Ashley Martin Christy McGory Laura Hughes J. Scot Halladay Kari Neumiller Toni Morgan Daniel Anderson Kayla Berry Jodi Brace Ginny Casselman Kate Erbe Hector Felix Kristina Fogliano Melissa Guerrero Sarah Johnson Ron Lederman Jane McCawley Michael Noggle Susan Reeves Travis Reich Sandy Shannon Carolyn Summers Kim Tracy Devan Struppler Angelita Pasion REFERRING MEMBER Cindi Shaffer Cindi Shaffer Cindi Shaffer Cindi Shaffer Cindi Shaffer Stephen Foster, MPM® RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Tony Drost, MPM® RMP® Sherrie Featherly, RMP® Sherrie Featherly, RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Lisa Gohrick Carl Frazier 26 | March 2010 Issue | Volume 21 | Number 3 1. 2. 3. Contact NARPM® National for Membership Application brochures. Upon request, National can mail the application directly to the prospective member. The 12-month period to obtain five new members starts the day the first application is processed. When the fifth application is received, an award certificate and a recognition certificate will be issued and dated. A $245 NARPM® credit will also be issued. NEW MEMBER Kim Van Schenck Jesse Gilbert Karl Mortensen Serina LaCombe Susan Garvin Andrew Walter Denise Rogers Sue Ann Lee Grace Roberts Jack Sutherland Bob Thompson Tess Flores Constance Rohas Margaret Chock Josette Cruz Ped Bruan Paul Davalos Gilbert Moses Elizabeth Mendoza Jill Starmer Kimberly Stanley Steven Dunbar Kathy Eckhardt Joyce Faubel Janet Gilbert Susan Jubilee Angie King Duke O'Connor Breese Spruill Sharon Woodrum Renate Alvarez REFERRING MEMBER Elizabeth Morgan, MPM® RMP® V. Blair Hart Jennifer Newton Steve Smith Steve Smith Carolyn Rogers, MPM® RMP® Carolyn Rogers, MPM® RMP® Carolyn Rogers, MPM® RMP® Carolyn Rogers, MPM® RMP® John Bradford, RMP® Bradley Isa Bradley Isa Bradley Isa Bradley Isa Bradley Isa Bradley Isa Karen Dixon Karen Dixon Karen Dixon Sue Flucke John Bailey Trudy Hoff, RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Dawn Crawford, MPM® RMP® 2010 AMBASSADORS Chantel Bachar Dawn Crawford, MPM® RMP® Trudy Hoff, RMP® Robert Machado, MPM® RMP® Kevin Martin, RMP® Anne McCawley, MPM® RMP® Cindi Shaffer Samantha Simmons T.J. Tompkins Robert Winger, MPM® RMP® DESIGNATION Classes D EM O N ST R AT E T H AT YO U H AV E E X PER T K N OWL ED GE A B O U T RE S I D EN T I A L P RO P ERT Y M A N AG EM EN T. Interested in Sponsoring? Opportunities are available to chapters that would like to further member education and increase their chapter funds. However, it takes time to plan a class so give your chapter five to six month’s lead-time if you wish to sponsor. DATE LOCATION April 12, 2010 April 12, 2010 April 12, 2010 April 13, 2010 April 21, 2010 April 21, 2010 April 22, 2010 April 23, 2010 April 28, 2010 April 28 & 29, 2010 April 29, 2010 April 30, 2010 May 19, 2010 May 19, 2010 May 21, 2010 Concord, CA Concord, CA Concord, CA Concord, CA Lakewood, CO Lakewood, CO Lakewood, CO Lakewood, CO Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Spokane, WA Spokane, WA Spokane, WA 1. Online Designation Courses are now available through OMG Distance Learning. For information and/or to enroll visit www.narpm.org/education. CLASS ③ Ethics ⑥ Office Operations ⑫ Owner/Client ⑥ Marketing ⑥ Marketing ⑫ Maintenance Co. ⑥ Office Operations ③ Ethics ⑥ NARPM® 101 ⑫ Personnel Procedures ⑥ Marketing ③ Ethics ⑥ Tenancy ⑫ Personnel Procedures ③ Ethics Mail form below to NARPM®, 638 Independence Parkway, Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23320. 2. Fax your form with credit card payment to 866-466-2776. Please do not mail the original. INSTRUCTOR Candi Swanson, MPM® Ray Scarabosio, MPM® Sylvia Hill, MPM® Ray Scarabosio, MPM® Betty Fletcher, MPM® Dave Holt, MPM® Betty Fletcher, MPM® Robert Lynde, MPM® Robert Locke, MPM® Betty Fletcher, MPM® Fred Thompson, MPM® Tony Drost, MPM® Vickie Gaskill, MPM® Suzanne Cameron, MPM® Vickie Gaskill, MPM® 3. Online registration is also available through Internet Member Services at www.narpm.org. FEES (subject to change) ⑥hour Course Early Registration* Registration Member Non-member Retake RMP®/MPM® Candidate ⑫hour Course Member Non-member Retake RMP®/MPM® Candidate ③hour Ethics Member Non-member $195 $295 $75 $100 $180 $250 $350 $150 $150 $250 $395 $495 $150 $200 $360 $450 $550 $300 $350 $450 $45 $95 $45 $95 *to receive the early registration price, payment must be postmarked, faxed or e-mailed 30 days prior to the class. 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If cancellation notice is received at least 30 days prior to the class, a full refund will be issued less a $25 processing fee. If cancellation notice is received less than 30 days before the class, a 50% refund will be issued. No refunds will be made on the day of the class; however, the registration fee can be applied to a later class with a $25 transfer fee. If NARPM cancels the course because minimum registrations have not been met or for any other reason, then tuition paid will be fully refundable. All courses are subject to cancellation by NARPM®. ® Cost ___________________________________ _________________ $ ________ Method of Payment I have enclosed a check for $ __________ Check # _______________________ Please charge my credit card in the amount of $ _________________________ Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Card Number _______________________________ Exp. 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