Onsite Insites by SatisFacts Research 2014 - 2nd Quarter | Page 4

BEST PRACTICES FOR Building Community Find the “yes” however small Give residents a reason to trust you Know residents by name, not apartment Surprise residents with the unexpected Meet resident expectations Monthly manager update letter Listen. Really listen Give residents a say in what happens where they live Make remarkable recoveries Give residents the VIP treatment Keep residents connected with regular updates Return calls and emails within 2 hours Be their “go-to” person Provide undeniable value Warm welcome and fond farewell Be good with small talk Give residents something good to talk about Ensure residents know who you are. Don’t rely on nametage Have ready answers