Marketing & Sales Strategies Flashcards
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Which metric best measures the effectiveness of a leasing agent's conversion from inquiry to lease signed?
Answer: Lead-to-lease conversion rate
The lead-to-lease conversion rate tracks how many inquiries result in a signed lease, directly measuring leasing effectiveness.
A residential property manager wants to reduce vacancy during slow winter months. Which strategy is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Offer move-in specials such as one month free rent
Move-in specials such as a free month's rent incentivize prospects to lease during slow seasons, helping reduce vacancy.
What is the primary advantage of using a property management software CRM for tracking prospective tenants?
Answer: It centralizes follow-up tasks and prospect communication history
A CRM system centralizes prospect data and automates follow-up reminders, ensuring no leads fall through the cracks.
When writing an online listing for a residential unit, which element is MOST critical for attracting qualified leads?
Answer: Including accurate square footage, price, and high-quality photos
Accurate key details and quality photos set realistic expectations, attracting prospects who are genuinely a good fit.
A prospect visits a property but does not immediately sign a lease. What is the BEST follow-up practice?
Answer: Send a thank-you email within 24 hours and address any objections raised
A prompt follow-up reinforces interest, addresses concerns, and keeps the property top-of-mind while the prospect is still deciding.
Which of the following is an example of a digital marketing channel commonly used by residential property managers?
Answer: Listing units on Internet Listing Services (ILS) such as Apartments.com
Internet Listing Services like Apartments.com are the dominant digital channel for reaching apartment seekers online.
What does the term 'concession' mean in residential property marketing?
Answer: An incentive offered to prospects to encourage leasing, such as reduced rent or waived fees
A concession is a marketing incentive—like free rent or waived fees—used to attract new tenants and reduce vacancy.