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What is rental payment credit reporting? Who is it for? How does it work? The world of credit reporting can be confusing to residents and property managers alike. In this blog post, we’ve answered the top 7 FAQs multifamily professionals ask about rental credit reporting #rentreporting #rentalcreditreporting #levelcredit

During 2020, these four major shifts reshaped rent collection for the foreseeable future. 1. Residents want germ-free payments 2. A decade of historic rent growth has come to an end 3. Resident demographics are shifting 4. The world is increasingly data-driven... Do you think digital rent collection was a temporary solution during the pandemic, or do you think it's here to stay? #digitalpayments #propertymanagement #multifamily #rentpayments #proptech #multifamilyrealestate

We are pleased to announce that Zego has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Global Payments Inc. And we are looking forward to this next phase of growth as part of the Global Payments family! We are delighted to expand our software and digital commerce portfolio with the addition of Zego, a real estate technology company that modernizes the resident experience with a comprehensive property management software platform - Cameron Bready, Global Payments President an...d Chief Operating Officer. #gozego

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It's #TuesdayTalks with Jacob B. time Jacob talks about the three benefits of outsourcing your utility accounts payable: automation, easing the burden on staff, and saving money. The process of paying your utility bills might seem straightforward. But in reality, there are many opportunities for mistakes and overspending. Many multifamily companies are rethinking their AP workflows, and using a utility expense management company to cut down on costs and time spent processing invoices. To learn more about working with a utility management partner visit https://www.gozego.com/platform/zego-utility/ #utilitymanagement #multifamily #propertymanagement #utilitytalks #utilitybilling #residentbilling #cre #utilities #commercialrealestate

Charging residents for their utility consumption is not the easiest process to do in-house. Luckily, there’s a way to avoid the headaches associated with the billing process and still recover utility charges from residents. Working with a utility resident billing partner ensures that the cost recovery process is a seamless experience for both residents and apartment operators. If you are considering outsourcing, read this blog for a comprehensive list of the advantages.

Happy Holidays from the Zego Team! Here are some photos from our virtual holiday party, including a few of our "Zuperlative" awards We can't wait for the day when we can celebrate in-person again But for now, we hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday season #gozego

Here's a simple checklist to help you actively drive your on-site staff and residents to adopt your rent cycle automation & digital payment systems. If you put a little time and energy into this initiative, the operational benefits will payout tenfold.

Performing utility resident billing in-house is tedious. Someone on your staff will need to handle the 5 most important tasks of the process: 1. Understand and stay on top of utility billing regulations 2. Perform submeter readings (if applicable) 3. Calculate monthly charges... 4. Prepare and deliver comprehensive resident statements 5. Track resident utility payments It's no wonder over 50% of multifamily companies who bill residents for utilities choose to outsource the process.

Have you thought about which daily tasks are eating up your team’s time and budget? Join our upcoming webinar on Nov. 3rd - How to Achieve 100% Digital Payments During COVID. We’ll demonstrate how seamless data flow into your database can alleviate up to 50% of your staff's work week. P.S. We’ll also give you a sneak peak of the Zego Pay system, showing you the functionality and how the information flows into your #AffordableHousing and #PublicHousing system.... #PropTech #multifamily #realestatetechnology #propertymanagement #cretech #rentpayments MRI Software

Many renters have come to expect smart devices in their units, such as locks and thermostats. But what exactly defines an apartment community as "smart"? And do communities need property-wide wifi in order to manage their smart devices? And then how do they know which brand/type of smart hardware will best suit their needs?... See the answers to these questions (and more) in our latest smart apartment blog #smartapartment #multifamily #propertymanagement #iot #smarthome #smarttech #proptech

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on resident communication and engagement like never before. We wanted to understand how multifamily operations have been affected and how communities are coping. We sat down (virtually) with Angie Lombardi, VP of Marketing for The Franklin Johnston Group, to talk about how they’ve pivoted to address the challenges that come with stay-at-home orders caused by the pandemic.

Attending MRI Ascend Anywhere 2020? Don’t miss our breakout session happening TOMORROW! Join us for a live case study & learn how Escher (a Village Green community) is modernizing their resident engagement model through technology. We’ll cover the key resident touch-points that have been impacted, how residents and staff have responded, and the considerations around rollout and implementation. Leave the session armed with a plan to up-level your approach to engaging your comm...unity and chart a course for noticeable improvements in resident success. See you there! #MRIAscend #MRIAscend20 #MRIAscendAnywhere MRI Software

From an operational standpoint, smart apartment devices are a powerful ally to lower vacant unit costs and manage utility expenses. In fact, an executive at BH Management estimates that using smart devices saved the company an average of $38 per month, per unit. Check out our blog for more examples of how smart devices can bring substantial savings to multifamily portfolios.

If you're attending #MRIAscend20 or if you use #MRISoftware, you have 1 week left to book an appointment with a Zego rep for a chance to win a $1,000 VISA gift card AND the first 10 to book using this link will also receive a Craft Cocktail Kit delivered to your door! Click here to book https://bit.ly/31ewA7S #MRIAscendAnywhere #MRIAscend #PropTech #propertymanagement #multifamily

The struggle is real if you manage your utility AP in-house. But with Zego Utility Expense Management, we complete the entire process for you so your team can focus on higher priorities. Here's what we'll take off your plate: The overall time-consuming utility accounts payable process Vacant unit cost recovery to catch every instance of utility theft... Manual invoice data entry (we automatically integrate data into your accounting software) Auditing & catching utility billing errors that cost you thousands per year Paying utility invoices on time, 100% of the time Comprehensive benchmarking of utility spend across your portfolio #propertymanagement #multifamily #realestate #cre #utilitymanagement

We recently published a guide to help multifamily owners and operators define a smart technology strategy that works for their unique apartment community. Download it for free, and let us know what you think! Have you rolled out a #smartapartment strategy at your community? #smarthome #smarttech #smartapartmenttechnology #iot #smartlock #smartlocks #smartthermostats #multifamily

Implement these 4 practices to cut unnecessary multifamily utility costs and improve utility accounts payable: #1 Digitize invoice receipt and payments #2 Devote resources to vacant unit cost recovery and charge back offenders #3 Reduce invoice errors by centralizing utility AP... #4 Save money and resources by outsourcing utility AP Read our blog for more utility strategies proven to boost NOI

Here’s how some apartment communities use their utility benchmarking data: Prioritizing Retrofits: Benchmarking provides a foundation for all of your energy-saving efforts. It helps you set priorities for upgrades that are most pressing. Measuring retrofit success: Once you’ve completed your chosen retrofits, benchmarking data will validate your investments. Qualify for green financing: Green loans such as Fannie Mae’s Green Rewards and Freddie Mac’s Green Advantage g...ive financing to multifamily firms who want to make their buildings more efficient. But to qualify, you need to produce benchmarking results. ENERGY STAR certification: Not only is this good for the environment, but it also attracts renters. According to studies, buildings with an ENERGY STAR certification see higher rental rates. But to get ENERGY STAR certified, first you need to present your benchmarking data. What are you doing with your data?