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Blog Post: Should You Be Online Friends With Your Tenant?
Being "friends" with your tenants in social networks has its cons, but here are some reasons why it's a good idea.
Conducting business can be a pleasure, but sometimes business and pleasure just don’t mix. When you’re a landlord, it’s easy to let the line cross between your personal and property management life – especially when it comes to social media.
Being “friends” with your tenants in social networks has its cons, but here are some reasons why it’s a good idea:
1) Sensitivity reasons. If you’re comfortable with sharing information about your personal life online, your tenants will feel a personal connection with you that can lead to tenant retention when their lease expires.
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2) Indirect disclosure reasons. It’s easier to keep an “eye” on your property when you see the status update activity of your tenants. For example, if the tenant is often posting that they’re “taking the dog for another walk” and pets are not allowed on the premises, this will allow you to confront any potential issues before they become major problems. It’s also good to keep a pulse on where your tenants are working or hanging out if there ever becomes a time when you cannot reach them.
3) Communication reasons. Due to the ease of use with social media and the ability for it to be available on mobile devices, more and more people are using it to replace phone calls, voice mail and even emails. This can also make it easier for you to deal with any communication coming from your tenants and not be chained to your office.
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For every pro there’s a con. Check out Zillow for some reasons why it might be beneficial to be antisocial with your tenants online.
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