Can you feel it??

Autumn winds, the harvest is in and we are all looking forward to the holidays. With the years end fast approaching- there can’t be a better time to take stock of this incredible year at AAGP

Just since April- our membership is up over 14%!  Kudos to Rachel for her amazing recruitment skills and ingenuity.

Since May- our education program has soared to unimagined heights- our thanks to Judy whose unsurpassed level of professionalism made it possible.

Our Trade Show hit the stratosphere with a record breaking attendance of over 1300- clearly the hottest show in town!

Our Awards program and banquet- a cast of thousands and still growing!

Our Golf outing -sold out once again and eagerly awaited after Mother Nature forced a postponement but did not dampen spirits!   Thank you Erica for bringing awesome excitement and energy to all our events and programs!

Hot off the presses! Our second edition of the Lease and Law Handbook is out! And thanks to our innovative Board of Directors for approving our on line version –free to members and coming soon!

Point of order! Our legislative presence in Harrisburg, Washington and points in between grows by the day. Our thanks to Chris for her diligence and know-how but especially to our awesome members for their proactive, can-do thinking! 

 

AAGP Mobile SIte

Away from your computer and need to know when the next AAGP event is? Looking for an AAGP member but can’t find the contact information? Use the AAGP Mobile site for easy access to our Calendar of Events, Vendor Search and  AAGP Social Media sites. Hop on your phone and get all the information you need. Simply go to http://aagp.com/mobile and depending on your device it will display the mobile site appropriately. 

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Bill Rancic to headline AAGP’s President’s Dinner Feb. 13

All AAGP members are encouraged to join incoming AAGP president Gunti Weissenberger at our 2013 Membership Meeting & President's dinner on February 13, 2013 at the Conshohocken Marriott.  The meeting will feature Bill Rancic, the original winner of NBC TV's The Apprentice.  This event is open to AAGP members only.  Registration is open at www.aagp.comFlyer.

Are You Consistent with Your Criminal Screening Decisions?

 

An increasing number of management companies are utilizing criminal screening tools to improve the safety of their communities for residents, guests and staff. At the same time, it is imperative that management companies establish a criminal screening policy that treats applicants equally and fairly.

With most criminal screening tools, leasing agents are expected to make real-time decisions about what searches should be conducted and to determine if criminal offenders should receive an “accept” or “decline” leasing decision. This places undue burden on the agents and may increase the risk of Fair Housing violations, if searches are conducted or interpreted inconsistently. Consequently, many criminal screening tools expose multifamily businesses to unnecessary risk.

What to look for in a criminal screening solution? Look for a product that:

·         Categorizes criminal records

·         Return consistent leasing decisions based on your criteria

·          Allow you to select the criminal offense categories that trigger the lease decision

·         Automatically delivers a pre-set decision to your staff

Ideally, your criminal screening product should include management reporting to monitor screening outcomes and view the results by offense type. With this insight, you can monitor staff performance and adjust screening criteria to meet business and legal demands. For additional information on criminal screening tools, click here

There’s More to Rental Applicants Than Meets the Credit Report

 

Statistical lease scoring increases acceptance levels and helps maximize occupancy with renters of better credit quality.

In today’s world, things change quickly. For rental property owners, this is no exception. Instability in the real estate market and an economic downturn has led to an increase in rental applicants. The good news is that rent prices are up. Landlords making yes-no decisions based on a small set of factors, like credit history or bankruptcy, may be missing out on high quality tenants. For property owners, greater insight and data allows landlords to make an informed decision about potential tenants. Property owners and managers are increasingly turning to powerful, yet intuitive and cost-effective, statistical-based screening tools. Click here to learn more. 

Bagels & Business Meeting for Regional Property Managers at AAGP

Friday, September 21, 2012 from 9 am to 10:30 am at AAGP.  All AAGP member Regional and Multi-Site Property Managers are invited to AAGP for a Bagels & Business breakfast get-together.  This is a great chance to meet other local regional managers to discuss some of your challenges and successes.  AAGP members only. Free but RSVP or registration required: ashley@aagp.com or (610) 664-1800.  Flyer.

Job Views at AAGP’s Career Center Link Tops 4,000

AAGP's Career Center partner, Affiniscape, has reported a total of 4,246 job views during the 3-month period of February 1 – April 30, 2012. Whether you're an employer or a job seeker, take a minute to check out the Career Center located on the AAGP site home page, lower right corner.

Fair Housing & Beyond This Summer at AAGP

AAGP and IREM are teaming up to present Fair Housing and Beyond again this summer. This 4 1/2 hour course uses DVD-delivered scenarios that demonstrate how real-life situations require critical thinking and thoughtful decision-making.  This session will sell out fast so reserve your seat now. Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 8:30 to 1 pm at AAGP, Bala Cynwyd. Flyer. Online registration.

More than 50 AAGP members signed up for today’s orientation

This morning AAGP's Associate Council chair, Andy Goldberg of RestoreCore, and a panel of AAGP members are presenting New Member Orientation to a large group of AAGP Associates.  Thanks to Andy and to the panel for coming out on a rainy day to help make AAGP's newest members feel welcome. 

Bagels & Business for Human Resources Staff Next Week

Next Friday AAGP is hosting an informal breakfast get-together for anyone who works in human resources on the properties or at the executive level. Join us for Bagels & Business on Friday, May 11th at the AAGP Office, Bala Cynwyd.  9 am to 10:30 am. Free and open to AAGP members. Registration required. Register online or just RSVP to ashley@aagp.com.

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