Connected Management Blog

Coordinating repair, maintenance, and improvement projects is perhaps the most critical and most stressful aspect of being on a condo board. From landscapers to elevator techs, coordinating multiple vendors can become a full-time job. With the proper strategy (and with the proper support), vendor management doesn’t have to be daunting. With property management for condos done right, your board can save time and money while keeping your community running smoothly. 1. Why Vendor Management Matters for Condo Boards Providing essential services is the duty of every condo association, including cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, security, HVAC maintenance, and more. Towards this end,...

Summer Season: Up Your Property Management Game with Top Tips As a rental property owner, it is important to have changing management plans as the seasons change. Each new season comes with its own set of problems and requirements. As summer approaches, it is important to consider the needs of your properties associated with this season. Below are a few top tips to follow to help your properties remain successful with tenants happy and content. Outdoor Amenity Check If you offer a rental property with outdoor amenities, you need to be sure that these options are functioning properly. Take a condo...

Easy Landscaping Tips for Your Condo Association As a board member of a condo association in Chicago, you need to ensure the landscaping of your property is well taken care of. With a nice visual presentation on the outside, potential residents will be ready and willing to make your association their home. Quality landscaping keeps your property looking fresh as well as maintains the value of your land. By just utilizing a few simple tips, you can keep track of regular landscaping and keep your residents happy and content. Setting Landscaping Appointments If you are self-managing your association, setting landscaping appointments...

5 New Renovations You Can Do in 2020 As a property owner, it is important to renovate your buildings from time to time to stay fresh and current. When it comes to rental properties, it is important to update your spaces so that tenants will want to stay in place. Whether you have a vacation rental property, apartment building or another type of dwelling, renovations can add value as well as keep tenants in place. As 2020 begins, consider these options for renovation to upgrade your property to the next level. Refresh the Exterior The first aspect of your property to...

5 Tips for Spring Maintenance When it comes to your Chicago condominium, it is important to stay up to date with your cleaning and maintenance needs. During the spring months, the season is a perfect time to get started on projects that may not have been conducive to complete during the winter months. Below are a few tips to get you started with cleaning and maintaining your condo unit during the spring season. Painting Refresh During the spring, the temperatures start to rise, bringing about warmer weather. The warmer temperatures create the perfect environment for painting. If your condo is empty...