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Today’s multifamily renters put substantial weight in the reviews and opinions of friends, family, and strangers on the internet. Before contacting an apartment community, they will have consulted a variety of digital touchpoints – from search ad to Yelp reviews. Incorporating the voice of your customers into your branding can help attract news leads by […]

The temperature outside isn’t the only thing that’s heating up as summer approaches – so is the competition for multifamily search clicks. During this peak season, and throughout the year, having a streamlined website can help you convert more prospects into leads. Refining your website and making it both user-friendly and actionable helps eliminate possible […]

Today’s customer expects a highly customized experience at every touchpoint in the buyer’s journey. Before you can deliver this kind of experience though, you need to develop multifamily buyer personas for your brand. Buyer personas help ensure your marketing strategy engages buyers and generates leads. Creating buyer personas and journeys allows you to determine what […]

Your properties can stand out on their own without having to incentivize potential renters with free rent. A few years ago, Google introduced the “Age of Assistance,” which speaks to the fast-moving consumer force that has high expectations for relevant, immediate, and hyper-personalized information. By meeting their expectations, you don’t have to offer concessions. And […]

Typically, when markets soften, budgets tighten. During this time, multifamily marketers can’t afford to lose leads. That means you need to find ways to stretch your marketing budget to attract more renters. Technology can help mitigate potential losses by increasing the effectiveness of your marketing. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation reshape how marketers interact […]

Renters want to know exactly what they can expect before leasing an apartment from you, which means you need to do more than just list out features and show a few still photos on your website. Investing in virtual property tours allows you to show potential renters what they can expect in specific floor plans, […]

As younger renters enter the market, it’s important that multifamily developers, contractors, architects, and interior designers align their strategy with the preferences of this demographic. There are several multifamily design trends you need to know about if you want to stand out online and off. Larger Units According to Building, Design & Construction, condo and […]

As multifamily markets become more competitive, it’s important that your properties stand out – especially if you own or operate a Class A lease-up in a city like Seattle or Boston. But getting top dollar rents isn’t easy, and resorting to concessions is never a good idea. The secret to reaching stabilization? It starts with […]

Start the year on the right track with G5’s newest Multifamily State of the Industry report. This comprehensive industry overview focuses on market trends – the factors influencing supply and demand, construction starts, and what is driving the industry. The report also details current obstacles to multifamily policy, multifamily search and digital advertising trends, and […]

Do you need to improve your leads-to-lease conversion rate? Low conversion rates are often attributed to poor-quality leads. However, many of the obstacles that can affect a sales team’s ability to close start with how it partners with the marketing team. There are ways to overcome these obstacles and align both teams with simple, easy-to-implement […]