Pub. 4 2019 Issue 3

6 www.ctaahq.org Plants – Spring is a time of rebirth so plant some new colorful flowers and hedges. Pull out or cut down any dead plants and trees. Add flower pots or replace the old ones and add color to the entrance of your office and clubhouse. No need to spend a lot, a few pops of color will go a long way. Use the colors of the season and embrace the pinks and purples. If there is absolutely no money in the budget to plant, ask your suppliers and vendors to sponsor a garden or contribute to a fund to purchase plants. Grass – Beautiful new flowers won’t look good against a backdrop of a brown or dead lawn. Check your watering schedule to make sure that you are watering as often as you should, not overwatering and at the best times of day for your area. Reseed bare areas of the lawn and green up the back ground. Create a gorgeous snapshot of what life is really like within your community. Building Exteriors – Refresh your building exteriors. Sweep away the cobwebs. Touch up paint, power wash any unsightly areas of the community including signs, overhangs, entry ways etc. This is a great way to freshen things up without being too time or resource consuming. Lighting – Do a night time light check and replace burned out lightbulbs. Lighting should be bright and inviting but be sure that it doesn’t wash out the community because it is bright enough to land a plane. Light up all of the areas you wish to highlight including your monument sign, community entrance and directional signage. It will allow those passing by to see your community in all its glory especially if it’s tied in well with your landscaping. Consider adding the little sparkly lights, like the ones that are used during the holidays, around your points of interest to make an even bigger state- ment in the evening hours. Parking Lots – Freshen up your faded and neglected parking lots by seal coating and repainting the curbs and parking spaces if needed. At a minimum, patch any pot holes created from the harsh winter weather. Use the natural laws of attraction to increase your traffic and rentals. You want to show the world that your community is well put together and well taken care of. It’s important to remember that we re in the business of managing perceptions and how you take care of your community is an indication to the public of how you will take care of them as residents. Spring cleaning applies to your office and models as well. Perhaps it is time to add some new accessories to the model and open the blinds to let the sunshine in. Clean the blinds, clean the carpets and if needed, clean the upholstery of the model and office furniture. Make sure everything looks and smells fresh and clean. Be sure that surfaces not only look clean but feel clean free of grit, grime and sticky residue. For compliance assistance or more ideas on best property man- agement practices, contact the operations, compliance, leasing, Continued from page 5 You want to show the world that your community is well put together and well taken care of. It’s important to remember that we re in the business of managing perceptions and how you take care of your community is an indication to the public of how you will take care of them as residents.