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My contractor went over budget, what are my options?
You have a project that you hired a contractor to perform, and he is now over the estimate or cost that was discussed or agreed too. What do you do?
Can a Realtor be a Property Manager?
Photo by Justin Luebke on Unsplash So let's look deeper into this question, maybe the better question is would my realtor make a good property manager or do realtors in general make good property managers. I had a condo unit that I owned and a good friend of mine...
Ten Tips for Getting the Best Price on Your Next RFP
How do you get the best price on your RFP? The list below provides 10 actionable tips that you can incorporate in the next RFP you put out. Some tips require more time than others. If you utilize at least a few, you will see benefits immediately. RFP…. the old dreaded...
How to buy commercial carpet! A comprehensive overview
Carpet is everywhere. Almost all facilities have carpet concerns. Carpet care, maintenance, and eventually, replacement are subjects that pertain to all facility managers. This article covers the basics of what you need to know, which includes different types of...
Property Management job description, an Art or Science?
What is a building professional? A person that manages a property, building, or facility directly for an owner directly or as an outsourced third party. They help ensure that the property systems, functions, and staff perform optimally as possible. Depending on the...
What is Low E Glass
"Low E" refers to glass that has a film or coating that reduces radiant thermal energy. The idea is that it helps with the overall heating, lighting, and cooling costs of a building, property, facility, or home. What does the E Stand for? It means "low-emissivity" now...
How to hire an Electrician or Electrical Contractor
Best way to hire an electrician or contractor for your building, property or facility. Ask several questions up front: What is your hourly rate? Require them to submit their insurance and license information (State or Local). Get referrals or a list of clients similar...
How much do Facility Managers make?
I had worked with hundreds of Facility Managers, Property Managers, and Building managers, and when the question came up, how much can you make as a FM, PM or BM? To find out I did some research. So how much does a Facility Manager make? Facility Managers depending on...
Networking is it worth it?
Networking Is it worth it? Networking is one of those things that people typically agree on and say, “Yes, it is good to get out there and meet new people.” Then there is the flipside of the coin: It’s been a long day, and all you want to do is get home to your castle...
Salespeople Four Steps to Avoid a Bad One
Salespeople: Four Steps to Avoid a Bad One Salespeople.... If you are responsible for a building, at some point you will be dealing with a salesperson in some shape or form. When the term salesperson comes to mind, we all think about the typical car Salesman. Sales in...
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