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Leveraging IoT for Rapid Growth: A Case Study on Jamkee Properties

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Technology Category	Networks & Connectivity - 5G
Applicable Industries	Buildings Cement
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Inventory Management Time Sensitive Networking
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Training
Challenge	Jamkee Properties, a property management company based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, was founded in 2018 and has since grown to manage over 400 units across central Minnesota. The company's growth was driven by a gap in the market for high-quality property management services. However, as the company grew, it faced challenges with its existing property management software, Yardi. The software was difficult to use and limited in its capabilities, making it hard for the company to streamline processes and focus on growth. The owner reports were particularly time-consuming, requiring manual downloading and reworking in Excel to make them understandable for both the company and its clients. As the company continued to scale, this process became increasingly untenable. Read More
About Customer	Jamkee Properties is a property management company based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Founded in 2018 by Wade Sorensen, the company has grown considerably and now manages over 400 units across central Minnesota. These units primarily consist of small multifamily apartment complexes and single-family homes. The company was born out of a need for better property management services in the St. Cloud rental market. Jamkee Properties prides itself on its high level of communication and personal touch, which has helped it gain and retain customers. Read More
Solution	Jamkee Properties decided to switch to AppFolio Property Manager, a more intuitive and user-friendly property management software. AppFolio's comprehensive and interactive reporting capabilities allowed Jamkee Properties to complete reports much faster and with more accuracy, helping them maintain visibility and retain customers. The software also made it easier for the company to train new employees, saving time and reducing mistakes. In addition, AppFolio's innovative features were used to market the business to potential clients, helping the company stand out from the competition. The software's online portal also provided a way for clients to easily access reports and track every penny spent, improving communication and transparency. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - 5G

Applicable Industries

Buildings

Cement

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Time Sensitive Networking

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Training

Challenge

Jamkee Properties, a property management company based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, was founded in 2018 and has since grown to manage over 400 units across central Minnesota. The company's growth was driven by a gap in the market for high-quality property management services. However, as the company grew, it faced challenges with its existing property management software, Yardi. The software was difficult to use and limited in its capabilities, making it hard for the company to streamline processes and focus on growth. The owner reports were particularly time-consuming, requiring manual downloading and reworking in Excel to make them understandable for both the company and its clients. As the company continued to scale, this process became increasingly untenable.

About Customer

Jamkee Properties is a property management company based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Founded in 2018 by Wade Sorensen, the company has grown considerably and now manages over 400 units across central Minnesota. These units primarily consist of small multifamily apartment complexes and single-family homes. The company was born out of a need for better property management services in the St. Cloud rental market. Jamkee Properties prides itself on its high level of communication and personal touch, which has helped it gain and retain customers.

Solution

Jamkee Properties decided to switch to AppFolio Property Manager, a more intuitive and user-friendly property management software. AppFolio's comprehensive and interactive reporting capabilities allowed Jamkee Properties to complete reports much faster and with more accuracy, helping them maintain visibility and retain customers. The software also made it easier for the company to train new employees, saving time and reducing mistakes. In addition, AppFolio's innovative features were used to market the business to potential clients, helping the company stand out from the competition. The software's online portal also provided a way for clients to easily access reports and track every penny spent, improving communication and transparency.

Impact #1	The switch to AppFolio Property Manager has resulted in significant operational improvements for Jamkee Properties. The software's intuitive design and ease of use have made it easier for the company to get work done and train new employees. The comprehensive and interactive reporting capabilities have improved the company's relationship with its clients by providing greater transparency and reducing the time spent on reports. The software's innovative features have also helped the company stand out from the competition and win new business. Overall, the use of AppFolio has enabled Jamkee Properties to look more professional, build lasting relationships with clients, and focus on growing its business.

Impact #1

The switch to AppFolio Property Manager has resulted in significant operational improvements for Jamkee Properties. The software's intuitive design and ease of use have made it easier for the company to get work done and train new employees. The comprehensive and interactive reporting capabilities have improved the company's relationship with its clients by providing greater transparency and reducing the time spent on reports. The software's innovative features have also helped the company stand out from the competition and win new business. Overall, the use of AppFolio has enabled Jamkee Properties to look more professional, build lasting relationships with clients, and focus on growing its business.

Benefit #1	Increase in units managed by 300%
Benefit #2	75% less time spent on owner reports
Benefit #3	95% success rate in acquiring new clients after pitching with AppFolio

Benefit #1

Increase in units managed by 300%

Benefit #2

75% less time spent on owner reports

Benefit #3

95% success rate in acquiring new clients after pitching with AppFolio

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