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Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management: Unlocking Growth with IoT

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Networks & Connectivity - 5G
Applicable Industries	Buildings Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Maintenance
Use Cases	Inventory Management Time Sensitive Networking
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management, a local establishment based in Omaha, Nebraska, has been managing over 900 units for over 50 years. The units primarily consist of single-family homes and some smaller multifamily apartment complexes. However, as the company's business objectives became more focused on growth, they found their existing software, Yardi, was holding them back. The software lacked the capabilities to support their growth path and was not user-friendly. The company needed a software solution that could grow with their portfolio and streamline their processes. They also faced challenges in onboarding new property owners, which involved a lot of data entry and operational tasks. The process was time-consuming and prone to errors, which could negatively impact the customer experience. Read More
About Customer	Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management is a property management company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1972, the company has been a local establishment for over 50 years. It manages over 900 units, primarily consisting of single-family homes, in addition to some smaller multifamily apartment complexes. The company is focused on growth and plans to expand its portfolio into other markets and states in the coming years. They aim to maintain consistency in their workflows and ensure their teams are aligned as they expand. The company is also committed to providing a seamless and efficient customer experience, from onboarding new property owners to managing maintenance and communication with renters. Read More
Solution	Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management switched to AppFolio Property Manager, a comprehensive software solution that matched their needs. AppFolio offered a full circle product that could handle all their requirements in one platform, making it more cost-effective and time-saving. The software significantly streamlined the process of onboarding new property owners, reducing the time taken from a day or two to just five minutes. The process became more accurate and provided a better customer experience. AppFolio also offered automated tools for managing maintenance, providing full visibility into work orders and every stage of the move-out process. The software also improved communication with prospective renters and maintained transparency throughout the leasing process. It also offered marketing tools that made the process of premarketing available units seamless. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Networks & Connectivity - 5G

Applicable Industries

Buildings

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Maintenance

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Time Sensitive Networking

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management, a local establishment based in Omaha, Nebraska, has been managing over 900 units for over 50 years. The units primarily consist of single-family homes and some smaller multifamily apartment complexes. However, as the company's business objectives became more focused on growth, they found their existing software, Yardi, was holding them back. The software lacked the capabilities to support their growth path and was not user-friendly. The company needed a software solution that could grow with their portfolio and streamline their processes. They also faced challenges in onboarding new property owners, which involved a lot of data entry and operational tasks. The process was time-consuming and prone to errors, which could negatively impact the customer experience.

About Customer

Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management is a property management company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1972, the company has been a local establishment for over 50 years. It manages over 900 units, primarily consisting of single-family homes, in addition to some smaller multifamily apartment complexes. The company is focused on growth and plans to expand its portfolio into other markets and states in the coming years. They aim to maintain consistency in their workflows and ensure their teams are aligned as they expand. The company is also committed to providing a seamless and efficient customer experience, from onboarding new property owners to managing maintenance and communication with renters.

Solution

Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management switched to AppFolio Property Manager, a comprehensive software solution that matched their needs. AppFolio offered a full circle product that could handle all their requirements in one platform, making it more cost-effective and time-saving. The software significantly streamlined the process of onboarding new property owners, reducing the time taken from a day or two to just five minutes. The process became more accurate and provided a better customer experience. AppFolio also offered automated tools for managing maintenance, providing full visibility into work orders and every stage of the move-out process. The software also improved communication with prospective renters and maintained transparency throughout the leasing process. It also offered marketing tools that made the process of premarketing available units seamless.

Impact #1	Switching to AppFolio Property Manager has brought about significant operational improvements for Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management. The software has streamlined their processes, making them more efficient, especially in onboarding new property owners. The company has also been able to maintain oversight and control over maintenance, thanks to the automated tools within AppFolio. Communication with prospective renters has improved, with the company able to maintain transparency throughout the leasing process. The software has also enhanced their marketing efforts, making the process of premarketing available units seamless. The company now has a professional, user-friendly website that attracts more renters and owners. Furthermore, the company has been able to uncover more opportunities for their business, thanks to the flexibility and accessibility of AppFolio.

Impact #1

Switching to AppFolio Property Manager has brought about significant operational improvements for Nebraska Lifestyles Property Management. The software has streamlined their processes, making them more efficient, especially in onboarding new property owners. The company has also been able to maintain oversight and control over maintenance, thanks to the automated tools within AppFolio. Communication with prospective renters has improved, with the company able to maintain transparency throughout the leasing process. The software has also enhanced their marketing efforts, making the process of premarketing available units seamless. The company now has a professional, user-friendly website that attracts more renters and owners. Furthermore, the company has been able to uncover more opportunities for their business, thanks to the flexibility and accessibility of AppFolio.

Benefit #1	Onboarding new owners became 90% faster with AppFolio
Benefit #2	Online maintenance inspections saw a 50% increase
Benefit #3	Closing maintenance work orders became 100% faster

Benefit #1

Onboarding new owners became 90% faster with AppFolio

Benefit #2

Online maintenance inspections saw a 50% increase

Benefit #3

Closing maintenance work orders became 100% faster

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