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The Measure of Investment Intelligence is the Ability to Change

Hamilton Zanze is a multifamily operator with 91 properties, and 21,995 units across 15 states and 28 markets. Celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2021, Hamilton Zanze has partnered with RealtyCom for more than 10 years to stay ahead of the curve as technology evolves. Tim Bruss, Managing Director, explains why RealtyCom is their go-to-source for capitalizing on trends, capturing ancillary revenue opportunities and staying at the forefront of the multifamily industry.

“We believe that technology is changing the real estate industry and communication is changing the real estate industry. RealtyCom is our go-to source and our first phone call to understand how the industry is evolving and how we need to evolve with it.” — Tim Bruss, Managing Director of the Asset Management Group, Hamilton Zanze

“RealtyCom is extremely knowledgeable of the different products and the way the market is changing,” Tim began. When Hamilton Zanze began the research process to determine where the industry is going on the 5G front, RealtyCom was the first company we reached out to. They put us in touch with the right people to start working towards a solution for the portfolio.”

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By Rush Blakely|2022-08-25T10:50:55-06:00January 5th, 2022|

The Property-Wide Managed WiFi Evolution: Why Big Owners and Operators Are Taking Notice And Taking Action

By Rush Blakely

Recently, I had the privilege of participating on a panel at the AIM Conference to talk about “Why Big Owners and Developers are Switching to Buying Internet in Bulk.”

It’s no surprise that the past year has truly shown us how dependent we are on having reliable Internet for working, schooling and shopping from home. For multifamily residents, this extends to being able to have consistent and uninterrupted WiFi at a friend’s apartment or even in common areas where co-working spaces became the norm—as well as filling in the gaps for cell phone coverage “dead spots.”

For operators, reliable WiFi also enabled mobile apps, smart locks, touchless leasing and more. In essence, property-wide managed WiFi has become the foundation for technology—and the most important amenity—as well as a viable way to earn ancillary income.

As the demands for bandwidth have increased, record numbers of developers and owners of existing properties are building or switching to property-wide managed WiFi; however, the decision for what technology to implement and how to do so isn’t always easy.

For example, if you were to issue an RFP and five vendors responded, there is no […]

By Rush Blakely|2021-12-13T14:30:55-07:00December 13th, 2021|

Elevating The Everyday – How Sequoia’s Creative Culture Inspires Extraordinary Experiences

John Muir, the famous naturalist, and co-founder of the Sierra Club once said: “The power of imagination makes us infinite.” This philosophy is easily applied to the core values that Sequoia’s team of 375 professionals embrace in order to elevate the everyday for its residents living in 15,000 homes across its 50+ apartment communities.

Sequoia (one of the largest privately held management companies on the West Coast), fosters opportunities for growth and success by propagating the idea that unparalleled customer service starts with the values that each individual brings to the collective team. Sequoia earned a 2021 NAA Best Places To Work designation, the second consecutive year they have been honored by the National Apartment Association. The award pays tribute to team members and their hard work, which directly contribute to the success of suppliers, management companies, and the rental housing industry as a whole.

Bill Brooks, President and CEO, has been with the company for 24 years. In order to harness the power of individual imagination in service of growth, he has helped to create five brand pillars that the Sequoia team lives by to make the everyday a little […]

By Rush Blakely|2022-08-25T10:50:14-06:00December 6th, 2021|