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Most professionals are diligent about posting meetings and conferences on their calendars. Beyond options and expirations, however, few people have a systematic method for tracking and managing timely lease-related action items.

Savvy business owners are increasingly relying on lease administration software to help keep track of their properties. But in the sea of real estate–management platforms, how does a business operator know which is the right fit?

The ICSC Law Conference's panel, "Accelerating Technology in Lease Reviews: Demystifying the Miraculous," delivered valuable insights, highlighting four pivotal takeaways with concrete examples:

5 Best Practices to Build a Real Estate-Driven Multi-Unit Company In the landscape of multi-unit businesses, real estate should be more than just a supporting player – it should be woven into the very fabric of your organization's decision-making process. Real estate acts as the vital thread connecting all activities beneath the real estate umbrella to your management's overarching goals. In essence, it becomes the primary tool for achieving your company's mission.

Maintaining real property data and complying with real estate tax bills can be a complex process for companies. In many cases, bills may not be received from jurisdictions, leading to potential penalties. To help businesses avoid pitfalls and maximize savings, we've compiled "The Ultimate Checklist for Real Estate Tax Bill Compliance."

Centralizing project management is a crucial aspect of successful development projects, especially in the retail construction industry. With a well-organized system, it is easier for teams to collaborate, track progress, and ensure timely completion of projects. This article discusses the importance of centralizing project management during the development stage of retail construction projects, such as new builds, remodels, and scrape and rebuilds. We will cover the significance of the Letter of Intent (LOI), the use of Project Management Software like Property Works, and the various permits involved in the construction process.

Since launching the Atlanta Chapter of Best Buddies International back in 2018, Property Works has opened its doors to employees with IDD. Emma is one such team member who has been working closely with our very own Director of Business Development, James Rabb otherwise known around BB circles as Jimmy.

The Unifying Power of Property Works One Tool to Connect Your Entire Organization As your business ramps up into growth mode, lease administration probably isn’t a top priority, but if the proper foundation isn’t laid here, then you may be setting yourself up for inefficiencies and overstaffing. At this stage, many operators rely on spreadsheets, manual data entry, and attorneys to perform admin work. With a lean back office team, contesting CAM charge increases, chasing down tax bills, tracking new unit development, and figuring out who’s responsible for repairing the HVAC each needs to be a seamless process. But who’s in charge of pulling the relevant information from your leases when you need it? And when lease terms change, who updates your multi-departmental team?

Tenants, Here is Why You Need Our Essential Lease Accounting Software Property Works Makes Meeting ASC 842 Requirements Simpler Than Ever Maintaining compliance with ASC 842, which became effective January of 2022, can be complicated if you're managing your lease accounting with unwieldy, error-prone methods like manual spreadsheets. Property Works’ streamlined solution offers you robust reporting in an easily auditable format, saving you time and stress. We broke down the differences between ASC 842 and how it differs from its predecessor ASC 840 in this previous post.

Landlord consent and approvals: they're a necessary step in portfolio transactions from purchase and sale, to refinancing and mergers and acquisitions. Obtaining a landlord’s signature may seem like an easy ask, but underestimating the time and relationship management skills required, can tax in-house and outside counsel resources and cost you twice as much as it could.