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CONSULTING SERVICES
What real estate investment challenges are you facing? We offer a wide variety
of consulting services for large apartment complexes and we will customize our
services to meet our client's individual needs and preferences. All of our
consulting services are designed and supervised by the firm's President,
Jennifer Berman, CPM®.
Why choose a CPM®?
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Are you considering the purchase of a new asset? We can provide expert analysis
of the offering information, verify income and expense information, conduct an
extensive rental market and development trend survey, complete a site-assessment
of the physical plant including inspections of every unit, draft a realistic
operating budget and research financing alternatives. All of this will be
completed to achieve the objective of providing you the information necessary to
make a sound investment decision.
ON-SITE OPERATION ANALYSIS
Have your on-site operations become inefficient? This can happen over time for
numerous reasons. Our expert operations analysts can evaluate every aspect of
your on-site operations, identify areas of inefficiency and recommend a
corrective action plan. We can assist owners in implementing new operating
systems and procedures that can keep your on-site operations on the right track.
MANAGER HIRING AND TRAINING PROGRAM
A competent on-site staff is crucial the success of any large apartment
investment. Over the years, we have developed systems and procedures that work.
As part of our manager training program, we can assist you in locating a capable
on-site manager or we can work to enhance the skills of the manager you already
have. First, we evaluate the skills of the on-site staff. Then we provide a
skills enhancement program in any areas of deficiency.
QUALITY CONTROL "SHOPPING" SERVICE
Is quality control important to you? Do you want to ensure that your manager is
marketing your property effectively and within legal parameters? Our experienced
shoppers can "shop" your property on a one-time basis, or we can place your
property on a regular shopping schedule where you will receive periodic shopping
reports. This service gives you the peace-of-mind that your on-site staff is
maximizing apartment rental opportunities and conducting business on your behalf
in an professional, ethical and legal manner.
MARKETING TOOLS
Does your marketing effort need a jump start? Keeping an on-site marketing
effort fresh and new can be challenging. We can assist your manager in
developing a fresh new marketing approach. First, we evaluate your current
marketing efforts and conduct an extensive rental market survey to understand
the marketing efforts of your competition. We can assist in the development of
new marketing tools that may include new advertising campaigns, curb appeal
enhancement and signage, staging and merchandising vacant apartments, community
networking or website design and development.
PROPERTY INSPECTIONS
A safe and well-maintained physical plant is essential in today's litigious and
competitive rental market environment. Our property inspection service includes
a thorough exterior evaluation of the buildings and grounds for safety and
proper maintenance. The interior of all apartments will be inspected for
condition and safety. Priority attention will be paid to the presence of mold or
mildew and any condition that can contribute to this environmental hazard. Other
areas to be inspected include the leasing office, storage rooms, garages,
carports and maintenance shops. A report will be generated that identifies the
condition of every area inspected. We can then recommend a corrective action
plan and assist with its implementation. We can oversee the bid
process for capital improvement projects and the supervision of any construction
and repairs.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Could you be making a better return on your investment? Our expert financial
analysts can evaluate the current financial status of your investment and
identify areas where improvement could result in increased cash flow and
investment return. Whether it is implementing a necessary and consistent rent
increase plan, or drafting and implementing a realistic operating budget, a
financial tune-up can be the secret to better investment returns.
FINANCING
Whether your investment is conventionally or bond financed, we are expert in
assisting our clients with financing needs. Perhaps it's time to refinance: we
can evaluate the market and recommend the best option depending on your
investment goals. Perhaps bond financing makes sense for your investment or it's
time to remarket your bond. We have assembled a team of bond finance experts who
can assist you in every aspect of this very complex and lengthy process.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Is an affordable housing program part of your financing? If this program is not
administrated correctly, it can jeopardize your financing status. We can
evaluate the current on-site administration of your affordable program and
recommend any needed changes or improvements. We also provide on-going
supervision of your affordable housing administration to ensure compliance.