This blog post references a recent event that was by all accounts a tragedy, but we're not here to scare you or point fingers. We simply want to raise awareness that elevator accidents can occur anywhere. What can you do to improve the situation?

Posted on November 7 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

Vacant spaces: not ideal, but something property managers must deal with. When not attended to properly, they can become a safety hazard, but by taking the right actions, not only can you make those area safer, you can even use them to your advantage.

Posted on October 30 2019

By Dakota Thornton, Business Development Coordinator Manager Kings III

Customer satisfaction is a priority that is not unique to the property management industry. Here, we'll take a look at how property managers can improve tenant experience using examples of the best customer satisfaction surveys across all industries.

Posted on October 17 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

Statistics show that more and more Americans are opting for renting over buying. In this blog post, we'll break down the data trends by area and look into what this means for you as the property manager.

Posted on September 26 2019

By Dakota Thornton, Business Development Coordinator Manager Kings III

More than any other weather-related hazards, flooding is the main cause of death, according to the NWS. Why? Most people underestimate the force and power of water. Think about your property and tenants; are they vulnerable to this underestimation?

Posted on September 11 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

Generation-wise, millennials are currently dominating the renting market. Here's what you can do as a property manager to attract them to your site.

Posted on August 29 2019

By Dakota Thornton, Business Development Coordinator Manager Kings III

After the recent August 3rd active shootings, the reality is more salient now than ever: we ALL need to be prepared for this type of scenario. Here, self defense expert, Chad Talbot, provides actionable life safety measures to take to help when it counts.

Posted on August 13 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

For today's tenants, it is all about the experience. Consider the the Ritz Carlton concierge methodology and how you can apply it to your site in order to provide your building's occupants with service that stands out. Here's what you should know.

Posted on August 1 2019

By Dakota Thornton, Business Development Coordinator Manager Kings III

With things like next day shipping and food delivery apps, it's undeniable that our generation seeks instant gratification, and your tenants' satisfaction relies on it. How can property managers keep up? Here are some tips.

Posted on July 25 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

When it comes to property management, your vendors can make or break you when it comes to life safety and overall tenant satisfaction. How can you make sure you're making the right choice? Work smarter not harder in your selection process with these tips.

Posted on July 16 2019

By Dakota Thornton, Business Development Coordinator Manager Kings III

Choosing who monitors your elevator phone may seem like a straight forward decision, but it has many implications on your property's overall safety and, ultimately, your liability. Here's what you need to know about your elevator phone monitoring company.

Posted on July 2 2019

By Jennifer Burks, New Market Launch Specialist Kings III

With so many options available to them, it truly is a tenant's world, making tenant satisfaction and the tenant experience more important than ever. When it comes to tenant satisfaction, you want to stand out- but not in a bad way. Avoid these DON'Ts.

Posted on June 18 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

Culturally, we have ingrained social media within all aspects of our lives- even disasters and emergencies. As a property manager, how does this affect your site's emergency response and overall emergency communications? We'll walk you through it.

Posted on June 12 2019

By Dakota Thornton, Business Development Coordinator Manager Kings III

You may not always expect a small line item, such as the emergency help phones on your property, to yield standout cost savings, but the proof is in the pudding. Here's Cushman & Wakefield's saving success story, made possible by Kings III.

Posted on June 6 2019

By Allie Lewis, Sr Digital Marketing Specialist Kings III

Simply put, preventing crime on your property is necessary due to liability. Criminal acts can range in danger and severity, but even the most minor instances place you and your tenants in a compromising position. Here's what you can do.

Posted on May 21 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

Life safety on your property includes knowing when building occupants need to leave the property and having the right procedures set in place to do so. Learn more in this blog post.

Posted on May 9 2019

By Allie Lewis, Sr Digital Marketing Specialist Kings III

Cell phones may be the sleekest, but they aren't the safest when it comes to emergencies. Property managers who rely on tenants using cell phones instead of emergency phones leave themselves, their tenants, and their property vulnerable. Here's why.

Posted on May 1 2019

By Jennifer Burks, New Market Launch Specialist Kings III

Emergency preparedness and response are key elements of property safety, but they shouldn't be the only focus. Your tenants need to feel comfortable and know how to get help in all vulnerable situations that occur onsite, not just life threatening ones.

Posted on April 23 2019

By Dakota Thornton, Business Development Coordinator Manager Kings III

It's no longer a novel idea to use digital technology to reach your tenants- it's an expectation. But with ever-advancing tool sets, figuring out how to do it effectively can be daunting. Here's how to do it right by considering the tenant's experience.

Posted on April 9 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

The fear of elevators is a common phobia. As a property manager with elevators onsite, it's important you understand why some tenants face this and the do-able actions you can take to help and to maintain a pleasant tenant experience for all. Here's how.

Posted on March 26 2019

By Dakota Thornton, Business Development Coordinator Manager Kings III

Pool phones not required by law in your state? Not having one will still leave you your residents and your property vulnerable to many life safety issues. Here's what you need to know.

Posted on March 21 2019

By Allie Lewis, Sr Digital Marketing Specialist Kings III

Imagine one of your tenants being trapped in an elevator for more than an hour. How do you envision the call would be handled? Here we walk through actual audio of such an entrapment, demonstrating how our service is exemplary in a situation like this.

Posted on March 5 2019

By John Miles, Event Coordinator Kings III

As a property manager, you know that prospective tenants are swayed by your online presence. Here's how you can use reputation management to put your best face forward.

Posted on February 27 2019

By Dawn Pelikan, Business Development Coordinator Kings III

Being in emergency response, we have to be there for everyone who needs us, but factoring in multiculturalism and the many different languages that come with it, this can be difficult for many monitoring companies. Here's how we do it differently.

Posted on February 14 2019

By Allie Lewis, Sr Digital Marketing Specialist Kings III

This is not about pointing out or piling on, but rather understanding that it is often someone else's unfortunate situation that highlights gaps we have in our own processes. Perfect opportunity to test your own emergency systems, elevator or otherwise, and see if they measure up - not just to

Posted on February 1 2019

By Katie Thomas, VP of Marketing Kings III