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what spaces are refl ective of who they are and fi ts their budget.” Azar fi nds that Thursdays are a good time to hit prospects who are close to making a decision. “The weekend is coming and they have a little more free time. You want to follow up at a time the prospect won’t be extremely busy.” Azar schedules her communications with prospects during their preferred time, even when it may be after regular hours. Her lead nurturing process includes implementing a customized system to track their rental prospects. “Being consistent is paramount. It’s where we continue to build a professional relationship,” Azar says. She adds that prospect documentation is key to connecting with customers. “We work with a lot of people and it is important for us to remember everything specific to that prospect.” Prioritizing your prospects helps when allocating time and deciding who to reach out to fi rst Prioritizing your prospects helps when allocating time and deciding who to reach out to fi rst. Prospects who have taken virtual or in-person tours, fi lled out an online pre-qualifi cation application or utilized an expense calculator feature on the property website provide valuable information about where they are in the customer journey. Take advantage of automated lead nurture emails that include information personalized to the prospect based on their previous engagements on your website. Lead If It’s Not Prep-Rite for Apartments, HOAs, Multi-Family or Commercial, It’s Wrong nurture emails will not only drive customers back to your website, but they will also help them connect with your company. In addition to technology, Azar stresses the value of emotional intelligence. “You have to be able to handle interpersonal relationships with knowledge and care, while understanding that each prospect has diff erent moving circumstances — there’s never a one size fi ts all.” NATURAL DOG PARK PRODUCTS See what over 27 years of experience can do for YOU! • Apartments, HOAs, Multi-Family, Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Painting & Staining • Carpentry & Stucco • • • • Siding & Gutters Wood & Metal Fences, Decks Power Washing/Gutter Cleaning Color Consultant available Prep-Rite Coatings & Contracting, LLC Specializing in Interior & Exterior Contracting Free Estimates • No Money Down • Licensed & Insured community A S S O C I AT I O N S I N S T I T U T E 303-997-4380 • 303-284-3648 www.prepritecoatings.com www.aamdhq.org Ask about our earth-friendly products. GymsForDogs.com [email protected] 800-931-1562 MARCH 2020 TRENDS | 35