While I was hoping to do LIVE coverage of the AIM (Apartment Innovation and Marketing) Conference last week, it was just too jam-packed! Instead, I went about trying to absorb and bring back what onsite teams could really use. Two major themes emerged in this year's conference: AI and centralization.

It is crucial for property managers and leasing professionals to stay curious about AI technology and its potential impact on the industry in order to stay competitive and improve the resident experience.Listen in for what I learned that will have the most value for you!

1) WHAT WERE THE TWO MAJOR THEMES OF THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE?

2) WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF LAUNCHING AND PILOTING COMMUNITIES AS SELF-SERVE FOR EFFICIENCY AND LOWER COSTS?

3) WHAT IS THE LTD PROGRAM AND WHAT DOES IT EMPHASIZE?

4) HOW WILL RENT INCREASES BE SET IN THE FUTURE FOR GREYSTAR LTD?

5) WHAT WERE SOME OF THE INITIATIVES DISCUSSED TO MAKE A COMMUNITY ESG-FRIENDLY?

6) WHAT IS THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF USING AI FOR LEASING?

7) HOW CAN PROPERTY MANAGERS IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNICATION USING CHATGPT TECHNOLOGY?

8) WHAT IS BARBARA’S VIEW ON THE USE OF AI IN THE INDUSTRY?

9) WHAT IS THE MEANING OF CENTRALIZATION IN THE INDUSTRY?

10) WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING CURIOUS ABOUT AI TECHNOLOGY FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS AND LEASING PROFESSIONALS?

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