Skyline 2005 Multi Family Solutions: Complete Residential Management

A complete new Residential Management product was added to SKYLINE for Windows. The residential module is a full-service residential management system that takes you from prospect management through move-in. It interfaces directly with Skyline's Units, Occupants, and Security system. The Residential Module also offers extensive marketing tracking and reporting.

The Residential menu options include:

• Prospect Management - Use this menu to add and manage prospects. You can quickly check unit availability based on the parameters you are looking for, setup showings and track results, manage a waiting list, and monitor the traffic for a particular site, agent, property group, property, or type of contact. 
• Applicant Management - Use this menu to take a new applicant from proposed lease to move-in. Complete the application form, which contains proposed lease terms, income, employment, credit, and other relevant applicant information. Formalize the evaluation and approval process by documenting credit and background checks and assessing fees. Track occupants, pets, vehicles, and parking associated with the unit. You can also create a lease document using Microsoft® Word's mail merge feature. Multiple lease templates may be setup for different buildings or different unit types. 
• Setup - Use this menu to create lists that are referenced throughout the Residential Module, such as leasing agents, prospect and source contact types, and marketing campaign types. Use the Gross Potential Rent setup screen to define GPR and compare it to actual rent. 
• Marketing - Use the Comparison Grid to track details of competing properties. The Source Directory provides a place to maintain prospect sources, such as a large employer or area university. Use the Campaign Management menu to define, track, and report on all the property's marketing campaigns. Each prospect added must include a campaign reference.

Figure 1 Residential Menu