If anyone had told me a few years ago that a simple text message was the future of rent collection, I probably would have laughed my socks off. Not because I am a technophobe\u2014I love gadgets and new phones just like lots of people\u2014but because SMS seems such a crazy way of communicating with tenants. But the world is changing and in order to stay one step ahead of the game, we need to adapt.<\/p>\n
So how can SMS revolutionise the life of a landlord?<\/p>\n
Well according to one news report I read this morning, a large number of estate and letting agents are coming around to the idea of embracing modern technology as a way of making life easier. Instead of writing letters or emails to tenants who have fallen behind with the rent, SMS is a quick and convenient way of communicating with the tenant and reminding them that their rent is overdue.<\/p>\n
Of course, when you think about it, using SMS is a no-brainer. Everyone and their dog owns a mobile phone these days, whereas not everyone checks email or bothers to open the post thanks to the volume of SPAM and junk mail we are bombarded with on a daily basis. However, sending a polite SMS can often elicit a quick response from the tenant and the landlord can manage payment problems far more quickly. SMS has other advantages, too: it can also be used to contact prospective tenant if you have a soon to be vacant property that matches their requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If anyone had told me a few years ago that a simple text message was the future of rent collection, I probably would have laughed my socks off. Not because I am a technophobe\u2014I love gadgets and new phones just … Continue reading