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“Perception of value” is a term property owners and managers struggle with because everyone has a different idea of what goes into a resident’s evaluation of what they’re getting for their money. Student communities have an even bigger challenge – the bank of mom and dad. Do expectations change when parents pay the rent? High annual turnover does not have to be the norm for student communities. Listen in as student renters and parents share their thoughts and opinions on what value means to them and its impact on the decision to renew.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the integrations needed to help lease units faster. Self-guided tours are the new way to lease! These technology enhancements are here to stay, and the next generation of renters not only expect tech amenities, they are naturally attracted to tools that offer self-service. In fact, self-guided tours are converting as successfully or higher than live leasing agents. During this sessions, we’ll discuss the challenges of self-guided tours from a holistic perspective and answer questions about concerns, benefits and how to get started.

Do you ever feel like you are managing upstream and becoming the “police” versus paving someone’s path for success? This workshop unpacks the emotional baggage that we carry as leaders and offers proven strategies that foster a growth mindset. This session will offer attendees a variety of coaching tools.

Student housing companies work incessantly to modernize the housing experience and create a sense of loyalty among students for their communities. The key differentiator is to understand the lifestyle, technology, safety and amenity preferences of students. This knowledge will enable companies to offer the most sophisticated, yet functional housing experience in their communities. Listen to findings of a national research study with participation from the leading student housing companies to unravel the top lifestyle preferences of Generation Z. Attendees will gain insight into future-proofing their communities to ensure high occupancy rates and healthy revenue streams.

Our forecast shows that student housing enrollment will be shrinking to the smaller size of Generation Z along with some other factors. With the ultra-competitive environment currently and with many universities needing more of a supply, there could be some risks on the horizon. There are a few case studies of the last decade where markets have rebounded and some that are still finding it difficult. As owners and operators, what plans are we putting in place today with our staff to ensure long term success?