Welcome to this short blog explaining the term cloud computing how it works in terms of property management software and how it can transform your letting agency in terms of speed, service, reliability and more.
The top Advantages of Cloud Computing for Property Management are:
- More work / less space : So firstly a cloud-based system is not like any other, you purchase a monthly SAAS (software as a service) package. This is opposed to buying physical space for servers, storage and people to manage such systems. Upgrading is made simple as the system is online.
- Customisation: When you buy cloud-based software, most packages are designed to allow unique customisation to your business needs. Take for example Rentview, which is broken into four different packages for letting and estate agents.
- Money, Money, Money: Using a cloud-based system has a few benefits to do with the saving of costs and increasing sales or number of customers. The great thing about the cloud is there is no big time investment in the hardware, software and servers mentioned above, it’s usually a monthly fee which can be cancelled on a short enough notice. You can also automate many re-occurring business activities in the agency.
- Reliability: Because the system is served on the internet, you can access your data and management system from any place in the world once you have a internet connection. The data is also backed up on servers, assuring there is no loss of information if say for example, you lost your USB or the office burnt down!
- Opportunities: Many of these systems have built-in tools and features that can help you to take your business to the next level. Some will offer the chance to engage with customers and be used as a CRM tool as well as in-house management tool. This allow you to learn more from your market and generate new opportunities.
Hope you enjoyed this one and can see the advantages of cloud computing for your letting agency.
Cormac