Boosting Occupancy: Top 10 Tactics for Manufactured Housing Owners

Elevating occupancy rates within a manufactured housing community is not just a financial necessity but also a key driver of sustained profitability. In this guide, we outline ten proven strategies that will increase your community's occupancy levels significantly:

1. Design Targeted Marketing Campaigns: Develop and execute campaigns to reach prospective residents with a specific interest in manufactured housing. Employ digital marketing channels, social media platforms, and local advertising. Establish collaborative relationships with real estate professionals and relocation services.

2. Enhance Online Presence and Listings: Improve the online visibility of your community by establishing an intuitively designed website, optimizing search engine rankings, and effectively utilizing online listing platforms. Showcase visually appealing content, emphasize the array of community amenities, and provide comprehensive information about available homes. ManageAmerica's Home Inventory Tracking System gives you the capability to seamlessly upload photos and videos, with "List on Internet" toggles, to third-party sales-related websites.

3. Implement Referral Programs: First, foster a cohesive sense of community by organizing regular social events, creating communal spaces, and encouraging resident participation in decision-making processes. A vibrant community atmosphere will attract and retain residents. Then, institute referral programs that incentivize current residents to refer acquaintances, family, or colleagues to the community. Offer enticing rewards, discounts, or other incentives to stimulate resident engagement and foster word-of-mouth marketing.

4. Host Open House Events: Organize periodic open house events to provide potential residents the opportunity to tour available homes, explore community amenities, and engage with current residents. These events enable prospective residents to experience the community firsthand, envisioning themselves as part of it.

5. Offer Competitive Pricing and Incentives: Conduct thorough market analysis to ensure that your pricing remains competitive. Consider offering move-in specials or other incentives to entice prospective residents. Emphasize the exceptional value and affordability of residing within your community.

6. Enhance Curb Appeal: Ensure curb appeal throughout the community by consistently maintaining landscaping in common areas, investing in signage, and ensuring that homes and homesites are aesthetically pleasing. The visual appeal of the surroundings can significantly influence potential residents.

7. Engage with Local Employers and Institutions: Cultivate strategic partnerships with local employers, colleges, or universities to promote your community as the preferred housing option. Offer tailored packages or incentives to attract employees or students in search of housing solutions.

8. Encourage Online Reviews and Testimonials: Request satisfied residents to leave positive reviews and testimonials detailing their experiences in your community. Leverage these endorsements on your website and online platforms to build trust and credibility among potential residents.

9. Streamline Application Process: Simplify and streamline the application process to enhance convenience for prospective residents. Provide online application options, expedite application reviews, and maintain transparent communication regarding application status. Minimize entry barriers to encourage higher conversion rates. Consider a high-quality screening system like Origen Services powered by ManageAmerica to streamline this process.

10. Evaluate Technology and Software: Review your existing technological infrastructure and software systems. Implement a high-end property management software tailored to the manufactured housing industry to help drive occupancy, collect payments quickly, save employees’ time, and reduce risk and errors. Schedule a demonstration now so you can launch your new software for the new year.

Now is the perfect time to consider each of these strategies, identify gaps in your current operations, and make the necessary improvements. Partnering with a high-end industry leader like ManageAmerica can help you do just that. At ManageAmerica, we're not just a software provider but also a strategic partner that's uniquely equipped to help you streamline and grow your business.