CAPS Resident Relations and Retention

Question 1

Which metric is the most direct indicator of resident retention success across a portfolio?

Accepted Answer

Average lease renewal rate

Answer

Gross potential rent collected

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Number of new leases signed

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Physical occupancy percentage

Question 2

A CAPS supervisor notices that one property has a renewal rate 15% below the portfolio average. What should be the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct resident exit surveys and analyze move-out reason codes

Answer

Reduce renewal rent increases at that property immediately

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Replace the on-site property manager

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Offer free amenities to all current residents

Question 3

Under NAA best practices, how often should a portfolio supervisor audit resident satisfaction survey results across managed properties?

Accepted Answer

Monthly or quarterly as part of performance reviews

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Only when occupancy drops below 90%

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Annually during budget season

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Only after receiving formal complaints

Question 4

Which of the following resident communication strategies has the greatest impact on portfolio-wide lease renewal rates?

Accepted Answer

Proactively contacting residents 120-150 days before expiration to discuss renewal options

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Mailing renewal notices exactly 90 days before lease expiration

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Sending generic email blasts about community events

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Posting renewal reminders on community bulletin boards

Question 5

A portfolio supervisor wants to implement a resident referral program. What is the primary benefit of such a program from a cost perspective?

Accepted Answer

It reduces resident acquisition cost compared to traditional advertising channels

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It eliminates the need for professional marketing staff

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It guarantees 100% occupancy across the portfolio

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It replaces the need for ILS (Internet Listing Services) advertising

Question 6

When a resident submits a maintenance complaint that has gone unresolved for two weeks, which action by the portfolio supervisor best demonstrates effective resident relations management?

Accepted Answer

Contact the resident directly, acknowledge the delay, and provide a firm resolution timeline

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Transfer the complaint to corporate for escalation

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Issue a rent credit retroactively after the repair is completed

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Notify the site manager in writing and close the ticket

Question 7

Which KPI best helps a portfolio supervisor compare resident relations performance across properties of different sizes?

Accepted Answer

Resident satisfaction score (percentage favorable)

Answer

Total number of resident complaints received

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Total dollar value of rent concessions given

Answer

Number of lease renewals processed per month