2,127 - Resident Retention Starts Before the Lease Ends | Multifamily Tip of the Day

Here’s the truth no one wants to admit:Churn doesn’t come out of nowhere.You just weren’t listening.In this episode, Mike Brewer unpacks why resident retention isn’t a renewal event—it’s a daily listening exercise. Residents give you clues. Warning signs. Sentiment. And if you’re not picking up what they’re putting down, you’re already behind.Mike shares how AI-driven sentiment analysis is becoming the front line in retention strategy—capturing mid-lease concerns, maintenance feedback, and even social media chatter before it becomes a 60-day notice.But here's the kicker...Listening without action is just noise.Retention starts when you hear—and act on—the subtle signs. Whether it’s a leaky faucet that keeps getting missed or a negative vibe posted online, the organizations that listen well will keep their best residents longest.👉 Want to turn listening into loyalty? Subscribe, like, and share this with your team.