2,156 - The Multifamily Operations Tip of the Day: Why Speed-to-Lead Wins

In leasing, minutes matter.In today’s Multifamily Operator Tip of the Day, we dig into one of the most powerful yet overlooked levers in leasing success: response time.Here’s the truth: The first one to respond usually wins. And prospects don’t wait around—they move on.We unpack:- Why your speed to lead standard should be under 5 minutes (or better—instantaneous)- How to use automation for speed and humans for warmth- Why slow follow-up equals lost trust, no matter how strong your community is- How to gamify responsiveness and drive resultsRemember, your building might be beautiful. Your digital curb appeal might be on point. But if your team doesn't answer quickly, none of it matters.Speed doesn’t replace quality. But without it, quality is invisible.Subscribe now. Leasing is a battle. Speed wins.Blog: https://www.multifamilycollective.comBook: https://amzn.to/3YI6BDaSupport comes from: https://www.365connect.com/?utm_campaign=mmnHosted by: https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.comJoin me at Cultivate 2026: https://naahq.org/events/cultivate/sessions