references and testimonials.
engaging property management curriculum
property management curriculum

Why choose the Apartment Guy for your educational event? Each course was designed to increase your productivity, reduce your risk and strengthen your skills. With an emphasis on curriculum development for adult learners, each course is designed to make the maximum impact and provide details and tools to take back on-site. Plus, each is fun and interesting, quick and entertaining — and loaded with all sorts of helpful tips and important details that will help you do your job better! You can also preview many of the course handouts by clicking here to see what’s in store. Still not sure? Why not read some of the comments below from attendees across the country? For a list of references, scroll to the bottom of the page. Any of the contact organizations and companies listed would be happy to tell you about the experience they had at an Apartment Guy seminar.

Currently offering a variety of seminars, keynotes and interactive workshops, The Apartment Guy seminars can be customized for your organization to allow for time constraints or specific material. General Admission seminars, with open seating, are offered periodically in markets around the country (click here to see the calendar) and are typically under three hours each. Workshops are two to four hours.
 

testimonials from clients
testimonials from clients

“Never boring or dull, the "Apartment Guy" has a fun and exciting approach to education. Christopher Higgins can captivate and relate to the most reluctant student. His seminars have provoked thought and discussion among the employees in our company. The "Apartment Guy" seminars have become an integral part of our training program.”
–Becky Heft, Regional Supervisor, Austin Highland Development Company, Chicago IL

“Thank you for the informative day, the seminar was great and gave me a boost of morale to utilize the common sense that we need to remember to exercise our basics. Have a great day and again thank you.”
–Paula Straznick, Property Manager, Avalon Arms Apartments, Avalon PA

“The class lead by Christopher Higgins was filled with facts and real world examples that allow the attendees to take the newly learned information back to their property to see immediate results. Christopher is always sharing the latest in trends and what is hot in the multifamily business. Thank you, Christopher!”
–Amy Kosnikowski, Principal, Quintessential Marketing & Training, Charlotte NC

“I’m happy to see a true professional in this industry and will take advantage of further opportunities to attend the seminars and/or classes you offer!”
–Tarie Beck, Alliance Property Management, Bozeman MT

“Christopher brings his knowledge and experience together in a wonderfully motivating, positive and energetic way.”
–Megan Rieman Cam, President, Apartment Council of Topeka, Topeka KS

“We receive a lot of feedback from our members and it was all postive when it came to Christopher's work. He was prompt and so easy to work with. He fits in with any audience and grabs their attention from the start. I would recommend Christopher at any function.”
–Kelly Newman, Manager of Education, Arizona Multihousing Association, Phoenix AZ

testimonials from clients“I would say this seminar was one of the best I’ve attended with regards to property management—it was positive, informative and a lot of fun.”
–Darlene Hardy, Property Supervisor, Quality Management, Winnipeg MB Canada

“All of the information given will help me achieve my goals. The speaker is very informative, very professional and made the class exciting. I really enjoyed the class!”
–Schreka Cooper, Leasing Consultant, The Pointe Apartments, Atlanta GA

“We have been fortunate to have Christopher bring his “Apartment Guy” expertise to a number of our regional associations and have received tremendous feedback. He is witty, funny, and on message.”
–Sarah Greeneaugh, Property Council of Australia, Adelaide South Australia

“With this seminar, I feel much more empowered because I have the knowledge I need to not feel so uneasy in my new career. Thanks!”
–Vivian Scott, Assistant Manager, Harbor House Apartments, Ann Arbor MI

“This is the most comprehensive fair housing class that I have ever been to, even after being in the apartment industry for 13 years.”
–Francine Graf, Leasing Director, Draper And Kramer, St. Louis MO

“Just a note of thanks again for your presentations a few weeks ago. The hundred or so evaluations were all positive. Several have e-mailed me and told me that they tried your techniques regarding letters and calls which have produced leases that they might not have gotten otherwise, so I thank you for those!”
–Clark Lindstrom, Regional Property Manager, The Peterson Companies, Wichita KS

“I have been to dozens of classes by a number of your peers in the apartment business. I always get the feeling it is all about them! This is the first class in 18 years that I felt was all about me and how I can do better. Thanks for your hard work.”
–Michaela Henderson, Regency Square Apartments, Dallas TX

“I loved his power-packed motivational customer service class...it had me at the edge of my seat! He’s motivating, witty and his seminars are definitely worth seeing!”
–Jo Perez, Property Manager, Alliance Residential, West Palm Beach FL

client organizations
client references

National Apartment Association – Orlando, FL Las Vegas, NV
Texas Apartment Association – San Antonio, TX Houston, TX Austin, TX
Florida Apartment Association – Boca Raton, FL Orlando, FL
Residential Landlord’s Association – Manchester, England UK
Property Council of Australia – Sydney, Adelaide, Perth Australia
Pittsburgh Apartment Association – Pittsburgh, PA
Washington Apartment Association – TRENDS – Seattle, WA
Arizona Multihousing Association – Phoenix, AZ
Apartment Council of Topeka – Topeka, KS
Metro Multifamily Housing Association – Portland, OR
Columbia Apartment Association – Columbia, MO
Southeast Florida Apartment Association – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Managers Association – Pittsburgh, PA
El Paso Apartment Association – El Paso, TX
Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association – Cincinnati, OH
Apartment Association of Metro Denver – Denver, CO
Apartment Association of Greater Dallas – Dallas, TX
Baton Rouge Apartment Association – Baton Rouge, LA
Greater Omaha Lincoln Apartment Association – Omaha, NE
Washington State IREM – Seattle, WA
 

client corporations
client references

TGM Associates – New York, NY
Singh Properties – Detroit, MI
Mullenix Companies – St. Louis, MO
Broadmoor Development – Omaha, NE
H.M. Heckle – Memphis, TN
Wentworth Mutual Properties – Perth, Western Australia
Fiduciary Real Estate Development – Milwaukee, WI
CSM Corporation – Minneapolis, MN
Sterling Properties – St. Louis, MO
Pinnacle Realty Management – Denver, CO
Sentinel Real Estate – New York, NY
DiLucia Inc. – Philadelphia, PA
Flagship Properties – Houston, TX
Edenvale Properties – Manchester, UK
Hornig Companies – Minneapolis, MN
Investors Management & Marketing – Bismarck, ND
McKinney Properties – Pittsburgh, PA
Maxus Properties – Kansas City, MO
Timberland Partners – Minneapolis, MN
Century 21 Hometown Brokers – Billings, MT
Peterson Companies – Kansas City, MO
Van Buskirk Companies – Sioux Falls, SD
ROPKO Inc – Corpus Christi, TX
Rainbow Property Management – Billings, MT
Allied Group – Renton, WA
Price Brothers Management Company – Overland Park, KS
Baumann Properties – St. Louis, MO
Prudential CRES Real Estate – Kansas City, MO
Senek Management – Fairbanks, AK
Bohannon Development – El Paso, TX
Autumn Leaf Management – Covington, KY
Crescent Heights Condominium Management – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Christopherson Properties – Minneapolis, MN
CMC Properties – Cincinnati, OH
client organizationsSeldin Company – Omaha, NE
Foshee Management – Montgomery, AL
Hickock-Dible Management – Overland Park, KS
Thomsen Corporation – Milwaukee, WI
Siara Management – Syracuse, NY
Case & Associates – Tulsa, OK
Colonial Properties Trust – Atlanta, GA
Professional Property Management – Des Moines, IA
The Lipton Group – St. Louis, MO
Weidner Investment Services – Anchorage, AK
Pointe Management – Omaha, NE
Capstone Real Estate – Austin, TX
Hollyburn Group – Vancouver, BC
Nevins-Lewbell-Adams-Schell Management – Albuquerque, NM
Landmark Residential Services – Tampa, FL
NP Dodge Management, Inc. – Omaha, NE
Alliance Property Management – Bozeman, MT
DEL Management Services – Downsview, ON
Tamarack Property Management – Billings, MT
Austin-Highland Development – Chicago, IL
Yarco Management – Kansas City, MO
KnightFrank Properties – Manchester, UK
ERC Properties – Fort Smith, AR
Quality Management – Winnipeg, MB
Mayer Homes – St. Louis, MO

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