Ask an Expert Podcast / Ken Aaron from Virtual Home Inventory
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In our latest “Ask an Expert” session, we sat down with Ken Aaron of Virtual Home Inventory, a specialist in
Strategic Planning for Estate Managers
Kimberly Varney
Our strategic planning guide provides a clear framework for estate managers to define priorities, set goals, and structure long-term operational plans. Includes step-by-step guidance and a full sample plan for reference.
Post-Hurricane Property Inspection
Kimberly Varney
As we face increasingly severe hurricanes due to climate change, it becomes critical to have a plan in place for post-storm recovery. We’ve updated our guide to incorporate new technologies and considerations that have emerged to enhance your efforts.
Using Zoning to Streamline Estate Operations
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Zoning serves two primary roles within an estate: operational zoning and service zoning. Operational zoning addresses the physical structure and movement within the property, supporting security, vendor movements, environmental operations, and maintenance. Service zoning is the working foundation of the daily schedule, determining how each space is assigned, cleaned, and cared for. These two systems work together to create a manageable, efficient, and aware household environment.
Opening a Winter Home; A Checklist for Estate Managers
Kimberly Varney
As keepers of the household’s standards, Estate Managers are responsible for overseeing every aspect of the home’s readiness, from safety checks to aesthetic presentation. Their efforts help to ensure a seamless transition, allowing the family to immediately enjoy their winter home. This checklist will help make sure nothing is overlooked when moving to a seasonal residence.
Ask an Expert – Wayne DeCoste on Residential Security
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The Estate Management Network recently hosted an insightful “Ask an Expert” session featuring Wayne DeCoste, founder of Rescor Group, who shared his expertise on residential security for high-net-worth properties.
Summerizing a Seasonal Home
Kimberly Varney
It’s that time of year again….It’s HOT in South Florida. Many of my fellow Estate Managers have headed north while we’re left to close up homes for the summer.
Creating Vendor Guidelines
Kimberly Varney
If you haven’t informed or instructed your vendors on how the property needs to be cared for, they probably don’t know what to do. It’s worth taking time to note the general procedures and expectations for all vendors.
Quality Starts at the Top: Campany Roofing
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The Estate Management Network welcomes Campany as a valued Industry Partner Member, recognizing the excellence and reliability it brings to the South Florida roofing industry.
Opening a Winter Home for the Season
Kimberly Varney
This time of year, many estate teams are headed to ski resorts and mountain homes to set up for the season. Their goal is to ensure that owners are met with a home that feels like a private luxury resort in which to entertain their family and guests. There are certain steps an Estate Manager can facilitate to prep the home for incoming residents.