If you manage properties, you will need to find facility management software. It doesn't matter whether you manage a single building or you are responsible for managing a national real estate portfolio, you will need facility management software to track your properties.

Locating a facility management software list can help you to determine what the providers are offering in terms of services. A facility management software provider can make your business run smoothly. Here are just some of the ways that facility management software can enhance your property management business:

1. Facility management software can simplify the process of receiving, dispatching and tracking maintenance calls.

2. Facility management software can schedule preventative maintenance for your property daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or as needed.

3. Facility management software can help track and manage your property's assets.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Download a demo of facilities management software

Download or schedule a demonstration with the facility management software provider that you are considering. You'll get a first-hand look at the software in action, which will give you a good idea as to whether the product will fit your needs. In addition, you will see how easy or difficult it is to conduct business with the provider by noting the ease in which you can arrange such a demo.

I recommend: ManagerPlus can help you organize your maintenance schedules, your work orders and repair histories and track costs of all of your properties. Landport Systems developed a system to manage maintenance requests sent by phone, voice mail, fax, email or paper messages for your property management.

Invest in customizable integrated facilities management software

Integrated facilities management software combines maintenance, property and resources management into one package. The main advantage of such a software package is that it allows you to maintain and access the details of all of your facilities in a central location.

I recommend: Synergy has a product called Coherent that is a customizable integrated facilities management software solution. AdventNet created a product called FacilitiesDesk that allows you to share real time data of all your properties' maintenance schedules. AMTdirect can help with lease management, portfolio management, property management and facilities management all in one package.

Consider a web-based facility management software provider

Web-based facilities management software can save you money. There is no software for your technicians to maintain, because the provider maintains it. Since the program is web-based, you can view it from any computer whether it is at work or at home.

I recommend: Sign up for a 14-day, free trial facilities management software from Net Facilities. Capture and report complete facilities information, from problems to time and materials costs, with CrossForm from Mainstream Software.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Because reports are a big part of facilities management, be sure that the facility management software you select has an easy to use report function.