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Our members may come from many different backgrounds and experience levels, but they all share the same unstoppable passion for professional growth. AAGO cultivates this growth in our everchanging industry by giving you the skills and opportunities needed to thrive and build off of in the future. To read our members' inspiring success stories of how AAGO impacted their careers (and lives), click on the links below. You could be next!

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Dinner with a side of Discussion
Dinner with a side of Discussion

AAGO's State of the Market dinner meeting was an enormous success, as industry professionals from near and far came together for an evening of flavorful food and captivating conversation. Our knowledgeable panelists gave us a break down of the past, present, and future state of central Florida's... Continue Reading

Postedby Trinity Kutschinski
Date posted05/15/2019


January/March 2019 Key Magazine
January/March 2019 Key Magazine

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Postedby Monica Ramsey
Date posted01/3/2019


5 Ways to Attract More Applicants
5 Ways to Attract More Applicants

By: Robbie Carey As the number of job postings continues to rise, it can be a struggle to find qualified candidates to apply to your open rental housing positions. Check out some tips on how to attract a larger pool of qualified candidates to your posting. Happy recruiting! 1. Remember Your Job... Continue Reading

Date posted11/5/2018


Zuri White: Student Spotlight
Zuri White: Student Spotlight

"Helping families find apartment homes is a most fulfilling job; the intrinsic value resonates for me, as a shelter is something that you need. Maybe with a little less priority and angst, we go through all the same emotions when shopping for a little black dress after a break up, but it is part... Continue Reading

Postedby Desiree Starr
Date posted10/1/2018


Golden Key Awards Spotlight: John Zapata, Service Technician of the Year
Golden Key Awards Spotlight: John Zapata, Service Technician of the Year

In preparation for this year’s Golden Key Awards we are reliving some of the excitement from last year’s big event. For the next several weeks, we are going to highlight some of last year’s Golden Key Nominees and share their stories with you. This week, we sat down with Stacey... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda White
Date posted10/1/2018


Maintenance Roundtable Recap
Maintenance Roundtable Recap

Maintenance Roundtable Recap By Rhonda Crawford, Regional Maintenance/Training Director, Concord Management Limited On September 19, AAGO hosted the first ever Maintenance Roundtable. We had 14 service team members in attendance to discuss and brainstorm solutions to some of the daily... Continue Reading

Postedby Rhonda Crawford
Date posted09/26/2018


Lease-A-Palooza… the bee’s knees!
Lease-A-Palooza… the bee’s knees!

The premiere leasing and marketing training event of the year is scheduled for September 13th and we hope you will join the industry’s best for this valuable learning opportunity! AAGO’s annual Lease-A-Palooza will be held at the Church Street Ballroom from 10am – 4pm. The theme... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda White
Date posted08/26/2018


Why APASS?
Why APASS?

Why is APASS Important to You? By Heather Alzate, PRG Real Estate, Vice Chair of Education Advisory Council We work in an industry where every element of our job is constantly changing. We filter through sales, new laws, resident expectations and so much more daily. Some ask, “How... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Alzate
Date posted08/14/2018


Retaining Talent > Finding it
Retaining Talent > Finding it

The job market is on fire and the economy growing, which makes it difficult to retain top talent. Do you cringe at the thought of losing your top leasing agent or a seasoned property manager with a strong track record for success? The answer most certainly should be, “Yes!” Similar to... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda White
Date posted08/6/2018


Are you the one?
Are you the one?

Did you miss "Are you the one?" marketing strategy class? Never fear! We have a blog that recaps the class. Click here now Continue Reading

Postedby Carina Pfeiffer
Date posted07/12/2018


Fourth Annual Apartment Industry Job Shadow Day Inspires Foster Youth
Fourth Annual Apartment Industry Job Shadow Day Inspires Foster Youth

For the fourth year in a row, the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO) and the AAGO Foundation, Inc. partnered with Goodwill of Central Florida, Community Based Care of Central Florida and the City of Life Foundation to provide a hands-on job shadow experience for central Florida foster... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda White
Date posted07/11/2018


Some things are inevitable…  
Some things are inevitable…  

There are many things that seem inevitable this time of year in the Sunshine State: It rains in Florida at 3 pm. The temperatures will hit the high 90’s just about every day. The humidity is through the roof. Ice cream becomes its own food group designed to help us cope with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda White
Date posted06/4/2018