Jenna Abraham, Author at Roers

Roers Volunteering Recap of 2024

Part of our mission at Roers is to be an active part of the communities where we live through our Give and Grow Program. One of our committees is Volunteering. Our Volunteering mission statement is “The Roers Volunteer committee will provide experiences for Roers employees to give their time and talents to non-profit organizations in our communities.” Our goal is to have one organized volunteering opportunity in each area, per quarter, depending on availability.

Later in 2024, we introduced a new employee incentive called Volunteer Time Off (VTO) which provided employees with 4 hours of VTO to use throughout the year. The VTO program allows employees to take time off during the workday to volunteer in the community. For 2025, each employee will receive 8 hours of VTO to use throughout the year.

We also launched a new webpage on our employee portal that shows ongoing volunteering opportunities in each area! This webpage was launched this fall and a QR Code is shared to all locations and job sites on how to access this page.

Here’s a recap of the volunteering opportunities our employees had this year!

– January: Care for Kids Radiothon in Fargo

– April: Earth Day Clean Up in all areas

– July: Roughrider Days Parade in Dickinson

– August: Backpack drive for United Way in Fargo

– October: Hope Blooms in Fargo

– December: Bell ringing in Fargo, Minot and Bismarck

We also had the pleasure of our employees using VTO this fall to volunteer during work hours that was not a Roers organized event. Check out there great examples of our marketing team and property management team using their VTO hours this fall.

– Ronald McDonald House: Baking goodies for families that are staying in the house while they are here for medical reasons.

– The Great North Pole: a local group that helps bring joy to families in need during the holiday season by packing and delivery daily essentials, food, and toys directly to their home.

2024 was a successful year for volunteering at Roers and we can’t wait to see what is in store for 2025!

If your organization has volunteer events/opportunities, we’d love to hear from you! Fill out our contact form here.

Roers Perks Program

Earlier this year, we reinvented what was previously known as Resident Loyalty Program to Roers Perks Program. In the past, this program helped connect our residents to local business’ by offering a special discount for living with Roers. We gave the program a fresh start by going back to the basics and working from the ground up. One of the most significant changes to the program was offering the program to not only our Fargo residents, but our employees too!

Behind The Scenes

Our marketing team spent time discussing and planning how we envisioned the new program would work. This included compiling a list of local businesses in the area to reach out to. A letter was sent out to each business introducing ourselves, what we are going to offer in the Perks Program and what is in it for the business. While we awaited responses, a member of our marketing team, Brenna, designed a new card look. Over a few weeks, we started to hear back from business in town excited to be a part of our program. Our goal was to have at least 10 businesses in our program before our soft launch date. We are happy to announce that we exceeded our goal and are currently partnering with 12 businesses!

Old card design

New card design

Perks Program Businesses

With community at our core, it was our mission to connect residents and employees with those who make the Fargo-Moorhead area feel like home. We are thrilled to become partners with a variety of businesses in the community.

The Collective Salon & Spa
Lashfull
Suite Shots
Herd & Horns
Mojo Fit Studios
Nutrition World

Pixeled Brewing Co.
Spicy Pie
Wild Terra
Solidcore
Three Dogs Bakery
Wildflower Lane Designs

Our Launch Timeline

At the beginning of May, we started our soft launch to a small group of residents in the area.

In mid-May, all Fargo employees received their perks cards and information.
In the beginning of June, all the residents at The Metropolitan were provided their perks cards. We launched it at The Metropolitan when the first phase of Phase 3 opened!
In the beginning of August, the remaining properties in Fargo were provided with their perks cards upon move in or delivered to their doors if they were a resident that renewed their lease.

Connecting Residents to the Businesses

A few weeks ago, our Roers Property Management Team and Marketing Property Specialist held an event at The View on University. This event featured Spicy Pie pizza for residents to enjoy and a game of bingo with each prize being a gift card to one of our perk’s members! This was a great way to re-introduce the program and explain how the program works to residents.

We want to thank all of our perk’s businesses for partnering with us! If you’re a business owner and would like to receive more information about the perks program, please fill out our form here and a member of our marketing team will contact you.

Our next steps of this program is to increase the number of partnering businesses and to expand to our other locations in North Dakota. Check out our perks program page here for more information and what discounts are offered at each business.

Community Employee Benefits Residential Roers Perks Program

2024 Turnover Recap!

The busiest time of the year for our property management residential team has wrapped up for 2024. Turnover is the time of the year where our properties move out and move in over 100 units from their apartment/townhome/single family home.

Our team handled move ins and move outs between six properties in town, with five being in North Fargo and one property in South Fargo. From maintenance to marketing to leasing agents and vendors, everyone put in all their time and dedication to making this process as easy as possible.

The process takes a team effort to ensure everyone keeps on schedule with their part of the process. From the moment a tenant moves out, there is a short time frame to have maintenance, painters, carpet cleaners, cleaning crews and spot checks completed before the new tenants move in. This year we changed the process slightly to spread out the move outs and move ins so it was not such a strenuous process over a one week period for the leasing team and vendors. The Roers team was able to move tenants into 110 units between July 31 and August 15.

Turnover season starts for the residential team around July 20th to August 15th. During this time, we worked through over 100 move outs, working with our maintenance team and outside vendors in a timely manner. With the new turnover process, we were able to schedule move ins in three different increments. This year, we had a brand-new leasing and maintenance team, and we were able to all work together and accomplish this all as one team. We are very excited for our new residents and upcoming year!
Lindsey O'Driscoll - General Manager

Whether you are a student living in one of our North properties or are a new resident living in our south property, we look forward to getting to know you all through the next year. Thank you for making Roers your new home.

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Roers & NDSU Sweepstakes Winner Announced

We’re excited to announce that Sunil is the winner of the Roers 2024 Caption This Photo Contest!

Out of dozens of entries, Sunil won us over with the caption “You’ve Found Your Place” to the image on the right.

Sunil is the winner of the $200 prize. Our team had the pleasure of meeting with Sunil and learning more about his future plans!

Caption Contest Winner, Sunil.

Roers interview with Sunil.

How did you come up with the caption?

I was captivated by the imagery before me: the apartment
building with its welcoming message etched on the outer wall, and the majestic NDSU-dressed bison standing proudly nearby. They seemed to beckon, each in their own way, saying, ‘You’ve found your place.

What was your reaction when you found out you won?

When I found out I won, it was like a surge of
electricity coursing through me. To think that my words had struck a chord amidst the backdrop of such powerful symbols was both humbling and exhilarating.

What do you plan to do with your winnings?

With the winnings, I plan to delve deeper into my
creative pursuits, perhaps even visit the very scene that inspired my winning caption. It’s not just about the prize money; it’s about honoring the moment of inspiration and seizing the opportunities it brings.

Congratulations, Sunil! We’re grateful to have the chance to support students at a local community partnership.

Roers is proud to be the Official Off Campus Housing Sponsor for NDSU Athletics. We have been a trusted source for premiere rental properties in the area.

The proximity to NDSU’s campus can’t be beat. Many of our properties are so close, you can save on gas and walk to class!
We know everyone has busy, unique lives, especially in college. From pet-friendly properties to study rooms and workout centers, our properties are inclusive for a variety of lifestyles.
Feeling secure in your home is one of the most important things to consider. We take pride in the secure entrance systems and safety features of our apartments, so you can stay at ease.
We offer everything from studio apartments to townhomes, so you’re guaranteed to find something that’s the perfect size for you!

Our properties in the NDSU area include SGC Apartments, The View on University, Bison Arms Apartments, Wisent Townhomes, and R&T Townhomes.

Learn more about renting with Roers and schedule a tour today.

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Preparing Your Home For Winter

As quickly as the temperatures rise, it is already time to start dropping again. While everyone is excited for fall or winter, it is important to prepare your home for the cooler weather. If you are a season homeowner or a first time renter, it’s very important to take the right steps to prepare your home for the colder months. By preparing your home for the colder months, you will feel more confident, cozy, and warm inside your home. With the help of our Maintance Manager, Ben Dickson, we have complied a list of tips to help prepare your home.

If you live in a place with a wall AC, turn it off, unplug it, and put the cover on.
Dust off radiators.
Make sure your windows seal up to prevent letting in cold air. Keep the windows closed and locked during the winter.
If you have a ceiling fan, set the fan to circulate clockwise. This helps your apartment stay warm without turning up the temperature.
Test out your heat to ensure it is working properly. If it is not, put in a work order.
Swap out your summer bedding for winter bedding to keep you warm while you sleep.
If you are using a space heater, only two space heaters can run at a time in one unit. If more space heaters are running, this will cause a power outage.

Buy winter essentials before the first snowfall.
Keep a shovel inside in case the snow is blocking the doorways.
Bring out or purchase a shoe tray for your boots.
Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If they seem to be working incorrectly, put in a work order.
Do not turn off your heat if you are leaving for an extended period. Keep your heat set to 68 – 70 degrees to prevent pipes from freezing up and to maintain a warm unit.
If you have an outside area of your apartment or home, cover up your outdoor furniture or store it for the winter to prevent damage.
Keep furniture, curtains and blanket’s away from baseboard heaters as this will block your heat from keeping your apartment warm.

By taking these proactive steps, you’ll be on your own way to enjoining a cozy and invite home or apartment throughout the fall and winter months. Stay safe and warm in the upcoming months!

Helpful Link

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Turnover Tips

It’s that time of year again to move into a new place to call home! Moving can be hectic, overwhelming and stressful, regardless of the number of times you have moved.

Whether you are moving in the fall before school or in the middle of the winter, it is best to be as prepared as you can before moving day. As a company, Roers Property Management, handles a large of move in’s and move outs in a week which we call Turnover – some years around 400 move ins and move outs to coordinate within a week!! With the years of experience we have under our belts, we compiled a list of tips for you to have a smooth, successful move in and move out.

Move Out Tips:

Start packing up your belongings earlier, so that way you are not rushing to finish packing at the end.
Label each box with the room it is destined for.
Tape your moving boxes well.
Turn in your old unit keys, mail keys, parking pass, etc.
If you have any utilities under your name, make sure you stop the service.
Moving Hack: If you have a bunch of clothes on hangers, instead of taking them all, take a garbage bag and flip it upside down. Rip a hole in the top and pull hangers through the hole. Tie the bottom of the bag off to keep your clothes clean!
Stay hydrated
Wear comfortable shoes.
Clean your vents
Schedule carpet cleaning (if applicable) or let the staff know to have them schedule it for you.
Submit a change of address request to USPS
Double check all cupboards, drawers, dishwashers, oven drawer, and laundry to make sure nothing is left behind!

Move In Tips:

Bring a copy of your renter’s insurance to your check in. This must be submitted before receiving your keys.
Take a look at your new apartment layout so you have an idea of placement of furniture, TV hookups and other large furniture.
Have a first night bag that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, change of clothes, toilet paper, towels, dish soap, water, snacks.
Bring a cart to load heavy items or allow for less trips from the vehicle to the apartment unit
If you have a pet, be sure to have all the necessary documentation to the leasing staff
Complete your check in form and turn it into the leasing staff.

We hope you have a successful move out and move in. Thank you for choosing to rent with Roers!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media and tag us in your post! #lovewhereyoulive #rentwithroers

Helpful links to help ease your moving process!

USPS Change of Address Form

Appfolio Resident Login

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NDSU Partnership; Cash for College Sweepstakes Winner

Roers had the pleasure of partnering with North Dakota State University (NDSU) to host a sweepstakes, Win Cash for College. This sweepstakes was opened to all NDSU students. Out of the hundreds of entries, we are happy to announce the winner of the sweepstakes, Laney Hartel!

Roers Property Management General Manager, Lindsey, and Marketing Property Specialist, Jenna, had the pleasure of meeting Laney at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex (SHAC) and presenting her with a $500 check. We had the chance to get to know a little bit about Laney, what her school plans are, and what she plans on doing with the money!

Roers Marketing Specialist, Jenna, Win Cash for College Winner, Laney and Roers General Manager, Lindsey

Roers General Manager, Lindsey, and winner, Laney

Interview:

What major are you studying at NDSU?
I am studying nursing!

What do you plan on doing with the prize money?
I am planning on using it for rent or groceries.

What made you excited to participate in the contest?
I was excited to participate in a chance to help pay for college.

What was your reaction when you found out you won?
Honestly, I thought I was being scammed at first because I didn’t expect to win.

Once again, congratulations to Laney for winning the sweepstakes and thank you to all of those who have entered to win.

North Dakota State University Bison Sports Properties and Learfield/IMG College have named Roers as the Official Off Campus Housing Sponsor for North Dakota State University (NDSU) Athletics.

Roers has offered premier housing for NDSU students, staff, and faculty for more than 20 years. Not only does Roers manage residential properties, we designed and built many of them.

Choosing to rent with Roers has so many benefits, including the proximity to campus but also the lifestyle inclusions. Roers offers a variety of housing options from apartments, townhomes, multiplexes, and single-family homes.

Roers is a strong supporter of NDSU. Together our divisions including property management, construction, development, and real estate all have experience working with NDSU on various projects as well as numerous employees being NDSU alumni or active in committees on campus.

If you’d like to read up on another NDSU Campaign we hosted a in 2021, check that out here!

GO BISON!

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