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Barrie Nichols – Campus Apartments

“IRIO is the perfect advertising medium to take your marketing to the next level. In 2009, Campus Apartments generated nearly 1,900 unique leads from text messaging.  Reporting and follow up are key in tracking your leads and ad campaigns.  IRIO offers a comprehensive strategy and the support to integrate into existing campaigns to improve performance.” ~ Barrie Nichols - Vice President of Marketing, Campus Apartments

Pam West – The Dinerstein Companies

“IRIO Mobile has proven to be a terrific source of leads for Sterling Collwood, as it allows prospective residents to connect instantly with our community.  By communicating through texting, we are able to capture the attention of future residents in real time and dialogue with them through a medium they love to use—texting.  We have received over 25 leads in 2 months, and we look forward to the continued success of this program.” ~ Pam West - Regional Supervisor, The Dinerstein Companies

Miguel Garcia – Campus Living Villages

“On Jan 11, 2010 I sent out a mass text message campaign to my residents to remind them about Friday Jan 15,2010 is the last day to renew at their current rate. By Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 at end of the day we had 14 leases because of the IRIO text messaging communication tool. Thanks for all your help!” ~ Miguel Garcia - Marketing and Leasing Coordinator, Colony Club & High Point Apartments

Celina Toscano – Hill Country Place Properties

“(IRIO) has made our renewal process much easier.  Yesterday we sent out a text and within minutes we had people coming in our door to renew.  We had a total of 7 renewals yesterday, due to the text message reminder.  Thanks again for the training and we love the product.” ~ Celina Toscano - Property Manager, Hill Country Place Properties

Amy Gutzwiller – Campus Apartments

“All 3 Tucson sites have been using IRIO’s Text-2-Community as a means to collect rent this month.  It has been working out wonderfully.   We sent a text that rent was due and were able to collect many payments before they became late.  You can choose to send the message to specific residents so we were not blasting the whole property.  Residents even had their checks ready when we went knocking at their doors after we sent the message.  We love IRIO!” ~ Amy Gutzwiller, Area Director, Campus Apartments

Joe Goodwin – Asset Campus Housing

“Asset Campus Housing has been working with IRIO since 2009 and they have revolutionized the way we are communicating with residents and prospects. Students prefer text messaging and we are getting great feedback since our initial implementation of the program. It is cost effective and IRIO has been one of the most effective marketing vehicles we have at Asset Campus Housing.” ~ Joe Goodwin - Director of Marketing, Asset Campus Housing
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Darnell Lowe – Bosque Crossing Student Apartments

“Monday we sent a renewal IRIO message to our current residents. Yesterday we received 1 new renewal and 3 calls. We also sent out an IRIO message out to remind residents that today is hotdog and nacho day. We had a great turn out (best ever)! I had to send out for more dogs! This is a great TOOL! Thank You!” ~ Darnell Lowe - General Manager, Bosque Crossing Student Apartments

Shannon Sorrells – SC Bodner

“Mountain Ranch began utilizing IRIO's services in August 2009, and the results have been great. We had nearly 100 leads in the first 4 months, which helped us achieve our goals as a lease up. As a new community in Fayetteville, Arkansas, it was important that we let prospects know that the property was open and leasing and also tell them about what sets Mountain Ranch apart from other properties. We now maintain 10 or more leads a month, as IRIO continues to deliver strong leads to Mountain Ranch’s leasing team.” ~ Shannon Sorrells - Director of Marketing, SC Bodner

Donald Nason – Riverstone Residential

“IRIO has been an excellent source of leads for Alexan 360, a community which began leasing in 2009. As a lease up property, creating awareness of our community is paramount. IRIO’s Text-4-Info service allows us to share key details of our property—amenities, specials, and pricing—with prospects in real time. This has resulted in at least 35 leads each month (and some months many times that!) which we can then reach on their cell to discuss life at Alexan 360.” ~ Donald Nason - Senior Property Manager, Riverstone Residential

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