{"id":36337,"date":"2024-10-10T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T09:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/?p=36337"},"modified":"2025-04-04T18:29:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T18:29:58","slug":"deck-the-halls-and-check-your-list-property-managers-2024-guide-to-preparing-for-the-holiday-shipping-rush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/blog\/deck-the-halls-and-check-your-list-property-managers-2024-guide-to-preparing-for-the-holiday-shipping-rush\/","title":{"rendered":"Deck the Halls and Check Your List: Property Managers’ 2024 Guide to Preparing for the Holiday Shipping Rush"},"content":{"rendered":"

As residents deck their halls with care,\u00a0 a<\/em>nd order gifts from everywhere,<\/em><\/p>\n

Property managers lend an ear: y<\/em>our parcel prep guide is finally here!<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s that time again: family gatherings, festive buffets, and holiday shopping. Which means the onslaught of packages is about to shift into high gear in the fourth quarter. As your residents enter holiday shopping mode, we have your handy holiday checklist for managing the parcel rush.<\/p>\n

4 Festive Ways to Safely Sail Through the Holiday Season<\/h2>\n

Communication is vital in keeping your residents safe, whether through social media, community notices, or reminder emails. Here are a few things you should look to communicate to your residents ahead of the holiday rush:<\/p>\n

1. Deck the Halls with Vacation Wisdom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Residents may dash away for a winter wonderland, but they shouldn’t advertise it via social media. Nor should they allow newspapers to pile up like snow drifts, signifying that they are out of town. Instead, residents should ask a neighbor to keep an eye on their homes.\u00a0 Deploying technology is also a valid step. Apps that turn on lights act as little elves tricking folks into thinking residents are still safely snuggled in their homes.<\/p>\n

2. Proclaim the Guest Policies<\/h3>\n

Kindly remind your residents of safety rules as guests come from near and far to celebrate various festivities. Security should be at the top of everyone\u2019s to-do list. Keycodes, keys, and access codes should not be shared with visitors. Parking rules must also be observed.<\/p>\n

3. Tune Up the Sleigh and Everything Else<\/h3>\n

Before Jack Frost starts nipping, enlist your maintenance \u201celves\u201d to inspect chimneys, smoke alarms, snow blowers, and other wintry wonders. Don’t forget to check water heaters and pressure valves.<\/p>\n

4. Make Your List and Check It Twice for Common Areas<\/h3>\n

Communal spaces need a holiday once-over too. Look for tangled cords, signs of water, and mold that could dampen even the jolliest spirits. And while we welcome Rudolph, look for any less than desirable furry visitors seeking shelter from the cold.<\/p>\n

Santa\u2019s Guide to Protecting Resident Packages this Holiday Season<\/h2>\n

Ho Ho Ho! With holiday shopping forecast to jump 8.4% this year over last year, US online sales are projected to hit a record $240.8 billion.1<\/sup> Now is the time to start planning for all of residents\u2019 special holiday deliveries with these action steps:<\/p>\n