EP41 Choosing property management software: A conversation with Michelle Rigg.

About this episode

Peter Fletcher interviews Michelle Rigg about the complexities and challenges of property management software.

In this episode of WA Property Q&A, I sat down with Michelle Rigg, General Manager of Rentwest Property Solutions, to discuss the complexities of property management software. We covered Rentwest's journey from using VaultRE, Colmeo, to PropertyMe, and the challenges faced along the way. Michelle shares valuable insights into the decision-making process, implementation hurdles, and the importance of automation in property management systems. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of property management in Western Australia and the future of property management software. 00:00 Introduction to WA Property Q&A 00:47 Meet Michelle Rigg from Rentwest Solutions 02:37 Discussing Software Choices for Property Management 03:58 Experience with Volt RE 09:31 Transition to Colmeo 11:57 Challenges with Colmeo 19:54 Future of Property Management Software 22:58 The Decision to Change Programs 23:26 Team Involvement and Considerations 24:25 Choosing Property Me Over Property Tree 27:50 Transition Challenges and Manual Processes 34:14 Reflections and Future Goals 42:45 Conclusion and Contact Information Visit our website: https://rezzi.com.au/ Subscribe on these channels: Apple Podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Fletcher

Guest: Michelle Rigg

Topics covered

• property management software
• automation
• decision-making process
• software transition
• property management challenges

Keywords

• property management
• software choices
• automation
• Rentwest
• Colmeo
• PropertyMe
• Western Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rentwest Property Solutions

Products: VaultRE, Colmeo, PropertyMe, Property Tree

Places: Western Australia

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