1,841 - Back to the Office: Will Multifamily Follow the Trend?

Amazon’s big move back to the office—will multifamily follow suit? Let’s explore the implications for our industry. In today’s episode of Multifamily Collective, we discuss the ongoing debate about returning to the office. With Amazon announcing a full five-day office return starting January 2nd, the question looms—how will multifamily organizations respond? While remote work and hybrid models have thrived post-COVID, the collaborative energy and spontaneous innovation of in-person work are hard to deny. I reflect on the multifamily world, where remote work has long been part of regional managers’ roles. Will property management firms return their teams full-time, stick with hybrid models, or stay remote? The benefits of in-person work—collaborative thinking, cross-departmental engagement, and those invaluable "water cooler" moments—are clear, but the push for flexibility remains strong. What’s your take? Will your teams be back in the office, or will multifamily continue to lead the charge in remote work flexibility? Join the conversation! Please share your thoughts in the comments below, and remember to like and subscribe for more insights on the future of work in multifamily.