Ep 42: One Month Free Rent Isn't a Marketing Strategy

One month free is not a marketing strategy—and in today's competitive multifamily market, generic concessions are no longer enough to stand out. In this episode of The Multifamily Marketers Podcast, hosts Josh Grillo and Caroline Mills break down how apartment communities should think about specials, concessions, and promotional offers strategically instead of simply throwing discounts at occupancy problems. From Disney fireworks packages and surf lessons to waived fees and move-in perks, this episode explores how creative, experience-driven concessions can outperform traditional "one month free" offers while protecting revenue and improving leasing velocity. You'll learn: Why concessions should solve a specific leasing problem—not become the strategy When specials actually make sense: lease-ups, competition, renovations, and seasonality Why throwing more discounts at operational problems rarely works The difference between generic concessions and high perceived-value offers Creative concession ideas that stand out beyond "one month free" Why consistency across websites, ads, ILSs, and onsite teams matters How to measure whether a concession is actually improving leasing performance To suggest a topic, get in touch! For more multifamily marketing help, connect with us at Resident360. Drop Us a Review If You Enjoyed the Episode!