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Turns & Move-In

Student housing turns over almost every bed in the same short window between move-out and move-in. This chapter gathers what operators need to plan the turn, line up vendors early and run a move-in weekend that residents and parents remember for the right reasons.

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  • The August turn

    Getting every unit from move-out to move-in ready in a few weeks.

    12 categories · 720 suppliers

  • Move-in and move-out

    Handling hundreds of arrivals and departures in the same few days.

    9 categories · 408 suppliers

Buyer's guides

Plain-language guides for each kind of supplier: why it matters in student housing, what to look for, how pricing is structured and the questions to ask.

Supplier categories in this chapter

Staffing and Recruiting (73)Inspections and Maintenance Software (41)Turn and Make-Ready Services (229)Painting Contractors (146)Flooring and Carpet (73)Cabinets, Countertops and Bath Refinishing (57)Pest Control (73)Locksmith and Key Control (30)Janitorial and Cleaning (88)Waste and Valet Trash (90)Furniture, Interior Design and Staging (72)Moving and Storage (20)Mail and Package Management (27)Appliance Sales and Repair (26)Construction Materials and Supplies (14)

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