Workflow: Sending Annual Mass Owner Renewal Email Notices in AppFolio
Step-by-Step Instructions to Email a Letter:
1. Access the Communication Tab:
- Log in to AppFolio.
- Navigate to the Communication section on the left-hand menu.
- Select Letters.
2. Locate the Renewal Email Template:
- Under Owner Letters, find the template titled:"Notice from Treaty Oak Properties Regarding Lease Renewals for [Year]".
- Click on the template to open it.
3. Group and Filter the Recipients:
- Set the grouping to Properties - All.
- Click Search to load all owners linked to active properties.
4. Remove Ineligible Recipients:
- Go through the list and manually remove owners who:
- Have already received the renewal email (i.e., March renewals).
- Have informed you of their intention to non-renew due to selling or other reasons.
- Ensure only eligible owners remain in the list.
5. Send the Email:
- Scroll down and click the Email button.
- Verify the email content, ensuring it:
- Is addressed correctly to owners.
- Includes the body of the email, not as an attachment.
- Do not CC yourself (to avoid overwhelming your inbox).
- Once confirmed, click Send.
Verify Completion:
- Confirm that the email has been sent to the selected recipients.
- Double-check any remaining owners to ensure they’ve received the appropriate notices.
Tips:
- Always remove owners who have explicitly told you they are selling or non-renewing.
- Double-check the email content for accuracy before sending.
- Keep the process organized by tracking which owners have received notifications
Step-by-Step Instructions to Edit Letter:
Access the Communication Tab:
- Log in to AppFolio.
- Navigate to the Communication section on the left-hand menu.
- Select Letters.
Edit the email template (if necessary):
- If you need to update the email template:
- Go to Letters in the Communication tab.
- Scroll down to the Owner section and locate the renewal notice template.
- Click Edit to modify the template.
- Ensure the company logo is included at the top of the email.
- Check that the email will be sent as part of the email body, not as an attachment.
- Update the template name and subject line if needed.
- Make necessary changes to the email content, then click Save and Close
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