Keep Apartment Residents Happy: What to Consider When Purchasing a Community Mailbox

As a property manager, you want to keep current residents happy and attract qualified potential residents who need to rent a place to live. This is why it’s extremely important that you present current and potential renters with a clean, organized and friendly neighborhood.

Although most residents don’t take into account the type of mailbox their community will include, you should take the time to invest in the options available to find one that suits the complex and is convenient for residents. To help you in the selection process, Mailbox Emporium provided the below tips:

Size Matters
Size matters in regards to where the mailbox unit will be placed and the number of individual mailboxes needed. You have a number of community mailbox units to choose from, all of which differ in size. You should measure out how much space you have available to pick a unit that will fit comfortably in the designated area. Because mailbox units allow up to a certain number of mailboxes to be grouped together on a single post, you should know in advance how many mailboxes you will need.

Also, measure out the space in a mailbox and ensure that it provides a good amount of space for letters and other mail to fit.

Select a Style
While it may just be a mailbox, you still want to pick a style that is appealing. You can select a decorative mailbox that gives an extra touch or go with a more casual mailbox. Either way, you want a mailbox with a nice style that residents will appreciate. Also, make sure the mailbox is durable and sturdy. Two popular and durable style options are aluminum and stainless steel.

Outdoor or Indoor?
This usually heavily depends on the size of the apartment complex. If it’s a small apartment complex in which the mailman only has to go into one place to deliver mail, an indoor mailbox unit is suitable. Indoor mailboxes also keep residents from having to go out in the rain and in other harsh weather conditions to get their mail. Outdoor mailboxes units are ideal for larger neighborhoods that require a decent number of mailbox units. They are usually placed at the entrance of the complex so residents can easily retrieve mail.

Select a Complementary Color
This is probably the most fun aspect of mailbox selection. You should pick a color that complements the colors of the apartments. Common mailbox colors include sandstone, bronze, black, green, white, black, and gray. 

Cost
All of the above factors will impact the cost of the mailbox unit, especially the size of the mailbox unit. We sell a variety of community mailboxes of different sizes, styles and color as well as indoor and outdoor mailboxes to suit your needs and at an affordable price. Shop our selection online today or contact us to learn more.