From Stress to Success: Flexible Solutions for an Easier Turn Season
Turn season: a phrase that sends a ripple of urgency through every property manager in the student housing industry. It’s the brief yet often-chaotic window between move-out and move-in when rooms need to be cleaned, repaired, and refurnished in record time.
For many, this period can feel like a race against the clock. And if installations don’t go smoothly, that race can become a nightmare. At Smarter Furnishings, we understand the challenges of a busy turn season, and we’re here to help you overcome them with ease.
Common Turn Season Challenges & Solutions
Let’s face it: even the most prepared teams can run into roadblocks during turn season. Some of the most common challenges student living teams face during this time include:
1. Delivery Delays
When trucks arrive late, everything grinds to a halt. A missed delivery window can throw your entire schedule off track, creating a domino effect where cleaning, room inspections, and other prep work get delayed. Even worse, if deliveries don’t show up during scheduled dock access times, you could lose your place in line, resulting in costly downtime for your team and frustrated property owners.
The Solution: On-time delivery from a proven partner you can count on. With carefully planned logistics and reliable scheduling, our team ensures you always receive what you need, when you need it. As a bonus, our Turn Portal makes ordering seamless; once your order is placed, we handle the rest, keeping you updated every step of the way! No unexpected delays, no uncertainty — just dependable service backed by an established supply chain and dedicated team members who are no strangers to turn season.
2. Complicated Assembly
Time is money, and furniture that takes hours to assemble wastes both. Complex furniture assembly not only slows down your team’s efficiency but also increases the risk of improper installations, which can lead to early wear and tear or even safety hazards.
The Solution: When every room needs to be ready in a matter of days, you can’t afford slow or complicated setups. That’s why Smarter Furnishings offers flexible options to match your specific needs. While many turn orders ship as knockdown (KD) furniture to reduce costs, our expert installation team is here to help with quick and efficient setups.
Upon request, pre-assembled furniture is available, making installation even easier. Whether you use our team, third-party installers, or handle it in-house, we’ll be here to help save you time and reduce errors during the turn season process.
3. Unreliable Vendors
Trusting the wrong vendor can result in missing parts, damaged furniture, or inconsistent quality. Imagine unpacking dozens of beds only to find that half are scratched or missing hardware. These issues can cause student housing property managers to scramble for last-minute replacements and repairs, draining time, budget, and resources during an already high-pressure period.
The Solution: Durable, student-ready designs that arrive as expected and are built to last, so you don’t have to deal with repairs or replacements mid-semester. Designed specifically to meet the demands of student living, our furniture undergoes rigorous quality checks during multiple stages in the manufacturing process, ensuring every piece arrives in excellent condition and preventing unexpected installation issues from arising. To us, that’s what a Smarter turn season partnership is all about.
4. Tight Timelines
Even with a solid plan in place, the pressure of completing installations before students arrive can be overwhelming. With only a few weeks (sometimes days) between move-outs and move-ins, your furniture partner needs to work quickly and efficiently. A single setback can put everyone involved behind schedule, leaving no room for error if an unforeseen challenge occurs…
The Solution: Partner with an experienced install team that views your success as their own. At Smarter Furnishings, our installation services are handled by trained professionals who understand the importance of efficient, precise furniture set up. With decades of successful, on-time installations across the country, we know how to manage tight timelines and unforeseen challenges, so your team can focus on other critical tasks and can rest easier during turn.
Stress-Free Turns Start with Smarter Furnishings
Turn season doesn’t have to be a headache. By addressing these common challenges head-on, our team helps make turn less stressful and more successful for student housing properties.
When you’re ready, let’s meet to create a personalized plan for elevating and replacing your student housing furniture, ensuring you have the products your students need on time and within budget. Explore our Turn Service Solutions today or give us a call at (205) 621-2502 to book a consultation, and let’s make this turn season your smoothest one yet!