Apartment Industry Recognizes GFI Management Services For Superior Service and Commitment

MARIETTA, Ga. - April 23, 2014 - PRLog -- MARIETTA, Ga. (April 22, 2014) — GFI Management Services, Inc., a leading manager of multifamily properties throughout the U.S., today announced that it has been recognized with a significant number of prestigious real estate industry awards.

At this year’s Apartment Association of Kansas City (http://www.aakc.us/) (AAKC) awards banquet, held in February at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kan., GFI Management received 11 coveted Crystal Merit Awards, including Best Overall Property for their Carrington Park Apartments and two corporate awards – Best Management Executive for Melissa D. White, national director of marketing & training at GFI Management Services, and Best Multi-Site Supervisor for Nia Walters, regional manager of GFI Management Services.

Founded in 1996, the Crystal Merit Awards are designed to honor excellence in the Kansas City apartment industry. GFI Management was a top winner this year, taking home 13 percent of the total awards bestowed during the event, which was attended by more than 600 professionals from more than 50 management companies.

“GFI Management is honored to be recognized by a prestigious organization such as the AAKC,” said Nia Walters. “The awards are a tribute to our staff, which has worked extremely hard over the past year to meet the needs of our many residents. We’d like to express our deepest gratitude to the AAKC for taking the time to honor those who excel in the field of property management.”

Additionally, GFI Management was recently awarded Superior Company Score Awards for Resident Satisfaction from Satisfacts (http://www.satisfacts.com/AboutUs/tabid/56/Default.aspx), a respected resident satisfaction, resident retention and reputation management solutions company.  Satisfacts recognized seven different properties in the GFI Management portfolio: Villas at Sugarloaf, Villas at Newnan Crossing, Villas at Kennesaw, Villas at Carrington Square, Providence Place, Carrington Place at Shoal Creek and Carrington Park.

“As reflected in these awards, we are committed to providing superior service to our residents, and we often go above and beyond,” said Melissa D. White. “We will continue to only provide the highest level of service, and we look forward to continuing to secure our position as a highly regarded owner/manager of multifamily properties.”

For more information on GFI Management Services, Inc., visit www.gficap.com.

About GFI Management Services, Inc.

An affiliate of GFI Capital Resources, Inc., GFI Management Services, Inc. is a highly regarded owner and manager of multifamily properties throughout the U.S. From initial planning to renovations, sales and leasing, GFI Management brings an owner’s mentality to its property services business, focusing on maximizing values and reducing operating expenses. Currently, the GFI Management portfolio is comprised of 33 properties and consists of 8,800 residential apartment units.

GFI Capital Resources, Inc.’s third-party management division, Strategic Management Partners (SMP), manages an additional 7,000 multifamily units on behalf of owners, lenders and special servicers. SMP is especially adept at serving distressed and foreclosed properties, offering clients a diverse range of property management and turnaround services including third-party partnerships, receiverships, lease-up, asset management, renovation and due diligence.

About GFI Capital Resources Group, Inc.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in New York City, GFI Capital Resources Group, Inc. is a leading, diversified provider of comprehensive real estate and insurance services to clients throughout the U.S. Through an integrated platform of affiliates specializing in mortgage banking, commercial real estate sales and finance, property management, insurance and development, along with its hotel affiliate, GB Lodging, GFI is powered by strong relationships with major financial institutions, investors, and buyers and sellers of real estate.

GFI has built its reputation on a steadfast commitment to maintaining the highest level of professionalism in every aspect of its business. The company’s service-oriented culture, extensive network and deep knowledge of local markets strongly position GFI to deliver unparalleled value and results. For more information, visit gficap.com.