We’re excited to announce that Wolfgang Croskey, CEO of Croskey Real Estate and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, will be taking the stage as a featured speaker at the 2025 NARPM Conference in Orlando, Florida, October 20 through 23.
This three-day event brings together more than 20 speakers and hundreds of property-management professionals for powerful sessions on leadership, operations, and technology that are shaping the future of the industry. ## Reimagining Property Management with AI As CEO of Croskey Real Estate, founder of Crane, and co-founder of the PM Systems Conference, Wolfgang Croskey has built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking voices in property management today.Armed with a Master’s Degree in Education and a passion for innovation, Wolfgang’s superpower lies in turning complex AI concepts into simple, actionable strategies that boost performance, improve communication, and make property-management teams more efficient and resilient. His daily use of AI across operations, from maintenance automation to communication workflows, has helped redefine how property managers think about time, value, and client service. ## Conference Session: Empower Your Business with AI At the NARPM Conference, Wolfgang will lead an engaging session designed to help property managers harness the power of artificial intelligence to optimize operations and elevate client experience.You’ll walk away with practical tools and real-world insights to:• Automate repetitive processes without losing the human touch• Use AI to streamline communication, compliance, and reporting• Reinvest saved time into higher-value client and team engagement• Position your business for long-term scalability and innovation📅 Tuesday, October 22 | 🕐 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM EST📍 NARPM Annual Convention & Expo, Orlando, Florida ## Why This Matters for Today’s Property Managers As technology reshapes every part of the real-estate ecosystem, integrating AI is no longer optional, it’s essential. Wolfgang’s work shows how adopting an innovation-first mindset can increase profitability, build stronger teams, and deliver exceptional service that landlords and tenants can truly feel.For property managers seeking a roadmap to modernization, this session is a must-attend. ## Meet Wolfgang in Orlando If you’ll be at the 2025 NARPM Conference, make sure to join Wolfgang’s session and connect with him in person. His leadership experience, from the boardroom to the community, continues to inspire professionals nationwide.Interested in a smarter, more intentional property-management experience?We’re now reviewing applications for our Spring Intake Window, running March 15 – 31, 2026. ### Interested in an intentional property management experience? We accept a limited number of new clients twice a year to ensure every portfolio gets the attention it deserves.Join the waitlist Today>>
What NARPM Standards Mean for East Bay Rental Owners
The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) sets the professional bar for property managers across the country. When your property manager attends NARPM conferences and participates in its professional development programs, that investment shows up in how your rental is managed day to day.
Here is what NARPM-aligned property management looks like in practice for owners in Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, and Oakley:
Consistent tenant screening. NARPM best practices require written, objective screening criteria applied the same way to every applicant. That protects you from Fair Housing liability and improves the quality of residents placed in your property.
Documented maintenance workflows. Professional property managers follow structured processes for receiving, dispatching, and closing maintenance requests. Every work order is logged, every vendor is vetted, and every repair is documented with before-and-after records.
Owner reporting you can actually read. NARPM-trained managers produce monthly owner statements that break down income, expenses, and reserves clearly. No more trying to decode a spreadsheet at tax time.
California compliance built in. East Contra Costa landlords face a layered regulatory environment: AB-1482 rent caps, AB 2347 eviction timelines, SB 610 emergency duties, and local ordinances. A property manager who stays current through professional education catches these changes before they become violations.
What to ask when interviewing a property manager in Pittsburg or Antioch: Are they a NARPM member? Do they attend annual conferences? How many continuing education hours did they complete in the past 12 months? The answers reveal whether they are actively improving or coasting on stale knowledge.
Croskey Real Estate has been serving East Contra Costa County for over two decades. Wolfgang Croskey's participation in national property management conferences is part of how we stay at the leading edge of the profession - so the systems we bring to your rental reflect the current best practices in the industry, not the ones from 2015.
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