GRAND VISTA

CASE STUDY

OVERVIEW

Grand Vista achieved exceptional rent growth, rapid absorption, and a category-leading reputation despite entering a challenging market defined by deep concessions and high competition. This report outlines the strategies, performance metrics, and data-backed marketing programs that accelerated growth and positioned the community as a top performer. 

THE MISSION

Build the reputation and performance of a legacy asset, lease-up. 

Strengthen pricing power and close the rent gap with newer competitors. 

Execute a disciplined, data-driven marketing framework. 

Achieve the primary absorption goal: 60% leased by the end of December 

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

53%+  leased by November (From June to November 2025—6 months), with projected over 60% by end of December. 


$1,930 average 1BR rent — outperforming the competitive set average of $1,866. 


• 1BR rent efficiency reached $2.69 per ft² vs. the market average of $2.65 per ft². 


2BR & 3BR pricing remained competitive even against newer waterfront properties. 


• Average leasing velocity of 1.3 leases per week, matching absorption rates of stabilized Class A communities. 


• Maintained concession discipline at 4.5–6.5% while competitors offered 6–8 weeks free plus bonuses. 

• Lead volume surged following expansion into partnerships with the largest employer of Vancouver, WA, Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center & continuing partnerships with the top 10 largest employers and universities in the area (preferred employers). 

4.9 Google rating with 95% of ratings are at 5 stars (21/22 reviews)— the highest reputation score in the submarket

MARKETING STRATEGY & EXECUTION

Grand Vista deployed a multilayered, data-forward marketing program built around precision targeting, high-impact creative, and real-time optimization, unique to only Olive Tree Property Management. Every channel was monitored for ROI, dedicated to partner calibration and performance refinement. 


PMT+ Precision Mobile Targeting to reach prospects within ultra-specific geographic radiuses. 


Geofencing around competitors, major employers, and university hubs. 


Retargeting Display to re-engage high-intent website visitors. 


Paid Search to secure top Google visibility for key intent-based search terms. 


SEO & Organic Demand Generation to strengthen long-term brand traffic. 


Data-Driven Display to reach high-quality prospects using behavioral and contextual data. 


Meta social marketing: optimized story sequences, posts, and on-brand creative. 


Instagram visual identity built around warm, bright, community-forward storytelling. 

• University channel expansion to diversify top-of-funnel lead sources.

COMMUNITY & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

• Seasonal and lifestyle events: Halloween, Open Houses, Bingo Nights.

• Community Service

• Giraffe Club launch - fully enrolled within two weeks.

• Rock scavenger hunts and hands-on resident experiences.

• Resident-first, community-building programming supporting retention and reputation.


Pups of Grand Vista Pet Initiative & Pet-centered Marketing Content.

HIGHEST REVIEWS IN THE MARKET

  • 21/22 5-star reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Katelyn Rose

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We fell in love! The location is beautiful, you get the vibe of living downtown without the chaos that comes with it.

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Abby Graham

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The combination of an incredible team and a gorgeous property makes it one of the best apartment communities around!

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Ann Herrell

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Grand Vista feels like "home," not like an apartment complex you might live in for a year, then move on

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Katelyn Rose

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


We fell in love! The location is beautiful, you get the vibe of living downtown without the chaos that comes with it.

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Abby Graham

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


The combination of an incredible team and a gorgeous property makes it one of the best apartment communities around!

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COMMUNITY