ORA®: The Metric That Turns Reputation Into Performance

The multifamily industry’s trusted standard for measuring how your communities perform — based on real renter feedback. 

Want deeper insights? Explore ORA Monitoring →

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    A Complete View of Resident Experience
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    Property & Portfolio-Level Insights
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    Used by Operators — Trusted by Renters

 

  •  
    A Complete View of Resident Experience
  •  
    Property & Portfolio-Level Insights
  •  
    Used by Operators — Trusted by Renters

What Makes ORA Different?

What is ORA®?
The Online Reputation Assessment (ORA®) score is the multifamily industry’s standardized metric for measuring how apartment communities are perceived online — based on ratings and review content.

But ORA goes beyond measurement. It connects reputation to operational performance, industry recognition, and renter decision-making.

The Industry Standard for Reputation

Every apartment community with review data has an ORA score, providing a consistent, unbiased way to measure and compare reputation performance across properties and portfolios.

 

From Reviews to Operational Insight

ORA evaluates feedback across 22 operational areas, revealing how maintenance, communication, cleanliness, and service delivery impact resident perception and performance.

 

Benchmark and Improve Performance

Compare properties and portfolios against competitors and national averages to identify top performers and prioritize improvements that move the needle.

Your Reputation is Public

ORA is used by renters to evaluate communities before they lease, making your score a visible part of the decision-making process.

From Score to Strategy

ORA is where clarity begins — not where the work ends.

Understanding your score is the first step. Improving it requires identifying the operational drivers behind resident feedback and focusing on what matters most.

That’s where ORA Monitoring and J Turner’s consulting approach come in.

 

Identify the operational areas impacting your score most

 

Benchmark performance against competitors and national data

 

Prioritize actions that drive measurable improvement

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 A KPI That Ties to Asset Performance

ORA is more than a reputation score — it’s a measurable indicator linked to asset performance, helping operators connect resident experience to financial outcomes.

Research from RealPage shows that each 1-point increase in ORA is associated with a 9.3 basis point premium in market returns. 

Hear from Rich Hughes about the study and how they rely on ORA because of its predictability of performance.

 

Want to Know What’s Behind Your ORA Score?

ORA shows how you’re performing. Our ORA Monitoring and analytics tools show you why — and where to focus to improve.

ORA® Defines Industry Leadership

ORA is the foundation behind J Turner Research’s Power Rankings, recognizing the top-performing communities and management companies nationwide.

These rankings highlight operators who consistently deliver strong resident experiences — not just strong marketing.

See How Top Performers Improve Their ORA →

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ORA® Is Now a Renter Decision Tool!

With the ORA App, renters can evaluate apartment communities based on real renter feedback from multiple review platforms.

Your reputation is no longer behind the scenes — it’s shaping decisions before your team ever interacts with a prospect.

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Need To Know More About ORA®?

Common Questions

There are many reputation scores in the market. Our FAQ explains how ORA is calculated, what influences your score, and why it has become the multifamily industry’s standard.

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Don’t Just Track Your ORA — Improve It

 ORA shows where you stand. Our tools and consultants help you understand what’s driving your score and how to improve it.