Meredith Murray covers the systems and strategies shaping today’s multifamily and commercial properties. Meredith’s articles provide practical insights for real estate professionals seeking to improve security, streamline day-to-day operations, and create more seamless experiences for residents, staff, and guests.
Key takeaways: One intercom can potentially control two gates only if it has independent outputs, compatible gate inputs or locks, and a supported way to select the right command. A secondary entrance used only by residents or staff may need a reader or keypad instead... Read More
Key takeaways: Walk In IQ combines self-guided tours, mobile access, turnover automation, and energy management in modules priced per unit per month and billed annually, but it publishes no rate card. The platform can often reuse existing access hardware, but keyless... Read More
Key takeaways: Gate Sentry supports guard-assisted visitor processing at staffed entrances, while Sentry Solo provides mobile and QR-based access for unmanned gates, doors, elevators, and amenities. Gate Sentry does not publish standard pricing; a third-party... Read More
Key takeaways: SpiderDoor is a self-storage access-control and tenant-engagement layer that works with compatible facility-management software instead of replacing it. Third-party listings put the standard app at $1,499 upfront and the branded app at $13,999 upfront,... Read More
Key takeaways: High-turnover properties need an intercom that makes resident changes fast, controlled, and easy to audit, not just a panel with a long feature list. Cloud-managed IP or video intercoms are often the strongest fit for frequent move-ins and move-outs, as... Read More
